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Job Vacancy: Domestic Couple Location: West Wicklow, Ireland (50 mins from Dublin towards the Wicklow Mountains) Position: Domestic Couple (Housekeeper /Manager Groundsman/Estate Maintenance) Hours: Full time, 5 days a week 9am - 5pm with flexibility if guests are staying. Our friendly and welcoming client is looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated couple to run their beautiful equestrian estate in the Irish countryside. The estate includes a beautiful 800sqm home, stables with horses, dogs, and lovely gardens and grounds. The ideal couple will take pride and enjoyment from their role as a domestic couple. Roles and Responsibilities to include: Housekeeper/Interior: - Maintain the pristine condition of the home with high-level cleaning and presentation akin to a hotel standard. - Attention to detail in tasks such as ironing, laundry, bed changing, and towel folding. - Discretion and respect for privacy within the home. - Keep inventories or household supplies ensuring a good level of stock at all times. Groundsman/Estate Maintenance: - Care for the grounds and gardens, including sweeping leaves, lawn maintenance, and watering (there is a garden service team on site fortnightly). - Assisting with mucking out stables for the horses. - Walking and caring for the family dog and looking after other animals on the estate when the owners are away. - General estate maintenance including paddock checks, fencing, water supply management, and indoor arena upkeep. - Basic vehicle upkeep and cleaning, occasional driving, and monitoring and setting the estate CCTV, alarm & security systems. - Proactive approach to tasks and pride in maintaining the estate's high standards. - Firewood maintenance Candidate requirements: - Pride in your work and a proactive attitude. - Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision. - Genuine enjoyment and comfort around animals, particularly horses and dogs. - Must enjoy a countryside setting and lifestyle. - Previous experience in similar roles preferred. - Discreet and respectful of privacy, with excellent boundaries. - Flexibility to adjust schedules when hosting guests or traveling. - DBS check and excellent references required. - Driving licence - You must have checkable references and a clear and recent DBS check. Accommodation and Benefits: - Accommodation provided in a charming 3-bedroom gatehouse on the estate which is semi furnished. Well-behaved pets accepted. - Car provided for the couple to use - Competitive combined salary of 80K with discretionary yearly bonus. Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked. Please note we cannot guarantee a response to every application