Massey's Agency

DOMESTIC STAFF RECRUITMENT

Welcome to the world's oldest housekeeper agency servicing clients UK nationwide. Massey’s Agency has been sourcing and placing staff since 1845. Our consultants have many years’ combined experience in the domestic staff sector and have gained an enviable reputation for consistently placing good, experienced and well-referenced staff.

Aug 29, 2024  
£45,000 yearly
Live-in housekeeper Ref: 8868D Category: Live In Housekeepers Our client is looking for a discreet, hard-working and knowledgeable housekeeper who is meticulous at keeping a house to the highest standards. This is a semi formal household and there is also a chauffeur and house manager.  A typical day would start around 6.45am to prepare breakfast for the family (does not involve any cooking). Once breakfast is over and the children have left for school the cleaning would start until around midday. You would then have a 3-hour break before starting the laundry and ironing and putting the clothes away then preparing dinner (very simple and no meal planning involved, the principal would advise what to do each day). The family eat around 6 or 7pm and you would be expected to serve the dinner. Once dinner is over you would clear up and clean the kitchen. You would finish your day no later than 8.30pm.  On a Friday, you finish at 12pm. There may be some Saturday...
Massey's Agency Kensington, London, UK Full time
Aug 29, 2024  
£55,000 yearly
Housekeeper Ref: 7866A Category: Live In Housekeepers We are looking for a wonderful housekeeper for our clients. The owners primarily use the residence at weekends/bank holidays with occasional other use in summer weeks. They typically arrive Friday and leave Monday. Most of the time they are alone.  Though there is no set pattern, on average once, and maximum twice, a month they may have lunch or dinner parties (6-18 people) and maybe 8 times a year weekend guests (2-12 at a time). The household style is informal but done to a high standard. There are dogs (setters) to be looked after living at the property, though on your days off the dog care will be done by the gardeners. Housekeeper The housekeepers job is a full time high standard hands on housekeepers job. Housekeeper would be expected to be on duty at weekends when owners in residence including evenings as late as needed for dinner clearing. Days and hours otherwise are flexible so long as...
Massey's Agency Oxfordshire, UK Full time
Aug 29, 2024  
£33,600 yearly
Nanny 6 month contract Ref: 8866A Category: Nanny This family are looking for an experienced, energetic and fun loving nanny to look after their small daughter who they describe as very busy! They need someone who loves being outside as their daughter loves nature and spends most of her time on outdoor activities.  You will need to be happy being outside in all weathers especially as the area has extremely cold winters. They have extensive gardens and grounds for adventures and play.  Must like dogs, Cooking ability would also be ideal.  Location Inverness , United Kingdom Job Type Part Time Salary Up to £33,600 Per Year Depending on experience and number of hours; + cottage separate from main house Driver Required Yes Household 2 Adults and one child [aged 2 yrs] Working Days Monday to Friday [ 3 -4 days a week] Working Hours 9am - 5pm Start Date Mid October through to the end of March 2025
Massey's Agency Inverness, UK Part time
Aug 29, 2024  
£42,000 yearly
Housekeeper Ref: 3554D Category: Live Out Housekeepers Our client is looking for a live-out housekeeper for a large 3-floor house in St Johns Wood. The household consists of 5 people (parents, 2 teenage children and grandmother) and there are no pets.  Duties include housekeeping and laundry to a high standard (no cooking). The client is particularly keen for the candidate to have strong laundry skills as at times they will be required to wash delicate materials by hand. They also have a range of such materials as marble, glass and wood in the house so the housekeeper has to have experience with those and must have experience of working in large high-end houses. The family are looking for someone very gentle, very discreet and respectful.  The person must be confident to work on own initiative.   Location St johns wood , United Kingdom Job Type Full Time Salary Up to £42,000 Per Year gross Household 3 adults, 2 teenage children...
Massey's Agency Saint Johns Wood, London, UK Full time
Aug 29, 2024  
£50,000 yearly
Chauffeur Ref: 3524A Category: Chauffeur We are looking for a reliable and professional Chauffeur to join a private household. The ideal candidate will provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation services for the family. This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and flexibility to accommodate a dynamic schedule. Job Role • Safely drive family members to and from various locations, including school, appointments, activities, and events. • Ensure timely arrival and departure for scheduled appointments. • Plan routes while considering traffic and weather conditions. • Regularly inspect and maintain the cleanliness and readiness of vehicles. • Schedule and oversee vehicle maintenance and repairs. • Keep records of vehicle maintenance and fuel expenses. • Ensure the safety and security of passengers at all times. • Stay updated on traffic laws and driving regulations. • Maintain confidentiality and exercise...
Massey's Agency London, UK Full time
Aug 29, 2024  
£75,000 yearly
