Assistant Housekeeper - Newbury, United Kingdom - HomeOrganisers

HomeOrganisers

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Newbury, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Description for an Assistant Housekeeper based in Newbury, Berkshire

Position:
Permanent

Job Reference:
MD560

Job Title:
Assistant Housekeeper

Location:
Newbury, Berkshire

Number of Children:
Adult children are frequent guests but not living in the house

Pets:1 small dog and 2 cats

Salary:
£26,000 to £29,000 gross per annum

Holiday:
Statutory Paid Holiday

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours Required:
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm with 1 hour for lunch. Would also consider 30 hours a week. Occasional weekend work - maybe 4-5 times a year as necessary

Driver:
Yes, and car will be provided whilst on duty

Summary:

Duties to include:

Laundry washing, preparing and listing items for dry cleaning, ironing, care of wardrobes
Cleaning both light and heavy duty of the household, fabrics, fixtures, fittings, furniture, coverings, chattels, objects d'art, pool house and outside areas. Will include silver & brass polishing. Training will be given where necessary.
Servicing and cleaning of all rooms whilst the family is in residence, at the direction of family, house manager or housekeeper.
Turning down, bed making and servicing of bedrooms and bathrooms of bedrooms when bedrooms are in use
Cleaning of fireplaces and relaying of fires throughout the house
Setting tables, serving and clearing of tables, polishing tableware and glass care.
Kitchen light and heavy duties, to include helping chef/ Housekeeper with preparation, cleaning and washing of vegetables from garden, washing up. Cleaning kitchen equipment and washing floors. Preparation of light meals for family in the absence of chef.
Cleaning of estate offices, vacuuming, dusting and removal of waste.
Maintenance and cleaning of interiors and exteriors of vehicles including driving and living areas of horsebox.
Driving and shopping errands as necessary

**HomeOrganisers Ltd acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position. Along with your CV, you must also have an up to date DBS or be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of 2 last / current employer professional refereesthat are immediately contactable.