A couple (m/f/d) capable of working independently (40 hours per week) is sought near Braunschweig to join the team. The family of five – comprising three daughters (aged 10, 14 and 17) and a dog – is looking for a couple who will look after the house and grounds independently, with dedication, technical know-how and an eye for the practicalities of everyday life.

Your tasks:

• Basic, maintenance and visual cleaning
• General household organisation and keeping things tidy
• Laundry and Wardrobe Care
• Shopping, drawing up a shopping list and running errands
• Cooking (light meals, 2–3 times a week)
• Dog-sitting (including when the family is away, if required)
• Management of building services, security systems, heating systems and swimming pool equipment, as well as maintenance schedules
• Co-ordination of service providers and supervision of tradespeople
• Minor DIY jobs
• Help with garden maintenance (natural garden)
• Fleet maintenance
• Childcare available on request (a nanny is on hand)
• Organising and running social events for up to 20 people (1–2 times a year)
• Management of additional properties (holiday homes)

The modern house, measuring 600 m², is situated on a park-like plot of approximately three hectares. The living and usable space, including the swimming pool, totals around 900 m², whilst a detached guest and children’s house of approximately 120 m² is also part of your responsibilities. In terms of housekeeping, you will be responsible for the thorough cleaning of the living areas and for looking after the laundry and wardrobes. High-quality materials such as natural stone and wood require special attention. The lady of the house would appreciate it if you used environmentally friendly, natural cleaning products and exercised discretion when using the washing machine and tumble dryer. You will also keep an eye on the upkeep and maintenance of household appliances to ensure that you have access to fully functional equipment at all times. When the master of the house goes on a business trip, he appreciates your help in packing his suitcase. Once or twice a year, the family may host social gatherings and would like your assistance with the preparations, so that together you can ensure everything runs smoothly. If you enjoy cooking, light meals such as salads, prepared two to three times a week, are welcome. A nanny is on hand for the daughters; she takes care of preparing meals for the girls and cleans their bedrooms and bathrooms. The technical management of the property requires experience and a keen interest in dealing with sophisticated building services. You will coordinate tradespeople, keep an eye on maintenance schedules and carry out minor tasks yourself. Due to the modern technology involved, the property is somewhat prone to technical issues. In the event of a technical emergency, the family expects you to be on call even in the evenings or at night, for which you will, of course, be remunerated. A contact person with the necessary technical expertise in the property sector will be on hand to advise you as required. Your responsibilities include both fleet management and the upkeep of the grounds, including lawn and rose care as well as pruning, although the grounds are a nature reserve. You will work in consultation with another gardener and a specialist gardening firm. The family has a dog, who will be delighted by your attention. This includes, where necessary, taking the dog for walks, organising appointments with the vet and the dog groomer, and providing the necessary care in the event of health problems, such as cleaning the dog’s ears daily in the event of an infection. During a family holiday, looking after the dog may occasionally involve a period of up to 14 days, for which you will be paid separately by mutual agreement. You will occasionally help look after other holiday homes, including those in the heathland and in Italy (where additional staff are on site). The current housekeeping couple have been part of the team for many years and will be taking their well-deserved retirement at the end of 2027. Training and a handover of the experience gained over the years will be provided. The couple are looking for a strong team that can organise and plan their day independently. If you can deal with any problems that arise in a solution-oriented way, this role is the perfect fit for you.

We offer:

• Permanent position
• Attractive remuneration
• 13th monthly salary
• 40 hours per week
• Fixed working hours, Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 4.00 pm at the latest
• Accommodation may be provided free of charge
• 6 weeks holiday
• Start of work by arrangement

You can look forward to a rewarding, long-term role in a well-maintained, high-quality environment, with clearly defined responsibilities within the team and plenty of scope to shape your work. The spacious company accommodation provided ensures short commutes and a pleasant living situation locally.

We also welcome applications from candidates with experience, for example as a housekeeper (m/f/d), hotel manager (m/f/d), plant mechanic specialising in plumbing, heating and air conditioning (m/f/d), building services technician (m/f/d) or tradesperson (m/f/d).

If this job vacancy appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application documents by email at bewerbung@systemstraub.de or by post. If you have any questions, you can contact us Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on 040-82279840.

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