JOB_3384

Zohorecruit; Keston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private flat provided

All bills and food covered

Job summary

PerfectHousehold Staff in Keston, near London, seeks a professional Live-In Domestic Couple for a permanent, full-time position. The couple will work alongside the existing weekday housekeeper to maintain a large home, high standards, and discreet service.

One partner handles housekeeping and cooking; the other oversees house management, contractors, CCTV/alarms and may assist with driving. A private flat is provided and UK eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a domestic couple within private households.
• Practical maintenance and house management experience.
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.
• Discreet, professional, and reliable demeanour.
• Driving licence is essential for at least one partner.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property to a high standard, including cleaning, dusting, hoovering and organisation.
• Manage all laundry and ironing.
• Prepare daily meals, including light lunches and substantial dinners.
• Support the existing housekeeper and work collaboratively within the household.
• Occasionally assist with a one-year-old child on weekends (ad hoc).
• Oversee contractors and coordinate maintenance works.
• Carry out minor repairs and general household maintenance.
• Manage household systems such as CCTV and alarms.
• Assist with driving duties.
• Assist with gardening alongside the full-time gardener.
• Run errands and handle ad hoc household requests.
• Care for two small dogs as needed.

Skills

Domestic couple experience

Driving licence

Discretion and professionalism

Flexible / proactive

Job description

PHS Job 3384 Full-Time Live-In Domestic Couple in Keston, London, UK; Salary - £70,000 – £90,000 Gross per Year

PHS Job 3384

PerfectHousehold Staff is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for aprofessional and experienced Live-In Domestic Couple to join a welcomingprivate household based in Keston, a desirable village just outside of London.This is a permanent, full-time role, ideal for a couple seeking a long-termposition within a well-structured and fully supported household.

The residence is sizeable and maintained to a highstandard, with an existing full-time weekday housekeeper in place. Thesuccessful couple will work collaboratively with the current staff member,ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home while maintainingexceptional levels of organisation, cleanliness, and service. The household ishome to two children, aged 1 and 16, as well as two small Pomeranian dogs. Thefamily is informal yet values professionalism, discretion, and a proactiveapproach.

One partnerwill focus primarily on housekeeping and cooking, assisting with the upkeep ofthe large property. Duties will include daily cleaning, laundry, ironing, andmeal preparation. Lunches within the household are typically light, whiledinners require a more substantial and well-prepared approach. The family isopen to a wide range of cuisines and appreciates flexibility and creativity inthe kitchen.

The second partner will take responsibility for housemanagement, including overseeing contractors, handling minor maintenance tasks,managing household systems such as CCTV and alarms, and supporting the existinggardener when required. Driving duties may also be involved. While this is nota nanny position, the housekeeping partner will be expected to provideoccasional support to the mother, particularly over weekends, by assisting withthe one-year-old child on an ad hoc basis (for example, supervising the childduring appointments).

The familytravels for approximately two months during the summer, offering a more relaxedschedule and the opportunity to undertake deep cleaning and organisationalprojects. A private self-contained flat within the main residence is provided,featuring a separate entrance. All bills and food are covered.

Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will beconsidered for this role.

Type: Full-Time, Live-In, Permanent Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 Gross per Year Working Days: 5 days per week (flexibility required) Working Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Keston, London, UK Starting Date: ASAP Driving Licence: Required for at least one partner

Main duties of the Domestic Couple:

• Maintaining the property to a highstandard, including cleaning, dusting, hoovering, and organisation
• Managing all laundry and ironing
• Preparing daily meals, including lightlunches and more substantial dinners
• Supporting the existing housekeeper andworking collaboratively within the household
• Providing occasional assistance with aone-year-old child on weekends (ad hoc support only)
• Overseeing contractors and coordinatingmaintenance works
• Carrying out minor repairs and generalhousehold maintenance
• Managing household systems, includingCCTV and alarms
• Assisting with the driving duties
• Assisting with basic gardening dutiesalongside the full-time gardener
• Running errands and handling ad hochousehold requests
• Caring for two small dogs as needed

Requirements for this Domestic Couple job:

• Proven experience working as a domesticcouple within private households
• Practical maintenance and housemanagement experience
• A proactive, flexible, andteam-oriented approach
• Discreet, professional, and reliabledemeanour
• Comfortable working around children andpets
• Driving licence (essential for at leastone partner)
• Eligibility to work in the UK