The first step to your new career
Earn £11 to £16 per hour depending on location
At Well Polished, we are always looking for reliable, trustworthy cleaners for our clients. Whether you want to work four or forty hours per week, we have opportunities available for you. To find out the pay rate in your area simply enter your postcode in the box below.
Why work with Well Polished?
Work that fits around your life
As a self-employed cleaner with Well Polished, you have the control to only accept jobs that suit your circumstances. Your local manager will ask you what days and times each week you wish to work, and in which locations. They will then work on your behalf to fill your schedule with clients that fit around your availability.
Pay rate always above minimum wage
Here at Well Polished, we always ensure our recommended pay rate is above the national minimum wage. Your clients will pay you directly, via cash or bank transfer, and always on the day of the clean.
Your local manager will always look to secure you a higher pay rate for any one-off cleans, or any clients that are further away geographically. Working on your behalf means always ensuring you are paid fairly and competitively for any work you complete as a Well Polished representative.
Always listening, always improving
As an agency, we are always looking to hear your feedback and understand how we can improve the experience of working with us. Well Polished has been operational for nearly 20 years and throughout this time, we have made significant improvements and changes based on feedback from our long standing cleaners and clients.
Regular weekly cleaning
Hours to suit your schedule every week
Our regular domestic cleaning service offers clients a professional clean at a day and time to suit them.
You will attend the same clients each week, so you will get to know them and their preferences. We will often ask that you arrive early for the clean so there is chance to go through the cleaning requirements before starting.
Initial deep clean
A longer first clean for your regular clients
Some clients will require an initial deep clean at the start of their contract to get back on top of things. An initial deep clean may involve tasks such as cleaning inside cupboards, behind the fridge and under the sofa etc.
Fortnightly Cleaning
Hours to suit your schedule every fortnight
Here at Well Polished, we understand that for some people, having a cleaner in the home every week isn’t ideal – whether it not be financially viable, or that people simply prefer to have less frequent cleans… so our fortnightly service acts as the perfect alternative.
Home ironing service
Ironing as a complimentary service
We offer ironing alongside our regular cleaning service. If you’re not a fan of ironing, or not very good at it, don’t panic! Simply let your Well Polished manager know during your interview and we will ensure you don’t have any clients who need ironing.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping tasks and chores
Our housekeeping service is complimentary to the regular weekly or fortnightly cleaning. Some clients will ask you to complete tasks such as hanging up the washing, making the beds, clearing the fridge of out of date food, or even something as simple as letting the dog out whilst we’re at the property!
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Flexibility
The flexibility to manage your own working schedule
Money
Higher earnings potential as you're in control
Tax Free
Earn up to £12,570 a year without paying any tax
Expenses
Claim the expenses of working against your tax, such as clothing and travel
In-Work Benefits
You can qualify for in-work benefits such as working tax credits
Be Your Own Boss
Enjoy the personal fulfilment of being your own boss
What we expect
- We want team members with a positive & enthusiastic attitude! We want you to enjoy working with Well Polished clients.
- All Well Polished cleaners need fantastic & efficient communication skills - we need to be able to get in touch with you at short notice & know we will get a swift response!
- Reliability is the most important attribute of being a Well Polished cleaner. Our clients need consistency & therefore we need to trust that our cleaners will turn up at the day & time agreed.
- You must be hard working & committed to the role with Well Polished. Cleaning isn't easy, but it can be rewarding if you're committed to leaving your client's homes looking sparkling!
- Most of all, we ask for mutual respect & trust with our cleaners. You can expect us to treat you with the utmost respect, & we expect this back in return.
FAQs
How do I get paid?
Our clients will pay you directly on the day of the clean, via cash or bank transfer.
How many hours per week will I have?
Just tell us how many hours per week you need and we will work hard on your behalf to make sure you have the right number of regular clients to achieve these hours. It can take a few weeks to build your schedule but we will always achieve this as quickly as possible and keep you informed.
Can I choose what days and times I work?
You can! As you are self-employed, you create your own schedule for us and we will fill it for you. All we ask is that your agreed working days and times are the same each week so that our clients have a regular, reliable service.
What happens if I want to swap a client?
If for any reason you do not want to continue with a particular client, just let us know. We ask that you give us a minimum of 2 weeks notice and we will reassign that client to another cleaner and look to replace the hours for you with a different client.
Do I need my own transport?
It's not essential to have your own transport, but it does make it easier! You need to be confident that you can get to your assigned clients on time every week, regardless of the transportation method.
What happens if my client goes on holiday?
Some clients continue to have their cleans when they're away and use it as an opportunity for a deep clean whilst they're gone. However, if your client doesn't want you to attend, we can give you a cover clean or a one-off clean to replace the hours. Or you can just enjoy the break!
What should I wear?
You should wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for cleaning.
Do I take my own products and equipment?
Generally, you will use the client's own products and equipment, but it's always wise to have a small selection of products in your car just in case! If a client requests that you bring your own products / equipment, we will advise you in advance and we will inform the client to pay you a higher hourly rate to account for this.
What happens if any of my clients cancels their service?
Clients will cancel from time to time due to a change in circumstances and we will always replace those hours for you as soon as possible.
Do I need my own insurance?
Well Polished has comprehensive liability insurance so you do not need your own. Obviously, we expect you to be careful when cleaning to avoid any accidental damage to the clients property.