Temporary Housekeeper in Coldstream

On behalf of our private client, we are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and well-presented Housekeeper for a beautiful private 6 bedroom property in Coldstream, Berwickshire. This is a flexible role that combines thorough housekeeping with light serving and waitressing during family meals and when guests are entertained.

The family visit the property approximately once or twice a month, typically staying for up to a week at a time. When the family are in residence, full-time hours are required including some evenings and weekends. When the property is unoccupied, the role moves to an ad hoc basis - attending as needed and agreed in advance to keep the home well-maintained and ready for arrival.

Working hours / schedule:

• When family is in residence: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am – 8:00pm


• When family is not in residence: ad hoc, flexible hours as agreed


• Family visits approximately once or twice a month, typically for up to one week

Duties include:

• Thorough cleaning throughout the property including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and tidying


• Laundry, ironing, and linen management


• Preparing the property to an impeccable standard ahead of the family's arrival


• Assisting with meal preparation and kitchen clean-up


• Serving meals and beverages in a professional and courteous manner


• Providing waitressing support during family meals and small gatherings


• Setting and clearing the dining table to a high presentation standard


• Managing household supplies and flagging when replenishment is needed


• Carrying out any additional duties as reasonably requested by the family

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in housekeeping, ideally within a private household setting


• Comfortable with light serving and waitressing — a hospitality background is a plus


• Detail-oriented with consistently high standards of cleanliness and presentation


• Polite, discreet, and professional at all times


• Self-motivated and confident working independently


• Flexible and dependable, including availability for some evenings and weekends

Salary: £25-30 per hour (competitive, depending on experience)

Start date: 1st June 2026 (earlier start available if required)

Unless otherwise specified, a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.

Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise this role on behalf of our client.