Live-in household couple for elegant family residence Surrey - Housekeeper/Cook & Driver/Maintenance

Sheila Childs Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Couple to manage their household. The ideal candidates will be hands-on and discreet, with skills in housekeeping, cooking, and maintenance. Responsibilities include daily upkeep and maintaining a warm home environment. A separate two-bedroom cottage with a garden is provided. Start date is early 2026.

Benefits

Separate two-bedroom cottage

Own garden

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a domestic or housekeeping couple in a private household.
• Excellent housekeeping, cooking, and maintenance skills.
• High level of discretion, honesty, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to the family’s routines and occasional schedule changes.
• Valid driver’s licences (both preferred).
• Right to work in the United Kingdom/DBS certificates.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day upkeep and smooth operation of the household.
• Maintain a warm, organized, and well-presented home environment.

Skills

Housekeeping skills

Cooking skills

Maintenance skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

A private family is seeking an experienced and trustworthy Housekeeping Couple to manage the day-to-day upkeep and smooth operation of their household. The ideal couple will be hands-on, discreet, and committed to maintaining a warm, organized, and well-presented home environment. This position requires a combination of strong housekeeping, maintenance, cooking, and household management skills.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a domestic or housekeeping couple in a private household.
• Excellent housekeeping, cooking, and maintenance skills.
• High level of discretion, honesty, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to the family’s routines and occasional schedule changes.
• Valid driver’s licences (both preferred).
• Right to work in United Kingdom/DBS certificates.

Separate two bedroom cottage with own garden.

Start early 2026.