3 House -Person jobs available:

DAILY HOUSEMAN / CHAUFFEUR
Kensington, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, good knowledge of London, all-rounder, team player

We are looking for a houseman who is a confident and experienced driver for an UHNW client in Kensington. A complete all-rounder who possesses a high level of handyman skills as well as top knowledge of London, from high end boutiques to restaurants to running errands. A true team player, willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

Duties:

• General assistance to the household team
• Shopping and errand running
• To identify and report maintenance and repair issues
• Complete DIY tasks across the household
• Liaise with contractors, security, gardeners etc.
• Driving the principals
• Dog walking/pet care

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate possesses a high level of handyman skills
• Excellent knowledge of London including boutiques, high end restaurants and roads
• Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Resourceful, able to use initiative, with a positive can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Professional, trustworthy, and discreet is of high importance
• Full UK Driving License

Full time position working 5 days a week, 10 hours a day, with flexibility to work weekends. Negotiable salary based on experience, circa £45,000-£50,000. Immediate start. (HU3966)

DAILY HOUSEPERSON / DRIVER
Kensington, London

Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, experience driving in London, all-rounder, team player

We are looking for a flexible housekeeper who is a confident driver for a part time residence home of our UHNW client in Kensington. A complete all-rounder who possesses a high level of housekeeping skills, to include cleaning and ironing. Basic DIY skills a big plus but not essential. A true team player, willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

The working week will be Monday to Friday 8-4pm with occasional weekends when the principals are in residence. Occasional evening working if the principals have a dinner party, but all planned well in advance and any additional hours can be taken back when the principals are away.

Duties:

• General assistance to the household team
• Shopping and errand running
• To identify and report maintenance and repair issues
• Assistance with cleaning, ironing and making beds
• Packing and unpacking suitcases
• Driving to the principal’s country house for deliveries and collections
• Ideally assist with preparation of occasional breakfast, light lunch /snacks
• Service of beverages when required.

Requirements:

• Confident driver – Automatic car.
• Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to use WhatsApp
• Professional, trustworthy, and discreet is of high importance
• Full UK Driving License

Full time position working 5 days a week with flexibility to work very occasional weekend. Negotiable salary based on experience. Immediate start. (HU3989)

HAMPSHIRE
RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
DRIVER-HOUSEKEEPER-HOUSEMAN –STEWARD (average 48-50 hrs per week).
Monday 8.00-16.30
Tuesday 8.00-16.30
Friday 10.30 – 21.30
Saturday 13:00- 22:30
Sunday 13:00- 21:00
Experienced, full-time, live in domestic team of 2, required to partner with the existing long term domestic couple and work with other household team members including a House Manager, Chef, Nanny and 4 gardeners. The family consists of 2 principals, and they have 4 school aged children and a small dog. The property is used for weekends, holidays and during the Christmas period. You should be child and dog friendly

Between the 2 of you, the following responsibilities would be shared:
Heavy housekeeping such as changing lightbulbs, changing plugs and cleaning external windows.
Cleaning outside areas/furniture
Household maintenance/handy person duties.
Serving the family both informal and formal dinners on occasion.
Driving the principals when required.
Cleaning and assisting with a large special collection of cars (Vintage and supercars)
Assisting the house manager with overseeing the contractors.
Daily housekeeping to include cleaning, washing, laundry and ironing to a high standard. Wardrobe management.
Maintaining inventories and stock levels for housekeeping supplies.
Assisting the chef washing up, preparing light snacks, beverages, juices and smoothies.
Ad hoc tasks and errands as required.

Willing to learn and be trained. This is a position for 2 people that will work well in a small team, and who both take pride in their work. You will both be hardworking, like to produce results, be hands on with a good eye for detail, diligent and reliable. Able to follow instructions and use your initiative.

A good level of both written and spoken English is essential, one of you must be a very confident driver and ideally one of you should be tech savvy too. DBS checks will be required.

Accommodation: Newly refurbished separate 1 bedroom split level accommodation away from the main house.
Salary: TOP END - Days off Wednesday & Thursday. Driver with own car essential, sorry no pets or dependents. Fluent English written and spoken and basic IT Skills required. Uniformed position – chino’s and polo shirt. (HU3371)