Domestic Couple in Surrey

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE Private Family Estate | Surrey Accommodation: Self-Contained Cottage Salary: Circa £65,000+ 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*