A professional couple with no children is looking for an animal loving, dynamic, passionate and dedicated domestic couple (Housekeeper + Groundsman/Estate Maintenance). The estate is based in West Wicklow (50 mins from Dublin towards the Wicklow Mountains)

Looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated couple to run a beautiful equestrian estate in the Irish countryside The estate includes a beautiful 800sqm home, stables with horses, dogs, and lovely gardens and grounds. The ideal couple will take pride and enjoyment from their role as a domestic couple. 

EU, Swiss and UK passport holders welcome.

Roles and Responsibilities to include:

Housekeeper/Interior:

• Maintain the pristine condition of the home with high-level cleaning and presentation akin to a hotel standard.
• Attention to detail in tasks such as ironing, laundry, bed changing, and towel folding.
• Discretion and respect for privacy within the home. 
• Overseeing the dogs during the day if the owner goes out and dog sitting when owners are away.
• Keep inventories of household supplies ensuring a good level of stock at all times.

Groundsman/Estate Maintenance:

• Care for the grounds and gardens, including sweeping leaves, lawn maintenance, hedges, weeding, strimming and tidying (there is a gardener who comes once a week in summer and when needed in Winter)
• Mucking out, feeding and general care for the horses. (In-depth training will be given for the horses)
• Looking after all animals on the estate when the owners are away.
• General estate maintenance including paddock checks, fencing, water supply management, and building upkeep.
• Basic vehicle upkeep and cleaning, occasional driving.
• Maintenance and upkeep of estate machinery.
• Proactive approach to tasks and pride in maintaining the estate's high standards.
• Firewood maintenance

Candidate requirements:

• Pride in your work and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.
• Genuine enjoyment and comfort around animals, particularly horses and dogs.
• Must enjoy a countryside setting and lifestyle.
• Previous experience in similar roles preferred.
• Discreet and respectful of privacy, with excellent boundaries.
• Flexibility to adjust schedules when hosting guests or traveling.
• Excellent references required.
• Driving licence
• You must have checkable references and a clear and recent DBS check.

Accommodation and Benefits:

• Accommodation provided in a charming 3-bedroom gatehouse on the estate which is fully furnished. 
• Car provided for the couple to use
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with flexibility if guests are staying. 
• Every second weekend you will work a half day Saturday and Sunday with a day off on Monday.
• EU, Swiss and UK passport holders welcome.
• Competitive combined salary of 80K€ with discretionary yearly bonus.
• Overtime or time in lieu for extra hours worked.

REF: S&W#3301610