Part-Time Cleaner

Phoenix Software; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Software in Pocklington is seeking an experienced cleaner to maintain high standards across office, kitchen, washroom and communal areas. The role requires reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently while keeping spaces tidy and hygienic.

Hours are Tue/Wed/Thu 17:00–20:00 and Fri 16:30–18:30; pay is £13.46 per hour. A BPSS check is required, and successful applicants will join our Facilities team at HQ in YO42.

Qualifications

• The right person is reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Proactive approach to maintaining high cleaning standards.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across office, kitchen, washroom, and communal areas.
• Clean, tidy, and replenish washroom facilities and stock consumables.
• Ensure kitchens and break areas are clean and well maintained, including dishwashing and fridge hygiene.
• Carry out routine cleaning of reception areas, meeting rooms, corridors, stairwells, offices, and other shared spaces.
• Empty waste and recycling bins and dispose of waste correctly.
• Prepare meeting rooms and communal areas to a professional standard for employees and visitors.
• Maintain facilities, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and welcoming conditions.
• Assist with opening/closing the building and end-of-day checks.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview of the role

Phoenix is a leading UK IT solutions and managed service provider, with a deep specialism in the public sector. We work with organisations across government, healthcare, defence, public safety, education, housing, and the charity sector - helping them modernise with confidence across cloud, data and AI, cyber security, and managed services.

TheCleanersrole istosupporttheCleaningsupervisortomaintainacleanwork environmentfor others,andtoenable the rest of the company to continue without disturbance intheirday-to-dayactivities.

What will you be doing?

• Maintainhigh standardsof cleanliness and hygiene across all office, kitchen, washroom, and communal areas.
• Clean, tidy, and replenish washroom facilities, ensuring consumables are always well stocked.
• Ensure kitchens and break areas are clean, organised, and fullymaintained, including dishwashing and fridge hygiene.
• Carry out routine cleaning of reception areas, meeting rooms, corridors, stairwells, offices, and other shared spaces.
• Empty waste and recycling bins and ensure waste is disposed of correctly.
• Prepare meeting rooms and communal areas to a professional standard for employees and visitors.
• Maintain The Zone facilities, including kitchen and shower areas, ensuring theyremainclean, safe, and welcoming.
• Remove litter, used crockery, and other clutter from workspaces and communal areas.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and report any maintenance or health and safety concerns.
• Assistwith opening and securing the building, including locking doors, setting alarms, and carrying out end-of-day checks.
• Support the wider facilities team inmaintaininga clean, safe, and professional working environment.

What are we looking for?

The right person for this role will be an experienced cleaner with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach tomaintaininghigh standards. They will be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while managing their time effectively. A keen eye for detail, pride in their work, and a commitment to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for employees and visitors are essential.

Practical stuff

Where is the role based?
Our HQ in Pocklington (YO42)

What are the hours?
Tues/Weds/Thurs: 17:00 – 20:00

Fri: 16:30 – 18:30

What is the pay?
£13.46 per hour

What are the benefits?
You can read about the benefits on offer here

*Important* BPSS Check

As part of our recruitment process due to the nature of the work we do, all employeesare required toundertake a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS)check. While some employeesrequirefurther security clearance, the BPSS check is a must-haverequirementand all offers of employment are conditional pending the passing of this check