Domestic Couple in Ireland - ref. b88753403

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Job Vacancy: Domestic Couple
Location: West Wicklow, Ireland (50 mins from Dublin towards the Wicklow Mountains)
Position: Domestic Couple (Housekeeper /Manager + Groundsman/Estate Maintenance)

Hours: Full time, 5 days a week 9am - 5pm with flexibility if guests are staying.

Our friendly and welcoming client is looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated couple to run their 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.

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, and monitoring and setting the estate CCTV, alarm & security systems.
  • 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.
  • DBS check and 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
  • Competitive combined salary of 80K with discretionary yearly bonus. Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked.

*please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*

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