A professional couple with no children is looking for an animal loving, dynamic, passionate and dedicated domestic couple (Housekeeper + Groundsman/Estate Maintenance). The estate is based in West Wicklow (50 mins from Dublin towards the Wicklow Mountains)
Looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated couple to run a beautiful equestrian estate in the Irish countryside The estate includes a beautiful 800sqm home, stables with horses, dogs, and lovely gardens and grounds. The ideal couple will take pride and enjoyment from their role as a domestic couple.
EU, Swiss and UK passport holders welcome.
Roles and Responsibilities to include:
Housekeeper/Interior:
- Maintain the pristine condition of the home with high-level cleaning and presentation akin to a hotel standard.
- Attention to detail in tasks such as ironing, laundry, bed changing, and towel folding.
- Discretion and respect for privacy within the home.
- Overseeing the dogs during the day if the owner goes out and dog sitting when owners are away.
- Keep inventories of household supplies ensuring a good level of stock at all times.
Groundsman/Estate Maintenance:
- Care for the grounds and gardens, including sweeping leaves, lawn maintenance, hedges, weeding, strimming and tidying (there is a gardener who comes once a week in summer and when needed in Winter)
- Mucking out, feeding and general care for the horses. (In-depth training will be given for the horses)
- Looking after all animals on the estate when the owners are away.
- General estate maintenance including paddock checks, fencing, water supply management, and building upkeep.
- Basic vehicle upkeep and cleaning, occasional driving.
- Maintenance and upkeep of estate machinery.
- Proactive approach to tasks and pride in maintaining the estate’s high standards.
- Firewood maintenance
Candidate requirements:
- Pride in your work and a proactive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.
- Genuine enjoyment and comfort around animals, particularly horses and dogs.
- Must enjoy a countryside setting and lifestyle.
- Previous experience in similar roles preferred.
- Discreet and respectful of privacy, with excellent boundaries.
- Flexibility to adjust schedules when hosting guests or traveling.
- Excellent references required.
- Driving licence
- You must have checkable references and a clear and recent DBS check.
Accommodation and Benefits:
- Accommodation provided in a charming 3-bedroom gatehouse on the estate which is fully furnished.
- Car provided for the couple to use
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with flexibility if guests are staying.
- Every second weekend you will work a half day Saturday and Sunday with a day off on Monday.
- EU, Swiss and UK passport holders welcome.
- Competitive combined salary of 80K€ with discretionary yearly bonus.
- Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked.
REF: S&W#3301610
