Leaman Consulting
LIVE-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*
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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