Experienced Live-In Housekeeper Needed Near Egham, Surrey

Abode Staff; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private one-bedroom flat

Job summary

Abode Staff is seeking an experienced Live-In Housekeeper near Egham, Surrey. The role involves extensive cleaning, laundry, ironing, and keeping a six-bedroom home well-organised. You will be living in a private one-bedroom flat with a separate entrance and may be asked to assist with light errands.

The ideal candidate has prior private-household housekeeping experience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, reliable approach. A driver with their own car is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a housekeeper in a private household.
• Good eye for detail and proactive approach to duties.
• Must have reliable transport or a driving license and own car.

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping across a six-bedroom property, including thorough cleaning and organising.
• Laundry and ironing across household wardrobes.
• Ensure home is tidy, running smoothly, and errands as needed (post office, dry cleaning, airport runs).
• Light outdoor tasks such as maintaining the vegetable patch and deadheading flowers.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Driver with own car

Job description

Experienced Live-In Housekeeper Needed Near Egham, Surrey

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Near Egham, Surrey
Working Days: Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings, totalling 40 hours (Exact working hours can be agreed)
Salary: Between£40,000 - £45,000 gross per annum (Depending on Experience)
Accommodation: Private one-bedroom flat with separate entrance

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Live-In Housekeeper to join a lovely private household near Egham, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep of a larger property and takes pride in maintaining a beautifully presented, well-organised home.

The property is a six-bedroom residence set within private grounds. The family are looking for someone who has a good eye for detail and is happy to take a hands‑on approach to household duties.

The main focus of the position will be general housekeeping, including thorough cleaning throughout the property, laundry, ironing and ensuring the home is kept tidy, organised and running smoothly. You'll also help with occasional household errands, such as trips to the post office, collecting dry cleaning and airport runs when required.

There will also be a small amount of light outdoor work, such as keeping the vegetable patch tidy and deadheading flowers. No specialist gardening experience is needed, just someone who is happy to lend a hand with these straightforward tasks when required.

Accommodation

A private one-bedroom flat with its own separate entrance is provided.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a housekeeper in a private household
• Comfortable managing the cleaning and upkeep of a large property
• A confident driver with their own car
• Proactive, with excellent attention to detail