Domestic Couple Ref: 8702A Category: Domestic Couple Teams Job Summary:  Professional couple required within a beautiful, high end estate in Devon. Looking for a service orientated domestic couple to manage a small team of staff and be the friendly face for their guests The family are flexible on how you share the duties but the main areas that need covering are house management, service, and cooking. You will also oversee two cleaners who take care of the majority of cleaning, but you will still need to maintain a hands-on approach. They are offering an excellent salary, 2-bedroom accommodation and an opportunity to make the role your own. Duties  • Cooking During periods where there are no guests, you will prepare occasional (once/twice a week) family meals for the two principals. This role encompasses dinner party cooking, and as such the candidate for this role will need to be a passionate cook.  • Housekeeping  You will manage a team...
Massey's Agency Newton Abbot, UK Full time
Aug 29, 2024  
£18.00 hourly
Part time Nanny Ref: 8863A Category: Nanny Our client in the Cotswolds is looking for a nanny to help care for their four children who are aged between 18 months and 7 years old.  You would get the older children ready for school in the morning and so during the day you would mainly be caring for youngest child only. You must be able to drive as on occasion you will need to undertake the school runs. You will also be required to make healthy snacks and dinner (for the children only). Both parents usually deal with bath and bed time routines, but you may be required to help out on occasion. The family have a cat so you must be comfortable around animals.  Location Moreton in Marsh , United Kingdom Job Type Part Time Salary Up to £18 Per Hour gross Driver Required Yes Household 2 adults, 4 children Working Days Tuesday and Wednesday ideally but can be flexible Working Hours 7am to 7pm Start Date As soon as possible
Massey's Agency The Cotswolds, UK Part time
Aug 29, 2024  
£40,000 yearly
Housekeeper Ref: 8807A Category: Live In Housekeepers We have a unique opportunity for a hardworking and passionate individual to work for a lovely young family on a compact picturesque estate near Oswestry and Ellesmere. The property is a 9 bedroom historic hall, set in approximately 300 acres. The role is offered on a full time, permanent contract basis, with standard hours of 45 hours per week all year round however, flexibility is essential. The ideal candidate will be reliable, resilient, very hardworking, trustworthy, practical, enthusiastic, and cheerful, possess a can-do attitude and common sense. The applicant must be able to fulfil a variety of roles Housekeeper/Cleaner: • Previous experience in a private household • Housekeeping and home management • Excellent time management skills • Must have previous experience working in a similar role and be adaptable and flexible to changing schedules • The housekeeper must have a pleasant...
Massey's Agency Wrexham, UK Full time
Aug 29, 2024  
£35,000 yearly
Junior Housekeeper Ref: 8681A Category: Live Out Housekeepers Our client is looking for a junior housekeeper with an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn. You will need 3 - 6 months experience of working within a busy private household. Working under the house manager you will learn all aspects of high end housekeeping undertaking general cleaning and laundry, wardrobe management and looking after high value fixtures and fittings. Location Beaconsfield , United Kingdom Job Type Full Time Salary £35,000 Per Year Household 2 adults Working Days Monday to Friday Working Hours 8am - 5pm [+breaks] Start Date ASAP
Massey's Agency Beaconsfield, UK Full time
Aug 29, 2024  
£18.00 hourly
Housekeeper Ref: 4415D Category: Live Out Housekeepers Our client is looking for a housekeeper to undertake the following: Cleaning Ironing Laundry Grocery shopping Food preparation They need someone with excellent attention to detail, who is energetic and proactive. There are some floors that require cleaning by hand so you MUST be willing to do this.  Start and finish time can be flexible and they are open to part-time 30 hours a week, but if you prefer mornings then you may need to help get the children ready for school. They are also open to full-time, but if full time, the days will be 4 days a week including Saturday, 10 hours a day.  Location Notting Hill , United Kingdom   Job Type Part Time   Salary £18 Per Hour net   Household 2 adults, 2 children   Working Days Monday to Friday   Working Hours 30 hours a week or 40 hours, if 40, must...
Massey's Agency Notting Hill, London, UK Part time
Aug 29, 2024  
£40,000 yearly
Housekeeper Ref: 8349A Category: Live In Housekeepers This professional couple are looking for a cheerful, flexible and experienced housekeeper. You will undertake general housekeeping and laundry to a high standard, so superb attention to detail is essential. If you can cook occasionally that would be great but is not essential as they have a full-time chef. The couple have busy social lives and will entertain most weekends, and occasionally mid-week. They are looking for someone who will share the entertaining support with the lovely and very hands on house manager. So you will need to be willing to cover two weekends a month, whilst she does the other two weekends and also to take it in turns to help midweek if necessary.  If you cover midweek you will get the time back in lieu and when you work a weekend you will get two days off in the week.  You need to have some experience/knowledge of serving drinks. The position can be live-in or...
Massey's Agency Bodmin, United Kingdom Full time