Recommended role for Domestic Couple in DerbyshireLocation: Derbyshire, DE13Contract: PermanentSalary: £60k – £65k gross per annumHours:Housekeeper: 20 hrs/week, 9am–2pm (flexible)Gardener/Handyman: 40 hrs/week, 8am–4pm (summer & winter)Days: Monday to FridayStart Date: Interviewing now to start when ideal couple foundAccommodation: Two-bedroom cottage with courtyard garden. Pets and dependants welcome.Driver: At least one to be a confident driver (car provided on and off duty).Role OverviewA professional, experienced couple is sought to manage and maintain a modern 4-bedroom country home and its grounds in Derbyshire for appreciative principal in part time residence. As the sole staff the couple will look after all housekeeping and gardening, general house and grounds maintenance. The couple will also be responsible for security and pet care (1 dog and a cat) during the owner’s absence.Housekeeper DutiesGeneral cleaning, laundry, ironing, and fabric careCare of polished concrete floors, oak flooringLooking after fine art, furnishings, and wardrobe management (including dry cleaning)Grocery and supply shopping, running errandsOccasional preparation of healthy evening mealsPet care, including vet visitsReceiving deliveries and organising rooms/furnitureLight admin: DVLA queries, chasing insurance/gas certificates, Amazon returns, meter readings, filingGardener/Handyman DutiesLawn care, mowing, strimming, and general garden maintenanceHedge cutting, occasional scaffolding work, woodland care (1 acre with 160 trees)Pond maintenanceUsing and maintaining garden machineryArranging contractors for larger worksGeneral handyman repairs and maintenanceGutter clearing, roof cleaning, power washing resin driveHVAC and air-conditioning maintenanceOccasional driving duties, ensuring vehicles are taxed and MOT’dHouse-sitting or pet-sitting when required
