Job Type: Permanent

Groom/Rider. Thetford, Norfolk. REF JF1836

Posted on December 3, 2024 by -

Experienced Groom/Rider required for private yard located in a lovely location close to Thetford on the border with Suffolk. You will be joining a team of 4 with 2 of the team being apprentices who are absolutely brilliant , caring for a variety of horses, including Eventing sporthorses, a hunter and a Shetland pony.

The horses vary in age from youngstock to experienced competition horses.

Ideally the new groom will be able work 32 hours a week over 4 days, which will include at least 1 weekend day. There will be extra hours/days available during busy periods. This is definitely not a 9am to 5pm job, so flexibility on both sides will be required.

The yard has great facilities, such as barn stables (a plus in wet weather), outdoor arena, horse walker, paddocks and the advantage of excellent hacking.

The Position:

  • All yard duties to a high standard
  • Lungeing and long reining young horses
  • Sole charge at times
  • Riding out on the Estate

You will be:

  • Reliable, punctual with a really good work ethic and a genuine love and passion for working with horses
  • Confident handling young horses on the ground
  • A good rider with the ability to hack out a variety of horses confidently and competently
  • A good team player with an easy to get along with personality
  • A car driver with own transport and live within 30 minutes of the yard ( preferably)

We are looking for someone who can start early January 2025.

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Full time, seasonal Polo Groom (March- September 2025)- RR1834

Posted on November 28, 2024 by -

Full time, experienced Polo Groom required for lovely private yard Nr Bentley, Suffolk.

To start  1st March 2025– Middle September 2025, permanent position available if the person wants to stay long term.

The Groom will be in charge of 5 ponies, riding 2 lots per day, a good rider is therefore essential as they will be responsible for getting the ponies match fit whilst keeping them sound.

They will also need to be capable of mucking out, feeding, grooming, doing all general yard duties etc to a high standard.

The ability to spot illness or injury is important. Liaising with farriers, vets etc may be involved so a good communicator is key.

The hours;

  • 8am – 5 pm, Tuesday – Friday with flexibility during the season
  • Saturday & Sunday –  mornings only with flexibility during the season
  • When polo starts, full days will be required at the weekends

This is a a self employed role. Good hourly rate on offer.

Accommodation available in Bentley if required – 2 bedroom flat (not shared). Can accommodate a small, well behaved pet.

Someone with an HGV licence would be ideal, although it is not essential. If the person wishes to stay with the yard long term, then they can be put through their lorry licence.

Fantastic working environment, friendly team and great facilities.  This could be an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for Polo.

Riding photos and videos will be required as part of the selection process. These can be sent via WhatsApp 07771 655879 or emailed to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk with the applicants full name followed by Bentley Polo Groom.

For more information about this position please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Operations Manager- Nr Barnham, Suffolk – RR1833 (on hold)

Posted on November 27, 2024 by -

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a successful family Farming Business, nestled in the heart of East Anglia. The Farm has been thriving for nearly 100 years across four generations and continues to grow. The farm houses 44,000 high welfare, free-range hens, providing a continuous supply of premium eggs to their dedicated, on farm, egg packing facility

Primary Focus

Manage the operations of a family-owned farming business, which includes:

  1. A free-range egg-laying enterprise with 44,000 high-welfare laying hens.
  2. A British Lion Assured egg packing and distribution operation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Management

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the egg production enterprise, ensuring optimal productivity, of the highest quality eggs, while maintaining animal health and RSPCA Assured welfare standards.
  • Manage existing, and support with recruiting additional free range egg producers locally.
  • Manage the egg packing facility in compliance with the British Lion Code of Practice.
  • Develop and implement strategies for operational efficiency, cost control, and profitability.

Animal Welfare and Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to high-welfare standards for the laying flocks, including health checks, diet optimization, and environmental enrichment.
  • Manage and maintain a high level of biosecurity to protect against disease threats.
  • Maintain compliance with animal welfare legislation, British Lion standards, and food safety regulations.
  • Plan flock rotations with pullet suppliers and depletion teams to ensure a constant supply of eggs into the packing facility.
  • Conduct regular audits of facilities to ensure hygiene, biosecurity, and quality standards.

Team Leadership and Training

  • Lead, supervise, and train staff in both the farming and packing operations.
  • Foster a positive work culture emphasizing teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop staff schedules and ensure adequate staffing during production periods.

Quality Assurance and Product Management

  • Oversee quality control processes for egg collection, grading, and packing.
  • Ensure traceability from farm to packing, maintaining accurate records for audits and customer assurance.
  • Monitor and address issues related to product quality or customer complaints.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibility

  • Promote and enforce health and safety policies for staff and contractors.
  • Oversee waste management and implement environmentally sustainable practices within the farm and packing operations.
  • Develop and manage emergency response protocols for biosecurity risks, such as disease outbreaks.

Financial and Administrative Oversight

  • Prepare and manage budgets for farming and packing operations.
  • Track operational costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage supplier relationships.
  • Maintain accurate records of production, for compliance with internal and external audits.

Supply Chain Management

  • Manage contracts with suppliers including an inventory for feed, packaging materials, and other essentials.
  • Develop and manage relationships with sub-contractors to ensure timely repair and maintenance of equipment.
  • Manage the businesses vehicle fleet maintenance to ensure consistent deliveries of high-quality eggs to retailers and wholesalers.

Innovation and Development

  • Evaluate and adopt new technologies or practices to improve efficiency and welfare standards.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and emerging regulations in free-range egg production.

KPIs and Success Metrics

  • Employee Retention and Safety: High employee satisfaction, and zero workplace accidents.
  • Animal Welfare Compliance: Zero non-compliance with welfare standards or inspections.
  • Operational Efficiency: Reduction in production downtime and improved cost management.
  • Product Quality: Minimal product recalls or customer complaints related to quality.
  • Financial Performance: Achieving or exceeding profit margins and budgetary targets.

Accommodation available for the right person.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Nursery Practitioners -East Bergholt -SP1832

Posted on November 21, 2024 by -

Full Time Qualified Nursery practitioners required for a fabulous childrens’ nursery located in East Bergholt with easy access from Colchester and Ipswich.

This is an amazing opportunity to join an expanding team to provide the best childcare possible.

You must have a warm, caring and sensitive nature. It is essential that the nursery practitioner is committed to sharing their skills, training and abilities to ensure that each child is cared for and benefits from all the planned activities and facilities.

The purpose-built nursery is situated within the beautiful village of East Bergholt Suffolk, with easy access to the A12 and sufficient parking. The nursery is bright and inviting and there are two garden spaces, one of these being a Woodland Garden.

Qualifications

The nursery are looking for practitioners who hold a level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years and Childcare and who have a strong drive and passion for creating an exceptional learning environment for children.

Job type / Hours

The nursery would like staff to be available to work 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, with a day off in the week totalling to 36 hours per week.

These are permanent positions.

Salary

Above minimum wage, dependant on qualifications and experience.

Rewards and Benefits

• A flexible working pattern providing you with an optimal work/life balance.

• Birthday off with pay and gift voucher.

• Staff recognition incentives, for example employee of the month.

• A pension scheme.

• Generous childcare fee discount for staff.

• Well-being support.

• Committed to ongoing training and career progression.

The nursery is committed to child protection and safeguarding children against harm.

They promote the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff members and volunteers to share this commitment as informed by their robust policies and procedures.

To apply please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Estate / Farm Manager -Necton, Norfolk – RR1831

Posted on November 20, 2024 by -

Experienced, flexible and diverse Estate / Farm Manager required for well established Norfolk Farm set amongst 2300 hectares.

The farm consists or traditional cereals, vegetables (part organic) and livestock.

This is a full time, permanent position. The Estate Manager must be willing to be the first point of call and deal with all matters large and small. They will be responsible for the day to day operations of the estate including crop and livestock management, financial planning and general estate / farm maintenance.

A good decision maker and leader is key. They will be liaising with the principals,  suppliers, buyers, and regulatory authorities,  ensuring high standards and compliance are kept at all times, navigating professionally through the day to day complexities of farming.

The position will require someone who is hands on and practical.

They will be required to go to London twice a month, sometimes more.

The person must be open minded, friendly and hardworking. Farming knowledge is essential and those without it will not be considered.

The person must be competent driving tractors and happy to roll up their sleeves and muck in as and when needed.

You will report directly to the principals and must be willing to accept different cultures and farming methods.

Weekends and overtime will be expected during busier periods.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Rebecca: info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Daily Nanny – Bawburgh, Norfolk – RR1830 (on hold until Jan 2025)

Posted on November 19, 2024 by -

Daily Nanny required for a family with 2 boys (8 and 4 years old), a girl (3 years old) and twins (1 years old). The role will be sole charge, working 44 hours per week, Monday- Thursday (7am to 6.30pm).

A driver is essential, and a car is provided for the duties of the role. The family employ a cleaner and gardener and do not have any pets. The nanny will be entitled to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata) and may be required to travel with the family to destinations such as London/UK or abroad.

