Cleaner (Part Time)

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces and enjoys being part of a supportive team?

About us

The Science Museum Group is home to the Science Museum in London, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, Locomotion in Shildon and the National Railway Museum in York. Together, we share a mission to inspire futures, caring for world-class collections and welcoming millions of visitors every year.

About the role

Our House Services team plays a vital role in ensuring that every visitor, volunteer and colleague enjoys a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

We're looking for a Cleaner to join the team at the National Railway Museum in York. Working across public galleries, visitor facilities and office spaces, you'll help maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the museum, supporting a world-class visitor experience for the more than one million people who visit us each year.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. You'll work as part of a close-knit team carrying out scheduled cleaning tasks, helping to maintain museum spaces and supporting the wider operation of the museum. You'll also assist with the careful cleaning and dusting of collection displays and follow agreed health and safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Previous commercial or domestic cleaning experience isn't essential, as full training will be provided. We're looking for people with the right attitude who take pride in doing a great job and enjoy working as part of a team.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 21 hours per week based at the National Railway Museum in York. The position operates on a two-week working pattern, with shifts across 10 days out of every 14, including one weekend. Working hours are 07:00 to 11:00 on weekdays and 07:00 to 12:00 at weekends.

About you

We're keen to hear from people who take pride in delivering high standards and enjoy working in a role where attention to detail really matters.

You'll be reliable, punctual and able to work effectively to a schedule, while also being flexible and willing to support colleagues when needed. You'll enjoy being part of a team and bring a positive approach to your work, helping to create an excellent experience for everyone who visits or works at the museum.

Experience in commercial or domestic cleaning would be beneficial, as would experience using cleaning equipment such as scrubber dryers, but these aren't essential requirements. Full training will be provided.

Above all, you'll share our commitment to creating an open and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work.We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth.We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance.We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Healthcare cash plan.Digital health tools, gym discounts and cashback towards your everyday healthcare costs.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans.When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts.Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops and cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network

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Location: York

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Job reference: SMG03590

Apply by: 11/08/2026

Contractual hours: 21

Basis: Part time