PHS Job 3229 Permanent Part-time Live-out Housekeeper Job in Talisker, Highland Salary 20-25 GBPhour gross (self-employed)

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Isle of South Uist - UK

profile Hourly Salary: £ 20 - 25
profile Experience Required: 18years
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER JOB TALISKER HIGHLAND ISLE OF SKYE
SALARY: 20-25 GBP/HOUR GROSS (SELF-EMPLOYED)
PHS JOB 3229

Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent part-time live-out Housekeeper opportunity supporting a gentleman living in a truly unique and historically significant 18th-century Scottish home. Nestled in a dramatic coastal setting and surrounded by stunning Highland scenery the property offers a peaceful and beautiful working environment. Due to the rural location applicants must hold a full driving licence and be comfortable commuting by car within approximately 2025km of the residence.

This warm and respectful household values professionalism reliability and a positive attitude. The home consists of three floors including several active bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms charming reception rooms and a rarely used top floor that primarily functions as organised storage. The principal lives alone with two friendly senior cats and enjoys a quiet lifestyle focused on writing and research.

The successful candidate will be a trustworthy proactive and experienced housekeeper able to work independently and maintain the high standards expected in a historic property. This role is ideally suited to someone who prefers a stable long-term part-time engagement and who is comfortable managing housekeeping autonomously. While the position is typically structured as 6-10 hours per week the principal is open to discussing two shorter days should the right candidate prefer this arrangement.

Perfect Household Staff has been assisting professional housekeepers find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique housekeeping agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a housekeeper you have come to the right place. We will help you find a fantastic opportunity.

Only applicants with the right to work in the UK can be considered.

Type: Part-Time Live-Out Permanent
Working Days: 1-2 day per week (flexible)
Working Hours: 6-10 hours per week (flexible)
Language: English
Salary: 20-25 gross per hour self employment
Driving: Essential having your own car
Location: Rural Highlands Talisker Isle of Skye (Scotland)
Starting Date: Flexible / As soon as possible

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • General housekeeping of an 18th-century home ensuring all living areas bedrooms and bathrooms are kept clean tidy and well maintained
  • Weekly deep-cleaning tasks including dusting hoovering mopping and polishing
  • Cleaning the stove/grate
  • Replenishing the log basket with firewood or smokeless fuel (winter only)
  • Organising supplies near the back porch
  • Laundry management including washing drying folding ironing and wardrobe organisation
  • Handling bed linen for guest bedrooms as required when family or visitors stay
  • Occasional lighter duties on the top floor (primarily storage and light hoovering)
  • Kitchen upkeep appliance cleaning and ensuring communal areas remain presentable
  • Proactive use of initiative to identify tasks maintain household routines and support the smooth running of the property

Minimal Requirements:

  • 5 years of private Housekeeper experience
  • Two excellent checkable references
  • Conversational English
  • Full UK working permit
  • Full driving licence and own car (essential)


If you are personally interested in the Housekeeper job or know another professional housekeeper who may be suitable please apply via our website or email

We are always delighted to register new candidates and are happy to answer any questions regarding our vacancies.
We are an established housekeeping agency in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a professional housekeeper you have come to the right place. You will be able to see other housekeeping jobs in our blog under Featured Positions.


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General housekeeping of an 18th-century home ensuring all living areas bedrooms and bathrooms are kept clean tidy and well maintained Weekly deep-cleaning tasks including dusting hoovering mopping and polishing Cleaning the stove/grate Replenishing the log basket with firewood or smokeless fuel (winter only) Organising supplies near the back porch Laundry management including washing drying folding ironing and wardrobe organisation Handling bed linen for guest bedrooms as required when family or visitors stay Occasional lighter duties on the top floor (primarily storage and light hoovering) Kitchen upkeep appliance cleaning and ensuring communal areas remain presentable Proactive use of initiative to identify tasks maintain household routines and support the smooth running of the property


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General housekeeping of an 18th-century home ensuring all living areas bedrooms and bathrooms are kept clean tidy and well maintainedWeekly deep-cleaning tasks including dusting hoovering mopping and polishingCleaning the stove/grateReplenishing the log basket with firewood or smokeless fuel (winter only)Organising supplies near the back porchLaundry management including washing drying folding ironing and wardrobe organisationHandling bed linen for guest bedrooms

PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER JOB TALISKER HIGHLAND ISLE OF SKYESALARY: 20-25 GBP/HOUR GROSS (SELF-EMPLOYED)PHS JOB 3229Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent part-time live-out Housekeeper opportunity supporting a gentleman living in a truly unique and historically...
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