Gardener​/Groundsman & Housekeeper; no cooking) Ross-shire, cottage

Position: Gardener/Groundsman & Housekeeper (no cooking) Ross-shire, 2 bed cottage, £70k

Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd | Full time

• Salary Negotiable according to experience up to £70k gross pa
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

DOMESTIC COUPLE – GARDENER/GROUNDSMAN &HOUSEKEEPER
Rural Ross-shire | Live-in 2 bed cottage | Start February 2027
Awonderful opportunity for an experienced, hands-on couple to join a youngfamily at their beautiful nine-bedroom Highland lodge in rural Ross-shire .This is a brand-new position for a couple who enjoy rural livingande looking for a long-term role.
Housekeeper
An experienced housekeeper with excellent attention to detail is sought. No childcare is required, as thefamily employ a full-time nanny for their three children but would best suit a child orientated housekeeper. Duties will include:

• Full hands-on cleaning to a high standard

• Laundry and ironing

• Care of antique furniture, finefurnishings and delicate finishes

• Keeping the house beautifullyorganised and presented

• No cooking required

Gardener/Groundsman
An experienced sole gardener/groundsman is required to maintain approximately three acres of formal garden and grounds within the wider estate. Duties will include:

• Herbaceous borders, shrubs and general garden maintenance

• Pruning, weeding and hedge cutting

• Chainsaw work and log splitting

• General grounds and estatemaintenance

• Laying and maintaining fires

• Other practical outdoor dutiesas required together with ad hoc driving for errands

Thecouple must be practical, proactive and hands-on ,with a genuine appreciation for country living. Two drivers preferred due to rural location but only one essential. Accommodation: A two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage is provided within the grounds, with its own garden. All costs covered.

Hours:

• Gardener/Groundsman:
  
  Monday–Friday, 9-5 or 8-4

• Housekeeper:
  Monday–Friday,9–4

Role to commence in February 2027, interviewing now. Salary negotiable according to experience up to £70k gross pa.