Role: Live-in Domestic Couple
Location: Surrey Estate
Days: 45 hours per week; Sunday-Thursday (Friday & Saturday off)
Accommodation: Provided
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £70,000–£85,000
Start date: ASAP/Flexible
A long-term opportunity has arisen for a flexible and switched-on Live-in Domestic Couple, to support a large private household in Surrey
This is a hands-on, all-round role suited to a capable, discreet and service-driven couple who take pride in maintaining a property to an exceptional standard.
This is a team-player position, for a couple who enjoy working both independently and alongside other staff members – and who are happy being lead by an existing Estate Manager
The position would suit a Couple with strong combined skills in high-level housekeeping, laundry, light cooking, maintenance, light gardening, driving and general household support, working closely with the Principals and adapting to the needs of a busy private home.
The role is offered on a Sunday to Thursday schedule, with flexibility required around the Family’s needs
Housekeeper:
• Full responsibility for the day-to-day cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the property
• High-standard housekeeping throughout the main house, including care of fine surfaces, furnishings and artworks
• Laundry, ironing and specialist garment care, including wardrobes, linens and household inventories
• Dog/pet care
• Assisting with service for events
Handyman:
• Day-to-day handyman and general maintenance across the property
• Monitoring the condition of the property and reporting issues promptly
• Assisting with Garden maintenance and outdoors upkeep/cleaning
• Driving duties for the Principals as required, including local journeys, errands and airport transfers
• Care and maintenance of household vehicles
• Dog/pet care
• Assisting with service for events
To apply for this role you must;
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 3-5+ years’ experience working as a private-household Domestic Couple
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com