Caretaking Maintenance & Housekeeper couple, Scottish highlands, £80k gross pa

Trades & Services
Scotland
March 8, 2026
£40000 - £40000
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Caretaking Maintenance & Housekeeper couple, Scottish highlands, £80k gross pa

Full time Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd United Kingdom

Job Information

Domestic Couple

Work Experience: 4-5 years

£70k – £80k negotiable according to experience

City: Scottish highlands

Job Description

Live-in Caretaking Couple – Maintenance & Housekeeper

Principals based in London visit approximately twice a year

Separate accommodation & car provided

We are seeking an experienced and reliable domestic couple for a brand new position caring for a recently renovated private estate set within 1,000 acres.

Role Includes:

  • High-level housekeeping and laundry
  • General maintenance, repairs, and grounds care
  • Preventative upkeep to minimise contractors
  • General security, overseeing the property when owners are absent

Details:

  • Separate flat in renovated gatehouse
  • No cooking required (chef generally accompanies family during visits)
  • No other staff employed
  • Approx. 10 miles to nearest town
  • Principals in very occasional residence

Ideal Candidates:

  • Practical/handyman, ideally with building skills although not essential
  • Independent, proactive and organised
  • Enjoy remote living

Working 5 days per week, max 40hrs, car provided on and off duty. Regret not suitable for dependents, pets considered.

Start: As soon as the right couple is found

Salary negotiable according to previous experience from £70k-£80k gross pa

Long-term opportunity for the right candidates in a beautiful rural setting.

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