We are looking for a wonderful, caring and fun Nanny (open to experience) to join this lovely family of 5, helping to support them with the care of all the children alongside mum.

Both parents have been together for over twenty years and married fourteen years.  Father of the children is a Dentist and mother of the children runs multiple businesses and has just completed her MBA. They are a family of Indian background, keeping up with their cultures and speak English at home.

The children have beautiful manners and are kind, caring and well behaved. They all enjoy reading, building Lego, playing with train sets cooking, being creative, being helpful and exploring the outdoors. This household enjoy being in the fresh air so outside time is essential.

All children have limited use of TV/iPad during term time and only available on weekends with protected time. The children enjoy food, they do not eat red meat but are OK with fish and chicken.

The family home is situated on just under 6 acres of land including a river and mini forest. They have a large garden which the children enjoy. There is an opportunity for a ‘green fingered’ nanny to establish a vegetable and fruit patch in the greenhouse should they wish!

It is therefore essential that the candidate drives, and they have a car for the post holder.

The family currently have a Norland nanny, who is due to go on maternity leave at the end of April 2025. They are looking for someone to join the family either as a permanent nanny or a fixed term maternity cover and open for a start date between January and April with at least a week’s handover. Ideally.

Mum usually takes the older children to school then heads to work each morning. The boys are collected by mum at 5pm and daughter collected by nanny at 3.10pm. The post holder will share responsibilities with mum but mainly be with the twins.

There will be duties to prepare school bags, homework, snacks, clothes etc for the children. They may require additional hours for evening work and would plan this in advance.

It is important for the family that the new Nanny continues with the routine that they have established with the children and someone who has a kind, calming yet firm nature about them. The family are open, transparent and honest so it would suit someone who is similar in this respect.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Garden / Estate Manager – Nr Chelmsford, Essex- RR1829

Posted on November 14, 2024 by -

Full time experienced and knowledgeable Garden / Estate Manager required for a beautiful and well established 10 acre, private garden near Ingatestone, Essex. The current gardener has been working on the estate for 10 years and is now retiring.

This is a great opportunity for someone with horticulture experience.

Hours:

  • 8am to 4 pm including 1 hour for tea/lunch break
  • Monday – Friday
  • 4 week holiday entitlement
  • Day courses for skills can be arranged at Writtle college
  • Training can be given for use of machinery

Responsibilities:

  • Working with existing management to maintain estate properties to include:
  • Mainly at two locations ( 4/1 day split ) with some offsite management at the principals business unit estate max 30 minute journey from base (truck provided)
  • Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs
  • Prune and trim plants to ensure healthy growth and appearance
  • Apply fertilisers and pesticides as needed
  • Monitor and control weeds in garden beds
  • Landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and mulching
  • Operate power tools and gardening machinery including ride on mowers and compact tractors and all hand tools to perform various gardening tasks
  • Maintain 4 acres of paddocks
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of garden, driveway, equipment and tools
  • Fence maintenance

The Person:

  • Previous experience in garden maintenance
  • Knowledge of plant care techniques, including watering, fertilising and pruning and hedge cutting and plan propagation
  • Familiarity with operating power tools and hand tools used in gardening – Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and to work with other part time employees
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
  • Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Ability to work alone and with others
  • Ideally PA1/PA6A/PA4s for pesticide application and fertiliser use but training can be given

Job Type:

  • Full-time
  • Salary: £30-35,000 per year depending on experience.
  • Annual discretionary bonus. Use of company single cab truck

For more information, please contact Rebecca on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Assistant Poultry Manager – Bury St Edmunds- RR1828/ JTR1

Posted on November 14, 2024 by -

Full Time Experienced Assistant Poultry Manager required for successful, family run farm, nestled in the heart of East Anglia. The Farm has been thriving for nearly 100 years across four generations and continues to grow. The farm houses 44,000 high welfare, free-range hens, providing a continuous supply of premium eggs to their dedicated, on farm, egg packing facility.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, passionate new team member to assist the Poultry Manager with the day-to-day management of three high welfare, British Lion assured, free range egg laying poultry units. You will be joining a friendly, hard working and driven team. Three of the farms pivotal staff members have been in situ for between 10-25 years, which in itself speaks volumes. There is a chance here to grow, develop, learn and become an integral member of this exciting company.

The successful person will be required to work in collaboration with the Poultry Manager and support the henhouse production staff to look after the health and welfare of the birds, as well as keeping the poultry units clean, well maintained and fully operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join an established team and be part of an ever-growing business. It would suit an enthusiastic, proactive team player with a passion for farming and poultry. You will be joining a team of 15 plus staff members who all work to maintain the high standards the farm expects. Staff management is therefore key.

This is a very hands-on position that would suit a bit of a ‘Jack of all trades’, someone who is happy to muck in and turn their hand to most things, in an active farm role. Approximately half of the work is within the henhouses monitoring the hens and operating the egg packing equipment, whilst other roles require the operation of farm machinery, the use of tools for maintenance and repairs, and supporting the administration of the enterprise with feed orders and keeping the farm audit ready, at all times. The commercial operations are immaculate and run efficiently, with structured routines and practices in place. The facilities are impressive and the position offers a lovely working environment.

If you enjoy the farming life, have experience of commercial poultry, in addition to a real positive, proactive, can-do approach to rolling up your sleeves in a busy working environment, then please apply. It would be a real advantage if the Assistant Manager had mechanical interests with an ability to identify problems and the knowledge and experience to fix them although this is not essential.

 

The Position:

  • Providing the best care for the hens through visual checks and monitoring, ensuring welfare is at the top of the agenda
  • Monitoring the henhouse equipment to ensure the hen’s environment is up to the standards required
  • Carrying out daily and more regular checks and keeping accurate records
  • Checking for sick or injured birds and taking appropriate action
  • Operating the egg packing machinery to ensure careful handling of  high quality eggs
  • Reporting and resolving breakdowns, equipment failures and incidences as necessary
  • Assisting in other areas around the farm when necessary, with the opportunity to learn new skills

 

Required skills and attributes:

  • Reliable, punctual with a really good work ethic
  • Positive and professional attitude, willing to go the extra mile
  • Ambitious and driven to progress
  • Approachable, friendly, good leader and able to cope well under pressure
  • Unflappable and knows what needs doing and when
  • Able to use your own initiative, being forward thinking, practical and a good problem solver
  • Great attention to detail, including cleanliness and be dedicated to performing your duties to ensure the best outcome possible
  • Physical and mental fitness with stamina is essential to carry out the daily tasks safely and correctly
  • Able to use mechanically operated tools for day-to-day maintenance.  Mechanical skills would be an advantage to carry out immediate repairs.
  • Used to routines, but able to show flexibility to meet day to day challenges
  • Literacy and computer skills
  • English speaking and right to work in the UK

 

 Qualifications and Experience supportive of and suitable to the role:

  • A proven track record of working with poultry would be preferred although it is not essential, as long as the person is keen and willing to learn
  • A genuine interest in agriculture is a real must
  • Lion Training Passport courses
  • Completion of Poultec training stage 2
  • Up to date Poultry Passport
  • Clean full UK driving licence
  • Telehandler, tractor or forklift licence/certificate
  • First aid certificate

What will be offered:

  • Full time, permanent employment
  • 7am – approx. 4.30pm, with half an hour lunch break, shorter Friday hours subject to rota.
  • £32,000 – 34,000 per annum based on an average 48 hour working week
  • Potential for a vehicle/van included
  • Every other weekend on (7.00 – approx.13.00)
  • Occasional anti-social hours
  • Company pension
  • Scope to progress to a managerial level in time

If you the drive and ambition required for this exciting role, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please email Rebecca – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper, Hadleigh, Suffolk. REF JF1827

Posted on November 13, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large country house located in a beautiful, private location approx 2 miles outside of Hadleigh, Suffolk. The house has been completely refurbished, but still keeping the fabulous period features, so now provides a great working environment.

We are looking for someone who can work between 8 and 16 hours a week over 2 days to carry out the following:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Bed changing
  • Laundry and drying
  • Ironing – possibly an extra half day for this requirement
  • Occasional help with shoot lunches

What you will need:

  • Reliability, punctuality and an excellent work ethic
  • A friendly, easy to get along with personality
  • Excellent cleaning skills with attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm with the love of seeing everything just right!

The family have children, dogs and cats, so you must be child and animal friendly.

Non smoker and car driver essential

To apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Housekeeper/Gardener, Cambridgeshire – UNDER OFFER REF JF1826

Posted on November 13, 2024 by -

Experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner/Gardener required for private country house located approx 8 miles from Cambridge and 6 miles west of Newmarket.

Great commuting links to London via rail or road.

We are looking for someone to work 25 hours and cover a variety of tasks helping to keep this Grade I listed house clean and tidy. Someone with an interest in gardening would be an advantage to mow the lawn, weed, prune and carry out general tidying throughout the year.

