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Five Temporary Housekeepers – Andover

We are seeking meticulous, reliable, and discreet Temporary Housekeepers to join the House Team of a prestigious private estate. This role is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation throughout the residence, ensuring all areas are impeccably maintained and guest-ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Housekeeping Duties

  • Maintain all areas of the estate to the highest standards, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sanitising, and polishing
  • Ensure immaculate presentation throughout the main house, guest areas, cottages, studios, outbuildings, and staff accommodation
  • Care for fine furniture, fixtures, silverware, and delicate surfaces and materials
  • Conduct thorough inspections of all areas, including high-traffic and less visible spaces, to ensure consistency and quality
  • Support seasonal deep cleans and preparations for family visits and events
  • Identify and report maintenance or repair requirements promptly
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning supplies and report shortages

Candidate Profile

  • Previous experience in a formal private residence, luxury yacht, or high-end hotel environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills, and pride in delivering consistently high standards
  • Flexible, proactive, and dependable, with a willingness to support across the estate as required
  • Energetic and physically fit, comfortable working across multiple floors and estate areas
  • Trustworthy, discreet, and professional in all aspects of the role
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends, particularly during shoot season
  • A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Working Schedule

  • To work 5/6 days a week from the start of September until the end of January 
  • We will give the rota out in September but confirm each week one week in advance (as some changes may happen) – and can’t always give 2 days of together
  • Accommodation provided but again drivers essential as will not be onsite

Additional information

  • Must hold a valid DBS
  • Must have a clean drivers licence and transport
  • Salary £25.00 – £30.00 per hour depending on experience

REF: S&W#3607068

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