Gardener/Houseperson

Gardener/Houseperson required for private country house located on large estate in North Norfolk. The successful person will be able to provide day-to-day gardening, maintenance support and security within a private residence, ensuring the garden, property and its contents are maintained to the highest standards while respecting the privacy of the household. 

Responsibilities

·       To clean and maintain the hard surfaces around the property and treat them when required.

·       To maintain sheds and greenhouse, ensuring that they are tidy and well kept.

·       To water the garden.

·       To mow the lawns. 

·       Planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, ground cover and annual bedding, hedge cutting.

·       The use of mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers.

·       To cultivate the vegetable garden.

·       Maintenance and care of equipment including oil level checks and checking for damage.

·       To apply chemicals where appropriate. 

·       To be aware of the Health and Safety requirements and carry out all duties in compliance with legislation.

·       To deal with contractors to site

·       To valet car as required and undertake routine maintenance, to include checking oil, water and tyres. Ensure car is serviced regularly and MOTs are current.

·       To run errands.

·       To undertake occasional driving duties.

·       To walk and feed dogs as required.

·       To replenish log baskets and lay fires as required.

·       To empty bins and look after waste recycling and compost as required.

·       To ensure the estate is kept secure at all times and respond to fire and security alarms.

·       To carry out internal maintenance jobs as required.

·       To seek assistance from the Property Maintenance team that cannot be addressed by the household team.

·       To assist with serving drinks, clearing up and washing up at gatherings and dinner parties.

Any other duties that may be required.  This is a flexible role that will often involve duties not listed above, including work outside standard working hours.

Skills and experience

·       Gardening experience and plant knowledge.

·       Previous experience in a private household.

·       Good organisational and time management skills.

·       Maintenance and DIY skills.

·       Experience providing discreet guest service. 

Personal qualities

·       Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of confidentiality.

·       Professional appearance and manner.

·       Attention to detail and pride in high standards of work.

·       Flexibility and willingness to adapt to household needs.

·       Friendly and courteous approach to guests and colleagues.

·       Clean driving license.

·       DBS check.

Package

Salary £33,000 per annum.

30 days annual leave including bank holidays.

2-bedroom cottage provided rent and water rates free.

This position is 40 hours per week across 5 days. Weekend working would be required, but this would be against a planned rota. Wherever possible, the 2 non-working days would fall together.

We would warmly welcome a partner who is willing to support the housekeeper and occasionally in the kitchen. This would be 6 hours per week for cleaning, and hours as required for cooking. This would be paid at £15 per hour, on a self-employed basis and be separate from the houseperson contract.

 To apply please email-info@larstonerecruitment.com