There is the opportunity to work extra hours at the employer’s nearby polo ground assisting with hospitality at events.

This is a live in position and a small one bedroom lodge is included in the package. One well behaved dog would be considered.

The position will include:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • General tidying
  • Keeping the garden well maintained.
  • Occasional driving for the family.

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy with a really nice friendly personality
  • An experienced housekeeper/cleaner
  • Used to period properties
  • Happy to work in the garden
  • A car driver with a clean licence ( truck available for work hours)

References will be requested and must be fully checkable.

Please apply to -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Senior Gardener, Bedfordshire. REF JB1825

Posted on November 13, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Senior Gardener required for beautiful walled garden within a private estate located 5 miles north of Luton, Bedfordshire. The walled garden is undergoing renovation and requires someone with good horticultural knowledge who can manage a small team of volunteers to bring the garden to its full splendour.

We are looking for someone who can carry out all general garden duties – weeding, pruning, grass cutting and propagation alongside the Estate Manager and volunteer coordinator. This will include input into assessment and prioritising of projects. Coordinating with the wider estate garden and grounds team, as required, as to plants needed for elsewhere on the estate and programming works.

The successful person will be able to manage and supervise the grounds and gardening team of volunteers of all abilities.

The ability to keep accurate records detailing the maintenance of the walled garden and the equipment to ensure continued functionality.

Ensuring the teams are keeping in line with the required working practices detailed in risk assessments and CoSHH requirements.

This position would suit someone semi retired with a passion for horticulture who would genuinely love the opportunity to join this team or possibly someone who has been working in one of the colleges botanical gardens.

A polite, well presented, team player is essential with a excellent work ethic essential.

The hours will be 32 per week -days to be agreed.

The annual salary will be £25,000

To apply please email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Exercise Rider- Thetford, Norfolk (accommodation available) – RR1824

Posted on November 11, 2024 by -

Experienced Exercise Rider required for beautiful, top class training and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of Thetford, Norfolk.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm and working alternate weekends with a day off in lieu as compensatory rest. The position would come with company accommodation.

Tasks and Activities:

  • Riding racehorses returning from injury or weakness upto and including cantering exercise, for maximum of 2 to 3 lots per day.
  • Assisting in the rehabilitation of horses through the correct and approved procedures including treadmill, water treadmill, swimming, assisting farriers and veterinary surgeons as required.
  • Assisting with the distribution of food and bedding and the disposal of soiled and dirty materials.
  • Carrying out routine duties including mucking out, feeding and grooming horses within the stud.
  • Travelling horses to exercise or move to other locations as directed.
  • Preparation of horses for sales and attending bloodstock sales as necessary.
  • Conducting all tasks in accordance with and observing the health and safety policies including the correct use of equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Any other ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience and competency at riding thoroughbreds. (essential)
  • Use of rehabilitation equipment. (desirable, training will be given)
  • Good communication skills
  • Evidence of Right to work in the UK. Sponsorship cannot be provided for this job role.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

To apply, please include an up to date CV and riding photos

Cleaner/Housekeeper, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk. REF JF1823

Posted on November 8, 2024 by -

Experienced local cleaner required for large private country house located on the outskirts of the village of Monks Eleigh, between Hadleigh and Bildeston.

The current lady is leaving after 6 years and will be greatly missed.

The ideal person will be able to work 8 hours per week split over 2 days to cover the following:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Bathrooms and kitchen cleans
  • Emptying bins throughout the house
  • Laundry and possibly ironing
  • Bed changing
  • General tidying

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy with a good work ethic
  • Friendly and easy to have around
  • An exemplary cleaner with a keen eye for the finer detail
  • Child friendly as there are often 2 school age children (5 and 7) in the house
  • Animal friendly as the family have 2 labradors
  • Non smoker
  • Car driver with own transport as property not on bus route.

A very good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

 

Houskeeper, Colchester, Essex. REF JF1822

Posted on November 6, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required to work 16 hours a week over 4 mornings within a lovely, large country house located approx 6 miles north of Colchester, Essex and 10 miles from Sudbury.

This is a lived in home, so the successful person will be used to working around a family. Someone dog friendly essential as there are two terriers in residence. There is also a small holiday cottage which will need cleaning for changeover days too.

The Position:

  • Managing the housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Kitchen and bathroom cleans
  • Bed making
  • Preparing rooms for guests when necessary
  • Deep cleans on a regular basis
  • General tidying to keep the house looking presentable

The Person:

  • Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
  • Personable and really nice to have around
  • Experienced with private household housekeeping
  • Will have a keen eye for the finer detail and know what needs doing and when
  • Happy to follow instructions at times
  • Within 30 minutes of the property
  • A car driver with own transport

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To Apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper – outskirts of Norwich, Norfolk- RR1821

Posted on November 6, 2024 by -

Experienced, part time Housekeeper for beautiful large country house on the outskirts of Norwich. Must be formally trained with exceptionally high standards and be happy working in a household with large dogs.

Hours:

  • 14 hours a week minimum. Preferably split between a Thursday and Friday.
  • Long term, permanent position.

Requirements:

  • General high presentation of the house
  • All housekeeping duties – such as hoovering, dusting, mopping
  • Making beds and changing bed linen
  • Happy to feed and let the dogs out as and when necessary
  • Flexible and happy to stay the night occasionally to house / pet sit if required

The ideal candidate will have impeccable standards and be reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, discreet and positive. The person must also have a good level of fitness to manage this fabulous 3 storey property.

Previous housekeeping is essential.

DBS check and glowing references will be required before starting.

£18-25ph, self employed for someone with formal housekeeping / hotel experience / training.

For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Hotel Receptionist, Hadleigh, Suffolk JF1820

Posted on November 4, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced hotel receptionist required for a beautiful, luxury hotel and restaurant nestled in the Suffolk countryside approx 9 miles West of Ipswich, Suffolk. The hotel is in a fabulous location and offers a unique setting for guests and offers a lovely working environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to be part of an exciting, expanding business which has recently opened the most amazing spa and wedding venue offering exceptional, unrivalled facilities.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised with excellent customer service skills, to join the front of house team who are the main point of contact for welcoming all guests to the venue. Someone who works well in a team and who understands that their welcoming smile will add to the guests overall impression of their experience.

The hours are 7am – 3pm/ 3pm – 11pm -over a 7 day week with 2 days off per week, as with all hospitality roles the hours will include weekends and bank holidays (on a rota basis)

An industry competitive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references

The job will entail:

  • Welcoming guests and handling the check in/check out process for the hotel in a friendly and professional manner
  •  Providing information about the hotel, spa and restaurant facilities, services and promotions
  • Managing guest reservations, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
  • Responding to guest enquiries and resolving any immediate issues
  • Coordinating with other hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
  • Assisting with concierge services, such as arranging transportation and making restaurant reservations
  • Maintaining a clean and organised reception area and workspace
  • Handling cash and credit card transactions, following established procedures
  • Providing administrative support, such as answering phone calls, taking messages, and managing correspondence.

The Person will have:

  • At least 2 years hotel/hospitality experience preferably within a boutique hotel or high-end restaurant
  • Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
  • A polite and personable manner
  • Proficiency in Computer systems and IT knowledge in general
  • The ability to multitask and work under pressure at times in a fast paced environment
  • A professional appearance and demeanour, being well presented at all times.

 

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Estate Gardener, Nr Ashill, Norfolk – REF RR1738

Posted on November 1, 2024 by -

Full time experienced Gardener required for a large private country estate located close to Swaffham, Norfolk.

The ideal person will have horticultural qualifications with excellent plant knowledge.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic and hardworking to join the established team all working together to maintain this 26 acre garden to the highest standard.

The Position will include:

  • Assisting with other work in and around the Hall and generally on the Estate.
  • General gardening duties including, weeding, pruning, restocking, cutting back etc
  • Maintaining herbaceous borders and the cutting garden
  • Hedge cutting
  • Chain saw use -certificate desired
  • Lawn care using large ride on mowers, strimmers, sprayers etc.
  • Maintaining the vegetable garden, greenhouses, fruit cages etc

We are looking for a real team player with a really good work ethic. The successful person must be happy working in all weathers and understand what the seasons mean to the garden.

Preferred skills:

  • Have an NVQ level 2 in Horticulture (not essential)
  • Have a full clean UK driving licence
  • Be able to provide fully checkable references
  • Must have extensive horticultural experience

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and CV to Rebecca  – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener, Hassocks, East Sussex. REF JF1816

Posted on October 29, 2024 by -

Part Time very experienced Gardener required for private country house located 2 miles from Burgess Hill and 10 miles north of Brighton.

The established gardens cover several acres and will require a gardener with horticultural qualifications or with extensive horticultural experience.

The gardener will be required to work 2 full days a week ( 16 hours ). Days to be agreed. There is the potential for extra hours for the right person.

Reliability, enthusiasm and a genuine love of gardening in all weathers.

