DOMESTIC COUPLE

DOMESTIC COUPLE

Posted - 5 Aug 2022

Location - ROEHAMPTON, UK

Our clients are requiring a live-in professional Domestic Couple for their large residence in Roehampton.

The proactive Couple will be required to share the day-to-day duties, ensuring the highest standards are delivered.

Duties required, not limited to:

Duties of Housekeeper:

Cleaning of the whole house and creating/implementing routines for so doing
Laundry and ironing
Cleaning all shoes
Organising cupboards and implementing efficient storage systems
Spring clean of house at least twice a year
Packing and unpacking suitcases
Cooking healthy meals for lunch
Preparing breakfast
Dealing with contractors as and when directed
Taking receipt of deliveries and putting grocery orders away as necessary
Taking messages on the phone as and when necessary
Taking care of the children occasionally

In addition, the Employer may require you to help them with shopping for food and other household items, domestic chores, preparing and cooking evening meals, and any other reasonable duties that they may discuss with you from time to time.

Estate Manager/Houseman role:

Carry out all planned preventative maintenance on site, including but not limited to proactive and reactive work
Supervise and manage the day-to-day operation of the estate
Prepare, present, and manage estate budgets
Manage the procurement of estate equipment
Manage all maintenance, repairs, and renovations to buildings and estate grounds
Screen and oversee third party contractors and construction projects
Renegotiate annual contracts with service providers
Carry out general maintenance duties within your capacity
Supervise and manage all household staff
Deal with repairs where necessary as instructed by the Employer
Arrange PAT testing and maintenance of all electrical equipment on site
Arrange annual boiler inspection and maintenance
Arrange annual maintenance of fire, alarm, and CCTV safety equipment
Manage contractors employed for specific purposes, such as building service engineers
Detect and report the need for major maintenance and repairs
Maintain paths, parking spaces, and outside hard surfaces
Regularly check external areas for any potential danger to people on site including family members
Carry out daily litter picks, emptying of litter bins and prepare / return containers for collection
Assist with deliveries and general porterage duties
Oversee estate security
Provide housekeeping staff with and implement a regular cleaning schedule
Clean the master bedroom suite of the Employer to the highest standard, and support with cleaning duties as and when required
Iron Employer’s and Employer’s partner’s clothes
Manage Employer’s wardrobe and oversee the management of the family’s wardrobe
Pack and unpack suitcases
Carry out general driving duties including assisting with daily school drop-offs and pick-ups