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Couple Job

  • Sector: Housekeeping, Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Couple
  • Contact: Shannon Anderson
  • Contact Phone: 02072339940
  • Start Date: When the right couple is found
  • Location: Surrey
  • Salary: Flexible for the right candidates
  • Job Ref: 240090
  • Contact Email: shannon@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live-in Domestic Couple Job – Private Household

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced and professional domestic couple to join a welcoming private household and support the smooth running of a well-maintained country property.

This is a hands-on position suited to a capable couple who take pride in maintaining a private home, its grounds and vehicles to an exceptionally high standard. One person will take the lead on housekeeping, laundry and household organisation, while the other will focus primarily on gardening, exterior maintenance, vehicle care and driving. Both candidates should be willing to support one another when required.

The successful couple will be proactive, organised, discreet and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently, anticipate the needs of the household and follow the principals’ preferred routines and cleaning methods. Flexibility, teamwork and a positive, practical approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities – Housekeeper

  • Maintaining an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and presentation throughout the home.

  • Carrying out all daily housekeeping duties, ensuring reception rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen, larder, laundry room, boot rooms, basement, gym, hallways and stairs remain clean, tidy and well organised.

  • Managing laundry and ironing to a high professional standard.

  • Caring for household linens, clothing, wardrobes and luggage, including organisation and periodic deep cleaning.

  • Making beds, changing bed linen weekly and changing towels twice a week when rooms are in use.

  • Cleaning unused bedrooms and bathrooms weekly and checking them regularly.

  • Preparing the kitchen for breakfast and leaving it immaculate before breaks and at the end of the day.

  • Cleaning and maintaining kitchen appliances, including the fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine.

  • Monitoring household supplies and arranging replenishment before stocks run low.

  • Collecting, sorting and distributing post and newspapers, and assisting with local errands and dry cleaning.

  • Watering orchids and attending to other routine household details.

  • Completing periodic deep-cleaning projects while the principals are away.

Key Responsibilities – Grounds, Maintenance and Driving

  • Maintaining the gardens, lawns, flower beds, roses, hedges, shrubs, box planting and outdoor pots.

  • Mowing lawns, trimming edges, weeding, pruning, deadheading, fertilising and watering as required.

  • Keeping the front of the house, gates, paths, patio and pool area clear of leaves and debris.

  • Cleaning and maintaining the swimming pool and pool cover, and monitoring chlorine and pH products.a

  • Cleaning exterior lights, gates, doors, pergola, outdoor furniture and the barbecue as required.

  • Keeping the garage and sheds clean and organised and caring for garden tools and machinery.

  • Removing garden waste and preparing outdoor furniture and cushions for adverse weather and winter storage.

  • Cleaning household vehicles inside and outside each week without using a pressure washer.

  • Keeping vehicles fuelled and arranging MOTs and servicing.

  • Providing airport and railway station collections and occasional evening transport to and from restaurants.

  • Ensuring the buggy is clean and charged.

  • Checking exterior locks, water-softener salt and kitchen water filters and arranging repairs or replacements where necessary.

  • Coordinating trusted contractors, including plumbers, electricians, window cleaners, pool specialists and irrigation engineers.

Shared Responsibilities

  • Working flexibly and proactively to support the principals with the smooth day-to-day running of the household.

  • Supporting one another during busy periods, absences and larger household projects.

  • Ensuring waste is correctly separated and bins are emptied and cleaned.

  • Using designated products and methods for stone, wood, glass and other specialist surfaces.

  • Completing disruptive deep-cleaning and maintenance tasks, where possible, while the principals are away.

  • Maintaining the highest levels of discretion, professionalism and respect for privacy.

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience working together as a domestic couple within a private household or a comparable high-standard environment.

  • Excellent housekeeping, laundry, ironing and specialist surface-care skills.

  • Strong practical gardening and general property-maintenance ability.

  • A keen eye for detail and pride in maintaining a home and grounds to a very high standard.

  • A proactive, organised and flexible approach, with a positive can-do attitude.

  • The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage recurring and seasonal workloads efficiently.

  • Strong communication skills and a professional, helpful manner.

  • High levels of discretion, reliability and trustworthiness.

  • Confident driving ability and clean driving licences.

  • Flexibility to assist with occasional evening or out-of-hours driving when agreed.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am–12.30 pm and 3.30 pm–7.30 pm. Saturday 8.00 am–12.30 pm.  Occasional evening or out-of-hours driving may be required.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

Accommodation: A spacious private and separate one-bedroom flat located above the garage, with its own kitchen and bathroom.