The Position:

  • All general gardening to a high standard-weeding, pruning, restocking, cutting back, spraying, mulching and digging over
  • Maintenance of cut box and yew hedging
  • Vegetable growing
  • Formal border care and maintenance
  • Lawn care
  • Fruit tree pruning
  • Chopping logs for the house
  • General tidying, maintenance and handyman duties around the grounds
  • Occasional driving for the family may be required but not essential

The Person:

  • Reliable, punctual with an excellent work ethic
  • Polite, friendly with an easy to get along with personality
  • Passionate with a genuine love of gardening
  • Horticulturally qualified or will have an extensive knowledge of plants
  • A car driver with own transport
  • Someone who can carry out maintenance and handyman duties
  • Physically fit as some heavy lifting may be required
  • Previous employed gardening positions
  • Within 30 minutes of the property

What you will be offered:

  • A lovely working environment
  • A generous hourly rate
  • 2 Full days work throughout the year

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Operations Coordinator, Beccles, Suffolk RR1815

Posted on October 29, 2024 by -

Experienced and professional Operations Coordinator required to join a successful and expanding Norfolk/Suffolk based scaffolding firm that supply residential, industrial and commercial sectors.

This is a full time, permanent position, offering a very competitive salary and attractive overall package.

Scope for progression and development for the right candidate.

Hours and days of work:

  • 40 hours a week
  • Monday – Friday
  • No weekends
  • 8.30am-5.00pm

The successful person will be:

  • Responsible for all H&S Coordination, HR and Fleet administration.
  • Capable of using in house systems such as WorkNest and TruTrac (training and support provided as and when necessary).
  • Highly organised with a keen eye for detail and a thorough / methodical approach to their work.
  • Confident when it comes to liaising with company directors and appointed H&S, HR consultants, ensuring strict compliance is maintained in line with current and new company procedures and practices.
  • Discreet when it comes to handling sensitive information.
  • Able to manage Fleet software and associated tasks, for example, arranging MOT’s and servicing all company vehicles.
  • Capable of preparing weekly reports, including consolidation of reports from specific, in-house software packages.
  • Responsible for maintaining inspections records, testing and certification for yard and scaffolding equipment.
  • Accountable for organising training for management and operatives.
  • Flexible and willing to go on ad hoc site visits as and when required (pool car provided).

Salary

£35-40,000 per annum including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Company pension scheme following probation. Growing scaffolding and fall arrest systems provider with opportunities for career progression for the right person.

This would suit a professional, articulate and personable person who is looking to join and hardworking and friendly team.

Car driver essential for work purposes.

For more information, or to apply directly, please contact Rebecca on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Estate Worker (House included)- Nr Cranworth, Norfolk RR1814

Posted on October 29, 2024 by -

Full time, live in, experienced Estate Worker who is a bit of a ‘Jack of all trades’ required for a lovely family near Cranworth, Norfolk. The Estate Worker will be required to run the families private mini estate which consists of a large family home, handful of estate properties, top class equestrian facilities and horses.

The person must be loyal and trustworthy with previous experience in the same or similar field of work.

Hours:

Full time, 40 hours a week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system. The person will always get 2 days off a week.

This role will ultimately suit someone who can turn their hand to most things ‘outside’ including:

  • General property maintenance and tidiness.
  • General Estate maintenance -fixing fence rails, gates or posts.
  • Tractor driving- bringing in bales of hay or pushing up muck heap.
  • Fertilising, rolling, topping paddocks.
  • Harrowing and rolling canter track and arena.
  • Animal care (dogs and horses).
  • Clearing gutters and general repair work.
  • Use of chainsaw, backpack sprayer, strimmer, lawn mower, quad bike, hedge cutter etc.
  • Basic DIY and dealing with any issues on estate buildings and cottages.
  • Driving errands and security.
  • Vermin control.
  • General painting and repair work.
  • Manage contractors (ring plumbers, electricians, IT specialists, CCTV).
  • Managing tenants – answer queries and arrange for any works.
  • Ensure everything works and is clean and tidy all year round.
  • Integrate with other staff, including 1 full time groom, 2 part time helpers, 1 part time gardener.
  • Be flexible and happy to help with the horses (putting on the walker, holding for the vet/farrier, turning them out in the field, rugging up, feeding etc as and when necessary).
  • Paddock / yard maintenance.
  • Salt the yard in the winter, sort frozen taps, buckets etc.

The Person:

  • Must have worked in a similar role previously.
  • Must be competent using tractors, trailers and have their spray and chainsaw certificates.
  • Must have excellent English and communication skills and be capable of using WhatsApp to liaise with estate owners who work overseas a lot of the time.
  • 2 well behaved dogs maximum welcome.
  • Due to the nature of the role, the hours, the accommodation  and the facilities this would not suit someone who has a young family sadly and would be better suited to a single person,  couple or a small family whose children are grown up and have fled the nest.

This would suit a highly organised and motivated person who takes great pride in their work. The principals spend a significant amount of time working overseas so it is really important that the person can confidently run things at home in their absence, dealing with all issues, big or small. This is a live in position and would suit someone who wants to make it their main home.

As the estate has other staff members, it is crucial that the Estate Worker is friendly, approachable and nice to be around.

Excellent package on offer for the right person.

Fantastic, on site accommodation available (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house)

Wonderful rural location with top class, immaculate facilities.

For more information, please contact Rebecca using info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Rider/Groom, Ware, Hertfordshire. REF JF1812

Posted on October 24, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Rider/Groom required for small, family competition yard with a maximum of 4/5 horses located in rural location approx 10 miles North of Ware, Hertfordshire.

This is a position for a good, confident rider who is capable of riding horses at various stages of their career. The successful person must be experienced with getting horses fit for eventing and maintaining the fitness regime throughout the year. This would included hacking, school work and fast work when required. Lunging and long reining experience would be preferred too.

This can be live out, if local or accommodation could be available if required for the right person.

There is another full time groom employed, so this is not an isolated position.

The Position:

  • Exercising competition horses – hacking, fast work and schooling
  • Turning horses out for competition – clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
  • All yard duties to a high standard
  • Ensuring horses welfare is always a priority
  • Warming up for rider
  • Preparing horses and lorry for travel-bandaging etc

The Person:

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, friendly and trustworthy
  • A good team player with an excellent work ethic
  • A skilled rider with a proven track record of riding competition horses
  • Will have excellent turn out skills
  • Able to provide the best care possible
  • A lorry driver would be preferred ( HGV and 3.5T)
  • A car driver
  • Will have a genuine love and interest of competition horses

A generous salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To apply please email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Couple- Colchester, Essex. REF JF1811

Posted on October 21, 2024 by -

Couple required to cover housekeeping and gardening duties in the most beautiful location approx 7 miles North of Colchester.

The house is a 6 bedroom, period country house with incredible views overlooking the Dedham Vale with 3 acres of gardens and grounds surrounding it.

The position comes with a lovely 3 bedroom cottage and a very competitive salary.

The current couple are sadly leaving after 5-6 years and will be greatly missed. The housekeeper prior to them was there for 30 years so we think this speaks volumes!

Housekeeping

  • All housework, laundry and ironing of the main house to a high standard
  • Regular deep cleans
  • Specialist fabric care experience
  • Bed linen changing and preparing rooms for guests on occasions
  • Making sure flower arrangements are refreshed
  • Laying and clearing fires
  • Pet care at times

Gardening

  • All lawn care around the house using large ride on mower, strimmer etc
  • Weeding, pruning, mulching, cutting back and restocking formal borders
  • Cutting back trees
  • Swimming pool maintenance
  • Tennis court area maintenance
  • Car washing
  • Driving for the family occasionally

The Couple

  • Reliable, trustworthy with a really good work ethic
  • Friendly, polite and easy to have around
  • Be able to work to high standards with a ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to keep the house immaculate.
  • Horticulturally qualified preferred(gardener)
  • Experienced with large garden machinery use.
  • Car drivers
  • Non smokers
  • Fit and active
  • Previously worked as a couple within a private household
  • Animal friendly as the owner has 2 dogs.

To apply please contact either Sophie or Jackie by email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Housekeeper, Hadleigh, Suffolk. REF JF1810

Posted on October 16, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for busy young family based in Hadleigh, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone to 3 hours -Monday to Friday ( mornings preferred).No weekends

This is a large family house located in the town centre, however car driver preferred.

The Position will involve:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Regular deep cleans
  • Bathrooms and kitchen cleans

The Person:

  • Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
  • Local to Hadleigh
  • A high standard housekeeper who takes a pride in their work
  • Car driver with own transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

A good hourly rate will be paid on a self employed basis to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Housekeeper, Ipswich, Suffolk. REF JF1809

Posted on October 16, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private household located approx 9 miles south of Ipswich in a lovely position close to the River Orwell.

We are looking for a reliable person to work 9 hours a week over 3 days ( Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ), this can be morning or afternoon.

Car driver essential due to the rural location.

