Commercial cleaning team at UK research facility – Pioneer FM

New Contract With STFC at Daresbury Campus

Pioneer FM has secured a three-year contract with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Daresbury Laboratory.

This contract covers cleaning and associated services across the Daresbury Campus, supporting one of the UK’s leading science and innovation environments.

Supporting a Leading UK Innovation Hub

Daresbury Laboratory forms part of Sci-Tech Daresbury and is one of the UK’s key national science campuses.

The site supports researchers, scientists, and industry leaders working across fields such as:

  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Biomedical science
  • Chemistry
  • Computational science

As a result, maintaining high standards across the facility is essential to support world-class research.

Delivering Innovation in Cleaning

This appointment followed a competitive procurement process focused on innovation and added value.

Pioneer FM will introduce:

  • Chemical-free cleaning solutions
  • Battery-powered equipment
  • Advanced audit and reporting systems

These initiatives support both operational efficiency and sustainability goals across the campus.

We support defence, government, and high-security sites as part of our sustainable facilities management services across the UK.

A People-First Approach

At the heart of this contract are the cleaning teams delivering services on site.

Pioneer FM welcomes the Daresbury team and continues to invest in its people-first culture. This includes fair pay, strong working conditions, and ongoing development opportunities.

As a Real Living Wage employer, Pioneer FM is committed to raising standards across the industry.

Leadership Perspective

Mary-Jane Pettit, CEO of Pioneer FM, said:

“We are delighted to be awarded the cleaning contract at Daresbury Laboratory, the home of UK innovation. We will continue to deliver high standards while introducing sustainable and forward-thinking solutions across the site.”

Holly Stockbridge-Hodgson, Partnerships Director, added:

“This is more than just another contract. It reflects our commitment to our people and partners. We are proud that this partnership has already delivered positive impact for the team on site.”

Driving Long-Term Value

Pioneer FM will bring its core approach of People, Partnerships, and Planet to the contract.

This includes:

  • Supporting local employment
  • Delivering measurable social value
  • Maintaining high compliance standards
  • Driving continuous improvement

Conclusion

This contract marks another step in Pioneer FM’s growth within high-security and innovation-led environments.

By combining sustainability, innovation, and people-focused delivery, Pioneer FM continues to strengthen its position as a trusted facilities management partner across the UK.