Live-in Domestic Couple – East Yorkshire

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility required for occasional weekend driving and babysitting; time off in lieu provided)
Salary: Please present expectations
Accommodation: Beautiful private accommodation provided on the estate. Lodge on the grounds – 3 bedrooms, private garden, kitchen, living room, and dog kennels if required.
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview

Our client is seeking a Live-in Domestic Couple for a lovely family of four based in East Yorkshire. The family have two boys aged 16 and 12, and are seeking a proactive, hands-on, and trustworthy Couple to ensure the smooth daily running, upkeep, and maintenance of their home and grounds.

This is a long-term position for a Couple who take pride in their work, work well as a team, and can maintain a high standard of presentation, organisation, and care across all areas of the household.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Household Management

• Full housekeeping of the main residence, ensuring all areas are maintained to an excellent standard
• Daily and deep cleaning, care of fine furnishings, silver, and finishes
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, and changing bed linen
• Online grocery shopping, stock control, and ensuring household supplies are replenished
• Occasional babysitting or supervision of the children when parents are out, mainly oversight due to their age
• Assisting with family needs and providing general household support as required

Gardening & Estate Maintenance

• Care and upkeep of the gardens, lawns, and vegetable patch
• General maintenance and light handyman tasks around the property
• Mucking out and caring for chickens; willingness to assist with horses in the future
• Driving duties as required, including school runs, errands, etc
• Liaising with external contractors, and ensuring the property is secure and well maintained at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Domestic Couple within a private household or estate
• Excellent housekeeping, maintenance, and gardening skills with a hands-on, can-do attitude
• Warm, discreet, and trustworthy with a genuine love for rural life
• Confident drivers with clean UK driving licences