Non smoker only.

Dog friendly person essential.

The position will include:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Bed making
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Making sure bathrooms and kitchen are clean and tidy
  • Walking a young dog on rare occasions

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Please apply cva email to – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Housekeepers, Warwickshire. REFJF1808

Posted on October 15, 2024 by -

Part Time positions available for experienced, private household, housekeepers in the areas around Warwick, Knowle and Solihull in Warwickshire.

We have families looking for people who can work 5 mornings a week, 2/3 full days a week and 3 mornings a week.

Good hourly rates will be paid on a self employed basis to reliable, punctual housekeepers with a good work ethic.

The positions will vary, however the duties will usually be:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Bed making
  • Window cleaning (inside)
  • Silver cleaning
  • Deep cleans when necessary
  • Kitchen and bathroom cleans
  • Cupboard management
  • Shopping and errands occasionally

Car drivers essential due to the rural locations and no public transport.

To apply please contact Jackie via email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Gardener/Groundsperson/Maintenance, Knowle, Warwickshire. REF JF1807

Posted on October 14, 2024 by -

GROUNDS/MAINTENANCE PERSON required for private country estate located close to Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

This can be 5 days a week with occasional weekend work required (when the family are away or entertaining). The hours will be 8am to 4pm.

We are looking for a reliable, capable person to start asap and cover the following duties:

  • All grass care which will include mowing using a large ride on mower, strimming and edging
  • General weeding
  • Woodland maintenance
  • Driveway maintenance
  • Car cleaning
  • Basic DIY
  • Dog walking when family are away.

The person wil be:

  • Reliable, enthusiastic with a really good work ethic
  • Local to the area
  • Polite and well presented
  • A car driver with own transport
  • Happy working in all weathers
  • Happy to work alone, but also able to work in a small established team and follow instructions
  • Dog friendly

A good hourly rate will be offered depending on experience on a self employed basis.

Please apply to – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Grooms required , Solihull,Kenilworth and Warwick areas-Warwickshire (Part time). REF JF1806

Posted on October 14, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Grooms, who are able to hack out fit horses required for small private yards in the Kenilworth, Solihull and Warwick areas of Warwickshire.

We are looking for grooms who can carry out all yard duties to a high standard and work well within small teams and at times alone.

A car driver with their own transport is essential due to rural locations and no public transport.

Most yards require at least one weekend day to be worked and a minimum of 3 weekdays. Good hourly rate of pay will be offered to the successful people who :

  • Live within half an hour of the above locations
  • Are reliable, punctual and easy to get along with
  • Are experienced with all yard duties
  • Are happy and confident hacking fit horses
  • Are confident handling horses on the ground
  • Can groom to a high standard
  • Are able to spot injury and illness

Please apply to Jackie via email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Hard Landscaper Team Leader – Near Colchester, Essex SP1780

Posted on October 11, 2024 by -

Full Time Skilled Hard Landscaper required for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures. We are looking for someone with leadership skills who could manage a team within the company in the near future.

This is a Monday to Friday position with travel from the base in Bures to a variety of sites, mostly in East Anglia but with others in London.

You will be part of an established team, providing a professional service to new and existing customers. The position will include the following:-

  • Working in a team creating new and maintaining established gardens-from courtyards to large private Estate gardens
  • Working towards leading a team of Landscapers on site at various different jobs
  • Setting out, laying all types of paving and brickwork, small retaining walls, paths and footings
  • Setting up levels and interpreting drawings and sharing these with the team
  • Communicating and leading team members in a clear and effective way
  • Communicating with clients and with the head office
  • Driving to various sites
  • Using different types of plant, excavators and other site machinery

The Person:-

  • Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
  • A good team player and easy to get along with
  • Leadership skills and qualities and able to motivate a team
  • Will have excellent communication skills, essential when dealing with clients, site team and the office.
  • Will have a positive and proactive attitude, and a very critical eye for detail.
  • Will have good horticultural knowledge
  • Will have a proven track record as a hard landscaper -at least 2-3 years relevant experience
  • A car driver
  • Aware with the requirements of Health and Safety

An industry competitive salary will be offered to the successful person.

For more information please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Groom/Stud Hand, Hadleigh, Suffolk. REF JF1805

Posted on October 9, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Groom/Stud Hand required for small private stud located between Bildeston and Hadleigh, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone reliable who can help for approx 1.5 to 2 hours -2 or 3 mornings a week.

The yard has 3 mares at present, so the successful person must be experienced handling horses on the ground.

The Position:

  • All yard work – mucking out, and making up stables with fresh bedding
  • Sweeping the yard
  • Hays and water
  • Turning horses out and  bringing in from the field.
  • Tack cleaning
  • Rug changing,
  • Picking out feet and checking for injury

The Person:

  • Reliable, on time and efficient
  • Experienced handling horses on the ground
  • Able to spot injury or illness
  • Tidy and organised
  • A car driver with own transport ( yard is not on bus route)

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Part-time Gardener / Handyperson , Bishops Stortford, Essex. REF JF1804

Posted on October 9, 2024 by -

An active, practical and reliable person required twice weekly to take care of and maintain the inside and outside of a property in a stunning rural location on the Essex  / Hertfordshire border, approx. 9 miles from both Bishops Stortford and Saffron Walden.  This would suit a proactive and self-sufficient person who sees what must be done and takes action.

The country house is surrounded by a garden and 30 acres,( used by local farmer for sheep) and the owners need regular part-time help to maintain the property inside and out. At present they do not have any help with the garden or house, so this is a new position to make life easier for them.

Hours:  2 hours twice weekly (preferably 1-3pm)

Salary:  £18 per hour

The role will include:

  • General gardening including helping with mowing the lawns, weeding, pruning, hedgecutting and general tidying
  • Use and care of large garden machinery
  • Chopping and stacking logs for the fires
  • Cleaning windows inside and outside
  • Changing light bulbs and other small maintenance jobs as required
  • Cleaning and laying the fires inside the house
  • Checking all is well on each visit

The Person will be:

  • Reliable, polite with a really good work ethic
  • Experienced with garden machinery
  • Able to show basic horticultural knowledge
  • Happy to carry out window cleaning and other general household maintenance tasks
  • A car driver with own transport
  • Physically fit and active

References will be requested.

Please apply to – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Full Time Yard Manager, Newmarket, Suffolk Ref JF1802

Posted on October 3, 2024 by -

Full Time Yard Manager/Senior Groom required for International Event rider based near Newmarket, Suffolk. We are looking for someone with excellent experience to work alongside the Head Groom. This lovely family yard is home to approx 7-10 competition horses at various stages of their eventing career.

This is a live in position and a lovely one bedroom cottage will be available. Well behaved dog welcome and a working partner could be considered.

The rider competes from BE100 to 5*, so the incoming staff member must understand the demands of managing the yard to the highest standard.

The ideal person will be able to carry out the business side of the operation, which will include keeping competition entries up to date, liaising with trainers, owners, visiting riders, feed merchants, vets, farriers and all other people who keep the yard running smoothly. Ensuring that Health and Safety regulations are met and up to standard.

The position will include being hands on in the yard, mucking out, grooming, tacking up horses ready for the rider, preparing horses and lorry for travel, lunging, assisting with vet and farrier visits. Checking stock supplies, ordering

Someone who can keep accurate records essential, with good IT skills.

A polite, easy to get along with person who can provide fully checkable references essential.

Car driver required due to the location.

To apply please email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Gardener/Maintenance Person, Jersey, Channel Islands. REF JF1801

Posted on October 2, 2024 by -

Full Time live-in, experienced,  Sole Gardener required for beautiful gardens/grounds of a private house located on the Island of Jersey.

The ideal person will have at least 5 years experience in garden management and propagation. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with the owner and come up with new ideas to enhance the already lovely gardens of approx 2 acres.

It is important that the gardener is able to work on their own and able to put their own stamp on the garden. This is however not an isolated position as the house has a small, friendly, family-like team on site which consists of a PA, Cleaner & live-in Housekeeper.

Someone dog friendly essential.

The hours will be 07.30-16.30 Monday to Friday with weekend availability.

Annual leave : 22 days plus bank holidays. This must not be taken at the same time as the live-in housekeeper.

Excellent salary offered to successful person.

Accommodation:

A one bedroom fully equipped apartment is available, however this is not suitable for a family but would accommodate a working partner.

