Full job descriptionLIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE
Private Family Estate | Surrey
Accommodation: Self-Contained Cottage
Salary: Circa £60,000+ DOE (combined)


An experienced and dedicated Domestic Couple is sought for a beautiful private family estate in Surrey. Working alongside the House Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, hands-on couple who take genuine pride in maintaining a family home and country estate to the highest standards.


The successful couple will enjoy a varied role encompassing housekeeping, family cooking, animal care, estate maintenance and grounds management, ensuring the property remains welcoming, well-presented and fully operational at all times.


Housekeeper / Cook
The Housekeeper/Cook will be responsible for maintaining the family home to an exceptional standard whilst preparing nutritious, family style meals.
Key Responsibilities:
*Daily housekeeping, cleaning and presentation of the residence
*Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management and linen care
*Care and maintenance of fine furnishings, antiques and household contents
*Preparation of family breakfasts, lunches and suppers
*Menu planning, grocery shopping, food storage and kitchen organisation
*Batch cooking and meal preparation for family use
*Preparing the house for guests, entertaining and special occasions
*Assisting with the day-to-day care of household pets
*Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the household


Candidate Requirements:
*Previous experience within a private household or similar environment
*Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills
*Confident and capable family cook
*High levels of organisation, discretion and professionalism
*Child-friendly with a current DBS check


Groundsman
The Groundsman will take responsibility for estate presentation, animal welfare, routine maintenance and security across the property.
Key Responsibilities:
*Daily care and welfare of horses, alpacas, chickens, peacocks, sheep, dogs and other animals
*Dog walking and maintenance of paddocks, stables, shelters and animal facilities
*Routine estate maintenance, repairs, fencing and general handyman duties
*Care of vehicles, trailers and equipment, including servicing coordination and workshop organisation
*Estate presentation, including driveways, terraces, pathways, woodland walks and outdoor entertaining areas
*Grounds maintenance, mowing, weed control and seasonal clearance works
*Monitoring estate buildings, infrastructure and security
*Liaising with and overseeing contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard
*Acting as key holders and caring for the estate during family absences


Candidate Requirements:
*Previous estate, farm or country property experience
*Strong practical maintenance and handyman skills
*Confidence caring for horses, livestock and domestic animals
*Experience with fencing, grounds maintenance and estate equipment


Essential Requirements for Both Applicants
*Full UK driving licence
*Excellent checkable references
*Right to work in the UK
*DBS checks
*Honest, trustworthy and dependable
*Comfortable working around children, animals and guests


The Ideal Couple
Our client is seek a practical, proactive and self-motivated couple who genuinely enjoy country estate life and take pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards.


*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*