Domestic Couple in Surrey

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLEPrivate Family Estate SurreyAccommodation: Self-Contained CottageSalary: 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