Principle duties:

  • Working closely with the Principal in planning daily/monthly/seasonal duties
  • Greenhouse management
  • Caring for raised bed vegetable garden – crop rotation
  • Caring for flower beds
  • Clipping Hedges
  • Weeding, dead heading, pruning, cutting back, planting and watering
  • Looking after flower pots and bulbs/tubers, watering weekends when required
  • Maintaining the lawns – using ride on mowers, strimming etc
  • Leaf blowing/raking, digging, managing compost/mulching
  • Chopping logs for the house
  • Propagation of plants
  • Topping bird feeders up
  • Monitoring irrigation
  • Power washing driveway and paths
  • Chain saw and spray use ( certificates required)
  • Maintenance of machinery and liaising with garden contractors
  • Prioritising work

Caretaking:

  • Supporting the household team in the property when required
  • Providing basic DIY for a range of jobs on the property
  • Completing security checks and ensure house and all garden gates are secure
  • Checking house/property when the principal is away

General Duties:

  • Occasional chauffeuring
  • Valeting cars on a monthly basis

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Nanny- Thetford – RR1800 (interviewing)

Posted on October 1, 2024 by -

We are looking for an experienced and energetic nanny to join a busy, family household, to help look after their lovely four-year old son, and to help with some household chores.

This is a long-term role which is focused on engaging with the little boy and arranging fun activities during 3 days per week during the school holidays, and two or three afternoons each week during term time (but term time hours can be bolstered with additional housekeeping, alongside the families part-time housekeeper, if requested).  There is quite a lot of flexibility surrounding hours for the right person, so please get in touch if you think that you might be interested and be a good fit. Competitive compensation, which will be determined by level of experience.

Hours:

  • Holiday hours: 3 x 8 hour days
  • Term time hours: 2-3 x 4 hour afternoons
  • Must be available for ad hoc babystting and to stay overnight for babysitting when both parents are away (to be arranged in advance, typically 1-2 nights every 2-3 weeks)
  • Flexibility on hours is a great help (though the minimum number of hours will of course be guaranteed)

Childcare:

  • Childcare responsibilities include helping with some school drop-offs and collections, preparing nutritious meals, taking care of the son’s laundry, ironing, bedroom and playroom. The priority is the ability to come up with engaging activities with him, including ones that require a lot of energy like sports in the garden and trampolining!
  • Must like dogs (they have a Labrador and Spaniel) and be happy to walk/ feed them on occasion.
  • Additional hours available for a good ironer, a good cook, and for housekeeping
  • Ability to travel with the family on occasional holidays a bonus

Must be an experienced driver with a clean driving license and have enhanced DBS check before starting. Glowing references essential.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Housekeeper – Gayton, Norfolk – JB1799

Posted on October 1, 2024 by -

Experienced part time housekeeper required for beautiful, grade II listed country house consisting of 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, approximately 9 miles East of Kings Lynn.

The family have 3 school age children, so this would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy home.

The person will need to be reliable, trustworthy and friendly to be around.

Hours:

  • 3- 5 mornings a week
  • 9am-12pm (or to suit school run)
  • Occasional extra hours

The Position:

  • Generally keeping the house clean and tidy
  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Making sure household supplies are always stocked ready for use
  • Emptying bins
  • No cooking

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy with an easy to get along personality
  • Discreet and polite
  • Articulate with a high attention to detail
  • Hard working and genuinely love maintaining the high cleaning standards required
  • Happy to change bed linen and carry out laundry and ironing
  • Animal and child friendly
  • Driver with own transport
  • Non- smoker
  • Physically fit
  • Will live no more than 30 minutes from the property ideally
  • Will be able to provide excellent references
  • Happy to have a DBS check completed before starting

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person on an employed basis.

Car driver essential due to the rural location.

Someone physically fit as this is quite a large house.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Part Time Housekeeper -Nr Overstrand, Norfolk- RR1781

Posted on September 29, 2024 by -

We are looking for a wonderful part time Housekeeper  to help support a lovely family in Norfolk.

Hours: 20 hours per week – Thursday and Friday 8am-4pm and a Sunday 8am-12 midday.

Overall job purpose:

The role of the Housekeeper is to provide a pro-active, consistent general housekeeping service to the family.

The following is intended to provide guidance as to duties but it is not exhaustive.

  • Ensure that the Hall is tidy and organised at all times.
  • Work alongside other part-time cleaners, assisting with deep cleans from time to time.
  • Help with laundry, ironing and bed linen changes for the household, when they are at home.
  • Basic cooking if required
  • Ensure that you always remain aware and alert to the family’s needs, responding to those needs in a timely, polite and efficient manner, even when busy.
  • To always work with the utmost discretion and sensitivity with regards to the family and their guests.
  • To ensure that the house is ready for any events or entertaining, including preparing guest bedrooms, if required.
  • Loading and unloading the dishwasher and emptying the bins.
  • To be flexible and responsive to support other members of the Estate team, so that a high level of service is consistently delivered, and they operate as one team.
  • Identify and alert house owner of any maintenance issues arising concerning fixtures and fittings in the Hall.
  • Replenish log baskets and lay fires, as required.
  • To walk and feed the dogs, as required.
  • Possibly feed the chickens and let them out on arrival as required.
  • To undertake any other relevant activities or errands which fall under the general scope of this role.

Personal Qualities

  • Possess previous housekeeping experience, ideally in a private household.
  • Be friendly, reliable, hardworking, discrete and trustworthy.
  • Be flexible, energetic and pro-active.
  • Be able to work as a team player as well as a stand alone employee
  • Be good at taking direction but also able to work under your own initiative and solve problems.
  • Have a genuine commitment to work to the highest possible standards with excellent attention to detail.
  • Have a positive attitude and an ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK
  • Possess a full, clean UK driving licence and ideally have their own car (due to the rural location of family home)
  • Be a non-smoker.

Other

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to have excellent previous employment references before starting.

Weekend and bank holiday working will be required.

Package:  competitive annual salary on an employed basis.

This is a wonderful position in a beautiful coastal location. The family are lovely so it will be a warm and friendly environment to be a part of.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Nanny/Housekeeper, Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk. REF JF1798

Posted on September 28, 2024 by -

Experienced Nanny/Housekeeper required for busy young family with 4 bedroom modern property in the village of Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk.  Easy access from Ipswich, Hadleigh and Colchester.

The Nanny will be required to work from 3pm to 6.30pm two days a week ( not Monday or Friday ) and the position will include:

  • After school care of two children ages 2 and 4
  • Pick up from school and nursery (10 and 15 minute drive)
  • Play and activities at home-inside and outside
  • Prepare and offer snack and evening meal to the children
  • In time this may include taking the older child to after school club

Extra hours can be available to cover cleaning, laundry and ironing – approx 7 hours a week.

Housekeeping:

  • Housework
  • Laundry and Ironing
  • General tidying during the day
  • Making sure the bathrooms and kitchen are kept clean and tidy

The Person:

  • Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
  • Will have a genuine love of working with children
  • Will have childcare qualifications or extensive previous Nanny experience ( references essential )
  • Kind, caring and someone the children love being with
  • Fun, bright with a creative flair to make time with the children happy and entertaining
  • A car driver with a full UK driving licence ( car provided for collecting the children )
  • Animal friendly as the family have a dog, horses and pony.
  • A non smoker.

£18 per hour will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Please apply via email to-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Housekeeping Role – Tetbury / Gloucestershire- JFRR1799

Posted on September 27, 2024 by -

We are looking for an experienced and professional individual to join the housekeeping team at a busy home near Tetbury. The successful person will join a small team who carry out the cleaning and care of all the rooms in this beautiful private home, delivering the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. They will assist the Housekeeper with the care of all household linen and may also be asked to perform some front-of-house duties, such as serving refreshments and meals to guests.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to build on their existing skills in a varied and challenging role, working alongside a dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly team in a superb working environment in the countryside.

This is a full time, permanent, employed position.

Hours of work :

40 hours per week, over 5 days, Monday to Friday, there is some flexibility on when these hours are worked and the housekeeper will be happy to accommodate those that may need to do the school run etc. Occasional weekend working by prior arrangement.

Salary:

£24,960 per annum with lunch provided and other wonderful perks

The ideal person will :

  • Have worked in a private household or similar role within the hospitality industry, with previous experience of housekeeping and cleaning.
  • Be meticulous with a close attention to detail as well as committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and care.
  • Be highly organised with good initiative, and the ability to prioritise, and time manage the daily tasks effectively.
  • Possess a pro-active and hands-on attitude, to work effectively and flexibly as part of a small team.

In return, there will be a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) and generous pension scheme contributions. Lunch is also provided.

For more information about this lovely opportunity, please email your CV and covering letter to Jackie / Rebecca at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 11th October 2024

Estate Worker/Handyperson, Dorchester, Dorset. REF JF1797

Posted on September 27, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Estate Worker/Handyperson required for country estate located in the lush Frome Valley in the south west of England.

The Estate runs a number of businesses, including holiday accommodation, residential lettings, game shooting, fly fishing and self storage which all require high standard maintenance.

The Estate Worker/ Handyperson will be responsible for the general upkeep and supporting the above businesses. This role requires a proactive individual with a wide range of skills, including basic plumbing, decorating and general repairs.

Key responsibilities

  • To perform routine maintenance and repairs
  • To carry out minor plumbing and decorations
  • To assist with landscaping and grounds keeping
  • General driving duties
  • Some front of house ( serving guests )

The Person will have:

  • Experience of basic plumbing, and decorations
  • Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects
  • A valid, full, UK driving licence
  • Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings as required

This is ideally a live in position and accommodation is available on site.

