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Private Housekeeper
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- Ormskirk, Lancashire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £31,200 - £31,200 Per Hour
Job Description
Private Housekeeper (Prestigious Residence) – Permanent – Part-Time (30 hours per week) – Ormskirk – £15.38 per hour
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Housekeeper to join a prestigious, private family household. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who takes genuine pride in maintaining a home to exceptional standards and enjoys supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy household.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of housekeeping, personal lifestyle support, household organisation and basic dog care, ensuring the home is always maintained to a hotel standard level.
Duties will include:
* Cleaning, sanitising and maintaining all rooms, bathrooms and living areas to an exceptional standard
* Dusting, polishing, vacuuming and mopping throughout the property
* Managing all laundry, including washing, drying, folding and ironing
* Changing bed linen, towels and household amenities
* Maintaining organised and fully stocked linen cupboards and storage areas
* Monitoring and replenishing household supplies, toiletries and cleaning products
* Keeping the fridge and pantry stocked and organised, checking and replacing expired items
* Occasionally preparing meals for the family and catering for meetings/occasional guests
* Running household errands including shopping, dry cleaning collection and other ad hoc tasks
* Receiving deliveries and supervising contractors and tradespeople whilst on site
* Assisting with the preparation of guest rooms and ensuring visitors are catered for to a high standard
* Maintaining outdoor areas as required, including ensuring the BBQ is clean and presentation-ready
* Reporting and overseeing the resolution of maintenance issues
* Providing day-to-day care for the family dog, including feeding, walking and maintaining routines
* Any other duties as required as the role develops
The ideal candidate will:
* Have previous cleaning experience in a private household hospitality, hotel or estate environment
* Be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
* Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and willingness
* Be confident working independently and using their own initiative
* Be trustworthy, discreet and respectful of confidentiality
* Be a confident cook with experience preparing family meals
* Hold a full UK driving licence (own transport preferred)
* Enjoy working with dogs and be comfortable caring for them
* Have excellent communication skills and a professional, friendly manner
Working hours:
Monday to Friday (30 hours)
10:00am – 4:00pm (occasional need to work outside of these hours as required subject to household needs)
For further information about this fantastic opportunity please call Leanne/Rhiannon at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion – (phone number removed). Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
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We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Housekeeper to join a prestigious, private family household. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who takes genuine pride in maintaining a home to exceptional standards and enjoys supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy household.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of housekeeping, personal lifestyle support, household organisation and basic dog care, ensuring the home is always maintained to a hotel standard level.
Duties will include:
* Cleaning, sanitising and maintaining all rooms, bathrooms and living areas to an exceptional standard
* Dusting, polishing, vacuuming and mopping throughout the property
* Managing all laundry, including washing, drying, folding and ironing
* Changing bed linen, towels and household amenities
* Maintaining organised and fully stocked linen cupboards and storage areas
* Monitoring and replenishing household supplies, toiletries and cleaning products
* Keeping the fridge and pantry stocked and organised, checking and replacing expired items
* Occasionally preparing meals for the family and catering for meetings/occasional guests
* Running household errands including shopping, dry cleaning collection and other ad hoc tasks
* Receiving deliveries and supervising contractors and tradespeople whilst on site
* Assisting with the preparation of guest rooms and ensuring visitors are catered for to a high standard
* Maintaining outdoor areas as required, including ensuring the BBQ is clean and presentation-ready
* Reporting and overseeing the resolution of maintenance issues
* Providing day-to-day care for the family dog, including feeding, walking and maintaining routines
* Any other duties as required as the role develops
The ideal candidate will:
* Have previous cleaning experience in a private household hospitality, hotel or estate environment
* Be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
* Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and willingness
* Be confident working independently and using their own initiative
* Be trustworthy, discreet and respectful of confidentiality
* Be a confident cook with experience preparing family meals
* Hold a full UK driving licence (own transport preferred)
* Enjoy working with dogs and be comfortable caring for them
* Have excellent communication skills and a professional, friendly manner
Working hours:
Monday to Friday (30 hours)
10:00am – 4:00pm (occasional need to work outside of these hours as required subject to household needs)
For further information about this fantastic opportunity please call Leanne/Rhiannon at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion – (phone number removed). Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
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