Live out could be considered if the person’s commute is no more than 20 minutes from the estate.

Interviews available immediately.

Please apply via email to – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part time Housekeeper / Cleaner – Fakenham – RR1796 (interviews in process)

Posted on September 25, 2024 by -

We are looking for a lovely, local housekeeper / cleaner to provide approximately 4.5 hours cleaning a week for a family of 5 who have a beautiful 5 bedroom property.

The role will include laundry too as well as all cleaning duties (polishing, dusting, hoovering, mopping, changing bed sheets, general tidying etc).

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Housekeeper, Bury St Edmunds. REF JF1794

Posted on September 23, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for busy family household located approx 6 miles South East of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

The house is a substantial Victorian farm house with large rooms, some solid floors, large staircase and high ceilings.

The ideal person will be able to work a minimum of 8 hours a week over two days, covering the following:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • General tidying of the house
  • Keeping bathrooms and kitchen clean
  • Emptying bins
  • Cupboard tidying

There is an opportunity for a 6-8 hours extra a week to cover:

  • School drop offs
  • Helping with a shetland pony plus new pony

A good hourly rate will be paid to a reliable, enthusiastic person with a good work ethic is happy to work work around a young family.

A friendly, easy to get along with person essential.

Car driver and non smoker only.

To apply email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Part time Housekeeper / Cleaner – Langham, Norfolk- RR1793

Posted on September 23, 2024 by -

We are looking for a wonderfully experienced and reliable housekeeper for 2, possibly 3 hours a day Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Friday each week.

Hours:

8.00am-10.00am would be the ideal although for the right person it could be 9.00am-11.00am.

The position will involve a general tidy up each morning, putting things away after breakfast and sorting the kitchen out once the children have gone to school.

The family have a part time cleaner who helps keep on top of the house a few times a week so this is really an extra pair of hands to enable the principals to go to work straight after the school run.

It will entail:

  • Keeping laundry room, boot room and entrance hall neat and tidy
  • Sorting the kitchen, having a general tidy up, wiping down all surfaces, hoovering and moping the floor, loading dishwasher
  • The plan would be to do a general clean round the house / rooms that are in use and then turn over 1 room properly each day so that by the end of the week the house has had a thorough clean
  • Changing bed sheets
  • Light ironing (the family have a lovely person that does the bulk of their laundry each week so it really will be the odd shirt etc here and there)

This is a long term, permanent, self employed role in a gorgeous fun, family environment.

The family have two school age children and a friendly dog so the housekeeper must be happy to work amongst children and pets. This would suit a very organised and tidy person as the family are very neat and tidy themselves and live in a very warm and calming way. They must have worked in a similar role / setting previously and be fit and healthy as the house is quite large.

For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Property Manager -Great Cressingham, Norfolk- RR1792

Posted on September 23, 2024 by -

Experienced and practical Property Manager required at one of Norfolk’s prestigious Estates. The estate is primarily focused on agriculture and has a diverse portfolio of properties, including residential houses and commercial lets.

The Property Manager will oversee the management and maintenance of 54 residential houses and several commercial properties. The role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in property management, financial responsibility, and the ability to manage renewable energy projects, including solar and anaerobic digestion systems.

This is a full time, permanent role. The person will predominantly be based in Norfolk on the estate but will need to be happy going to London from time to time.

Hours: Monday – Friday with the very occasional weekend when the principals are in residence

Main Responsibilities:

Property Management:

  •  Oversee the day-to-day operations of 54 residential properties and several commercial lets
  • Ensure properties are well-maintained and comply with safety and legal standards
  • Manage tenant relationships, addressing concerns and ensuring high levels of satisfaction
  • Coordinate property repairs, maintenance, and renovations as needed

Renewable Energy Projects:

  •  Lead and manage solar and anaerobic digestion projects
  • Monitor and optimize the performance of renewable energy systems
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals

Financial Management:

  • Prepare and manage budgets for property operations and maintenance
  • Handle financial reporting, including income and expenditure statements
  • Ensure timely collection of rents and management of financial records
  • Conduct financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability

Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain accurate records of property-related activities
  • Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
  • Coordinate with external contractors and service providers
  • Compliance and Regulations, Ensuring all properties comply with UK regulations
  • Stay updated on property management best practices and legal requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proven experience in property management, with a focus on residential and commercial properties
  • Strong understanding and experience with renewable energy projects
  • Excellent financial management skills, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost analysis
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in property management software and MS Office Suite
  • Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to various property locations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certification in property management (e.g., CPM, RPA)
  • Experience in sustainable property management practices

Other duties include assisting the estate management team with ideas to exploit the estate’s potential to create other development prospects to increase revenues . Duties include assisting in property management of a few properties in the London area from time to time as assigned.

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer and opportunities for professional growth and development available. Wonderful rural location providing a beautiful working environment.

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca using info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Wardrobe Coordinator, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. REF JF1791

Posted on September 21, 2024 by -

Experienced Wardrobe Co-ordinator required to join a small, busy team within a large country home in rural Gloucestershire, for the female principal.

This is a part time position and the hours will be 20 per week, ideally over 4 days – to be agreed, however flexibility required to cover changing schedules on occasions.

As Wardrobe Co-ordinator in the private household, you will be responsible for the care, maintenance and preparation of the principal’s wardrobe and for the cleanliness of their private rooms. A flexible approach to working hours is essential due to the nature of the principal’s busy itinerary but we are open to discussion on the exact working pattern.

Key Responsibilities include:

Wardrobe:

  • Have primary responsibility for the care of the female principal’s wardrobe at the country home, including packing, undertaking cleaning, repairs and alterations as required.
  • Take direction on outfit choices and undertaking personal dressing duties as required, including pressing all clothing, preparing garments, shoes, bags, hats for specific functions, preparing and laying out clothes daily.
  • Provide styling suggestions relevant to the nature of events.
  • Undertake simple repairs and alterations, co-ordinating dry-cleaning or advanced alterations as required.
  • Co-ordinate wardrobe and luggage for travel as required.
  • Maintain records of the condition of pieces ensuring everything is stored and repaired as needed.
  • Undertake personal shopping and clothing purchases when necessary.
  • Work flexibly, undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role and as required to ensure that a high standard of service is maintained.
  • Housekeeping:
  • Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the bedroom, bathroom, and wardrobe area.
  • Undertake a hands-on role with general cleaning duties as required including dusting, hoovering and restocking of bathroom supplies
  • Responsible for the care, laundry and ironing of personal items About you: Essential:
  • Demonstrable experience of working with clothing or housekeeping to a high standard.
  • Possess strong practical skills, including basic dressmaking, alterations and the ability to both machine and hand sew to a high standard.
  • Have awareness of the care and maintenance of specialised fabrics.

Requirements:

  • A proven ability to set and maintain high standards within a work environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, highly organised and able to work to strict deadlines .
  • Effective working in a small team, flexible, conscientious and hardworking
  • Have good self-presentation, punctuality and strong inter-personal skills; able to communicate with people at all levels with confidence and clarity
  • High levels of emotional maturity, resilience and discretion
  • Comfortable using initiative and anticipating needs in order to deliver exceptional service.
  • A hands-on approach to work with an ability and willingness to learn, take direction.
  • If required, prepared to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
  • Possess a good level of digital literacy and able maintain accurate records
  • Hold a full clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

  •  Previous experience as a dresser, providing a personal service or within a private domestic setting is beneficial.
  • Willingness to develop knowledge of different orders of dress.

Wider benefits:

  •  25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
  • 15% employer contribution pension

To apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Driver/Handyperson, Newmarket Suffolk. REF JF1788

Posted on September 20, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Driver/Handyperson required to work for the Principals of a large country estate located close to Newmarket.

This is a Monday to Friday position, however the successful person must be flexible, as there will be times when meetings in London run into the evening meaning a late finish. Airport runs which take place over a weekend or bank holiday will also be required at times.

Previous private household experience is essential and the ideal person will have driven for a family recently.

We are looking for a polite, well presented and easy to get along with person.

The Position (Driving):

  • Driving for the Principals and their family
  • Airport runs
  • Cleaning the cars
  • Driving a variety of luxury vehicles and also farm vehicles
  • Organising servicing of the vehicles and making sure tax and MOT are kept up to date
  • Keeping the vehicles fuelled and ready for use

The Position ( Handyperson):

  • Carrying out minor DIY tasks around the estate
  • Keeping on top of rental property repairs – checking to see what tradespeople need to be called
  • Changing light bulbs and keeping tenanted properties tidy and safe
  • Keeping the main house supplied with logs and replacing light bulbs etc

The Person will be:

  • Polite, well presented and personable
  • Local to the property (within half an hour)
  • A safe, confident driver with a full, clean UK driving licence)
  • Experienced with driving in London and in the Suffolk countryside and surrounding areas.
  • A non smoker
  • Physically fit
  • Experienced with basic DIY
  • Happy to turn their hands to a variety of tasks throughout the day/week.

A good annual salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Part Time Groom, Needham Market, Suffolk. REF JF1787

Posted on September 19, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Groom required to cover Full Time Groom’s days off.

This is a small family yard with 3, possibly 4 large horses, so the successful person must be confident and capable handling fit, hunting horses on the ground.

Days required will be Thursday afternoons and a split shift on Sundays.

The Position will involve:

  • All yard work to a high standard-mucking out, sweeping, hays, waters etc
  • Tacking up horses for the riders and untacking
  • Tack cleaning
  • Turning horses out and bringing them in from the field
  • Checking for injury and reporting to owner or head groom
  • Changing rugs
  • Brushing off and picking our feet
  • Making sure hays and water in stables and feed when required

The Person will be:

  • Local to the area
  • Car driver
  • Experienced in all yard duties
  • Able to spot injury or illness
  • Confident and capable handling large, fit horses.
  • Able to commit to the Thursday pm and split shift Sunday.
  • Happy to tack up for the riders

A good hourly rate will be paid to the successful person who can provide fully checkable horse related references.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

House/Pet Sitter – Needham Market, Suffolk. REF JF1786

Posted on September 18, 2024 by -

Two Bedroom Country Cottage available to rent at half the market value in exchange for ad-hoc house/pet sitting.

The cottage is located close to shops in Needham Market and is within easy reach (4 miles) of Stowmarket which offers supermarkets and golf.

Both Needham Market and Stowmarket have stations and buses.

The accommodation is as follows:

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
  • Sitting Room
  • Kitchen and hallway
  • Situated at the rear of the main house
  • Set in 15 acres of garden/grounds of which 4 acres (with field shelter and mains water) may be available to rent for grazing by separate tenancy agreement.

We are looking for a country loving person or couple to keep an eye on the house and care for 2 friendly dogs when the owners go away.

Owner’s trips of longer than a few days would be very rare, so the majority of cover will be when the owners are in London or out for the day locally.

Car drivers essential due to the rural location.

The rent for this cottage will be £500 PCM and utility bills are excluded.  Available early November 2024.

There may be the opportunity for some gardening/housekeeping work on a self employed basis in the future.

Sadly the accommodation is not suitable for a family with children . One well behaved small dog may be considered.

References will be required.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Estate Worker / Groom couple (with accommodation) – Norfolk RR1785

Posted on September 16, 2024 by -

We are looking for an experienced Estate Worker / Groom couple who are capable of running a private mini estate with top class equestrian facilities and horses.

The couple must be loyal and trustworthy with previous experience in the same or similar role.

This would suit two highly organised and motivated people who take great pride in their work. The principals spend a significant amount of time working overseas so it is really important that the couple can confidently run things at home in their absence, dealing with all issues, big or small.

As the estate has other staff members, it is crucial that the couple are friendly, approachable and nice to be around.

Estate Work responsibilities:

Full time, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system:

  • Estate Maintenance -fixing fence rails, gates or posts
  • Using tractor to bring in hay bales or push up muck heap
  • Fertilise / roll paddocks
  • Use arena and canter track harrows and rollers
  • Gardening-  mowing , weeding, leaf clearing, strimming, spraying, use of chainsaw, clearing gutters
  • Manage contractors (ring plumbers, electricians, IT specialists, CCTV)
  • General property maintenance and tidiness, basic DIY (bit of a Jack of all trades)
  • Manage tenants – answer queries and arrange for any works
  • Ensure everything works and is clean and tidy all year round
  • Pest / vermin control
  • Animal care (dogs and horses)
  • Integrate with other staff, including 1 full time groom, 2 part time helpers, 1 part time gardener
  • It would be a real advantage and preferred if the person held a basic tractor licence, chainsaw licence and sprayer licence

Groom responsibilities:

Full time including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system

  • Sole charge and assisting current full time groom
  • Light weight rider to help exercise fit, top class competition horses (preferred but not essential, can be a non-riding role)
  • Bring horses in and out
  • Feed, rug up
  • Manage vets, physio,  farrier appointments
  • Use horse walker and all usual yard and paddock maintenance (mucking out, poo picking, grooming, sweeping yard)
  • Housekeeping – cleaning, ironing,  shopping/ general errands
  • Salt the yard in the winter, sort frozen taps, buckets

The couple:

  • Must have worked in a similar role previously
  • Must have worked together before as a couple
  • Must have excellent English and communication skills and be capable of using WhatsApp to liaise with estate owners who work overseas a lot of the time
  • 2 well behaved dogs maximum welcome
  • Due to the nature of the role, the hours, the accommodation  and the facilities this would not suit a couple who have a young family
  • Must be self starters

Excellent package on offer for the right couple.

Fantastic, on site accommodation available (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house)

Wonderful rural location with top class facilities.

For more information, please contact Rebecca using info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Estate Worker, North Norfolk. REF JB1783

Posted on September 13, 2024 by -

Full Time Experienced Estate Worker for country estate located in North Norfolk.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person with a good work ethic to join the team maintaining parkland, woodland, fencing and conservation areas.

Job Description:

  • Tractor and implement use to maintain conservation areas
  • Conservation work
  • General grass cutting using large ride on mower
  • Strimming, hedge cutting, ditch clearing etc
  • Maintenance of parkland and woodland areas
  • Assisting with fencing
  • Pest Control
  • Spraying
  • General Estate duties

The Person:

  • Reliable, friendly with an excellent work ethic
  • A team player who is happy to follow instructions
  • Polite and easy to get along with
  • Knowledgeable on general Estate upkeep
  • A machine operator with field maintenance experience
  • Will have ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutter, chain saw experience and certificates would be preferred
  • Will have a Full UK driving licence
  • Happy to work weekends as and when required

A competitive salary depending on the successful persons experience will be offered along with accommodation.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Houseman, Ipswich, Suffolk. REF JF1782

Posted on September 11, 2024 by -

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Houseman to join a small team who take care of this fabulous country house located approx 9 miles south of Ipswich, Suffolk.

The property is close to the coast providing a great area for walking, sailing, cycling and generally enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

The current houseman is sadly retiring after 24 happy years, making this a highly recommended position.

The successful person will be offered a one bedroom cottage in the grounds and a salary in exchange for working part time.

The Houseman will be required to work 15 hours a week over 5 days – usually with Sunday and Monday as days off.

The Position:

  • Mowing the lawn using a large ride on mower
  • Care of 4 Alpacas
  • Care when required of a 3 month old puppy
  • Pool Maintenance
  • Security and Caretaking
  • Watering plants in the house and greenhouse
  • Liaising with tradesmen and deliveries
  • Keeping the terrace tidy
  • Emptying bins
  • Checking the heating oil level
  • Changing light bulbs
  • Errands, such as buying newspapers and other items
  • Occasional driving

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy, discreet and really nice to have around
  • Polite and personable
  • Will have previously worked within a private household, as a houseman, butler or similar
  • Will have good maintenance experience – inside and outside
  • Will have a full UK driving licence
  • Will be animal friendly and preferably experienced with Alpacas and dogs
  • Will possess good gardening skills and have large garden machinery experience
  • Will be comfortable working on a ladder to clean gutters etc.

For further information or to apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Groundsperson/Handyperson, South Cambridgeshire. REF JF1779

Posted on September 11, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Grounds and Maintenance Person required for private country estate located approx south of Cambridge

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join this small team 5 days a week with occasional weekend work as required

The estate comprises 29 acres of parkland, 3 acres of garden and a 9 acre historic walled garden.

The Position:-

  • General maintenance of all parkland areas within the grounds
  • Assisting Head Gardener with weeding, cutting back etc
  • Assisting with kitchen garden
  • Tree pruning
  • Watering
  • Strimming and weeding
  • Hedge cutting
  • Clearing
  • Leaf collection
  • Log cutting
  • Cutting back trees
  • Using large garden machinery, ride on mowers, small tractor, leaf blowers, hedge cutters.
  • Keeping the general areas tidy
  • Occasional painting of external areas and garden fixtures
  • Smaller property maintenance tasks such as maintaining gates and fences, power washing etc
  • Keeping small drains clear of leaves and debris
  • Occasional extra visits to check on property when owners are away
  • Cleaning cars
  • Maintenance of the swimming pool
  • Liaising with other staff members and external service providers as appropriate

The Person:-

  • Reliable, punctual and willing to work with others
  • Enthusiastic, self motivated and discreet
  • Flexible, and possesive of a ‘can do’ attitude to all aspects of work
  • Will have a full UK driving licence
  • Will be physically fit
  • Happy to work outside in all seasons
  • Knowledgeable about trees, plants and shrubs
  • Interested and knowledgeable in wildflower meadows, woodland and parkland
  • A car driver with own transport
  • Experienced with the use of large garden machinery
  • Chain saw licence is a plus

An attractive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk