There were no Monday blues within our Head Office facility as the we clean team gathered to celebrate Viv Byng turning 50!
Viv has been with the organisation since our inception in 2003 and was joined by Directors, Paul Concannon and David Harker along with Office and Warehouse staff and Contract Managers, to celebrate her milestone birthday.
Viv has carried out the role of Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant for nearly fifteen years, and she commented:
“Thanks for making me feel fabulous at 50! The lunch was delicious and it was nice to be surprised by my we cleancolleague’s. Thanks again it means a lot to me!”
Director, Paul Concannon also commented:
“Viv has been with the organisation since its inception, as the wife of Tim Byng, (Director of our Specialist Cleaning Division) and is very much part of our family feel business. Being ex-Barclays bank trained Viv is extremely efficient in the administration of our sales and purchase ledger function. I wish her a very happy 50th birthday celebration!”
Winston Scott, the 2017 ‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award Champion!
The 2017 ‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award Ambassadors:
The first Pride Ambassador is Raphael Djeukam Danleu, a vastly experienced member of the we clean team. Under the guidance of Contract Manager, Maureen Francis, Raf has progressed to Contract Support Manager, and through his reliability and strong work ethic has gone from strength to strength. Maureen commented:
“I can always depend on Raf, he works tremendously hard within our MAC and Livery Placecleaning contracts and meets the high standards that are set. He’s so polite and friendly!”
The second Pride Ambassador is Sue Jones, who works at the CBRE Tarmac Portland House cleaning contract. Sue is an incredibly effective Cleaning Operative who has tremendous punctuality and presents herself professionally. Overseeing Portland House is Contract Manager Robb Paton, who extolled Sue’s virtues, saying:
“She’s an exemplary Cleaning Operative, a large corporation such as Tarmac expects Cleaning Operatives to provide the highest level of service, with a large team on-site this can be a challenge. But Sue aligns herself with the we clean ethos and meets the expectations.”
Carol Ore is the third person to be awarded a Pride Ambassador Award!
Carol plays a pivotal role within our West Bromwich Building Society contract, which includes their prestigious Head Office facility and all of their local branches throughout the Midlands. A personable lady, Carol works diligently and has excelled under Contract Manager, Lynn Gill, who said:
“Carol is Mrs Dependable! She’s been with we clean a long time and has always had a great attitude and is willing to help at a moments notice. A real pleasure to manage, very deserving of her award, well done Carol!”
Our fourth Pride Ambassador, is Training Manager, Duncan Thomson!
After recently celebrating his 70th birthday, Duncan is showing no signs of slowing down. Utilising his experience and wealth of industry knowledge to develop and train Operatives and Managers throughout the business. Duncan also plays a vital role during contract start-ups by training staffs in health and safety and cleaning techniques. Director, Paul Concannon commented:
“Duncan is a fantastic asset to the business, his work ethic and experience is invaluable. He sets a brilliant example and its wonderful that he is able to pass on his knowledge.”
The next we clean Pride Ambassador is Ryan Richardson, a Cleaning Operative working within the HORIBA MIRA contract in Nuneaton.
One of the younger members of the MIRA cleaning team, Ryan is learning under the guidance of Site Cleaning Manager, Karen Lord. An enthusiastic young man, Ryan takes pride in his work and his punctuality. HORIBA MIRA is a world class testing facility, and so the on-site we clean team must follow strict guidelines and adhere to high standards, something which Ryan does daily.
Nelson Orvalho also picks up a Pride Ambassador Award for his outstanding work at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon!
Boasting the World’s largest collection of historic British cars, and with a huge annual footfall, the impressive museum must be sparkling, and hygienically clean all year round. Working throughout the day when the museum is at its busiest, Nelson must focus on his cleaning duties, as well as be attentive and polite when interacting with the public, as he is the face of we clean within the museum!
The seventh Pride Ambassador is Amy Jelfs!
Amy is an exemplary employee based at AFH. Throughout her time with the business Amy has always displayed integrity and fantastic attention to detail, two things which have held her in good stead as she made the transition from Cleaning Operative to Location Manager.
Contract Manager, Robb Paton is delighted to have witnessed her progression, commenting:
“When starting with the company Amy was initially shy, but as time passed she has developed her skills and gained important experience, growing soundly into her role as Location Manager. Hard working and diligent, she communicates well with myself and the cleaning team she oversees.”
Lynn Harrison is the eighth person to pick up a Pride Ambassador Award!
As Location Manager, Lynn plays a key role within our Selly Oak Trust School contract in Birmingham. She leads a large team of Operatives and works closely with Contract Manager, Debbie Rhodes who commented:
“Lynn and the team here at Selly Oak Trust School operate in the heart of Birmingham and they do a fantastic job, and one which Lynn is genuinely passionate about. This passion is highlighted in the manner in which she carries out her role, and the standard of cleanliness maintained at the school.”
The final Pride Ambassador Award goes to Damien Ellis!
As an early morning Operative, Damien is up before the birds ensuring the iconic buildings of Brindleyplace are impeccably clean. Working as part of the large on-site team, Damien possess great desire to grow within the business and is a dynamic Operative, applying full focus and effort to each of his shifts. Damien has also recently been involved in a number of cleaning projects with the Specialist Cleaning Team. He is aware of the important role that he carries out, and he represents we cleanexcellently.
Winston Scott, the 2017 ‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award Champion!
The 2017 ‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award Ambassadors:
The first Pride Ambassador is Raphael Djeukam Danleu, a vastly experienced member of the we clean team. Under the guidance of Contract Manager, Maureen Francis, Raf has progressed to Contract Support Manager, and through his reliability and strong work ethic has gone from strength to strength. Maureen commented:
“I can always depend on Raf, he works tremendously hard within our MAC and Livery Placecleaning contracts and meets the high standards that are set. He’s so polite and friendly!”
The second Pride Ambassador is Sue Jones, who works at the CBRE Tarmac Portland House cleaning contract. Sue is an incredibly effective Cleaning Operative who has tremendous punctuality and presents herself professionally. Overseeing Portland House is Contract Manager Robb Paton, who extolled Sue’s virtues, saying:
“She’s an exemplary Cleaning Operative, a large corporation such as Tarmac expects Cleaning Operatives to provide the highest level of service, with a large team on-site this can be a challenge. But Sue aligns herself with the we clean ethos and meets the expectations.”
Carol Ore is the third person to be awarded a Pride Ambassador Award!
Carol plays a pivotal role within our West Bromwich Building Society contract, which includes their prestigious Head Office facility and all of their local branches throughout the Midlands. A personable lady, Carol works diligently and has excelled under Contract Manager, Lynn Gill, who said:
“Carol is Mrs Dependable! She’s been with we clean a long time and has always had a great attitude and is willing to help at a moments notice. A real pleasure to manage, very deserving of her award, well done Carol!”
Our fourth Pride Ambassador, is Training Manager, Duncan Thomson!
After recently celebrating his 70th birthday, Duncan is showing no signs of slowing down. Utilising his experience and wealth of industry knowledge to develop and train Operatives and Managers throughout the business. Duncan also plays a vital role during contract start-ups by training staffs in health and safety and cleaning techniques. Director, Paul Concannon commented:
“Duncan is a fantastic asset to the business, his work ethic and experience is invaluable. He sets a brilliant example and its wonderful that he is able to pass on his knowledge.”
The next we clean Pride Ambassador is Ryan Richardson, a Cleaning Operative working within the HORIBA MIRA contract in Nuneaton.
One of the younger members of the MIRA cleaning team, Ryan is learning under the guidance of Site Cleaning Manager, Karen Lord. An enthusiastic young man, Ryan takes pride in his work and his punctuality. HORIBA MIRA is a world class testing facility, and so the on-site we clean team must follow strict guidelines and adhere to high standards, something which Ryan does daily.
Nelson Orvalho also picks up a Pride Ambassador Award for his outstanding work at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon!
Boasting the World’s largest collection of historic British cars, and with a huge annual footfall, the impressive museum must be sparkling, and hygienically clean all year round. Working throughout the day when the museum is at its busiest, Nelson must focus on his cleaning duties, as well as be attentive and polite when interacting with the public, as he is the face of we clean within the museum!
The seventh Pride Ambassador is Amy Jelfs!
Amy is an exemplary employee based at AFH. Throughout her time with the business Amy has always displayed integrity and fantastic attention to detail, two things which have held her in good stead as she made the transition from Cleaning Operative to Location Manager.
Contract Manager, Robb Paton is delighted to have witnessed her progression, commenting:
“When starting with the company Amy was initially shy, but as time passed she has developed her skills and gained important experience, growing soundly into her role as Location Manager. Hard working and diligent, she communicates well with myself and the cleaning team she oversees.”
Lynn Harrison is the eighth person to pick up a Pride Ambassador Award!
As Location Manager, Lynn plays a key role within our Selly Oak Trust School contract in Birmingham. She leads a large team of Operatives and works closely with Contract Manager, Debbie Rhodes who commented:
“Lynn and the team here at Selly Oak Trust School operate in the heart of Birmingham and they do a fantastic job, and one which Lynn is genuinely passionate about. This passion is highlighted in the manner in which she carries out her role, and the standard of cleanliness maintained at the school.”
The final Pride Ambassador Award goes to Damien Ellis!
As an early morning Operative, Damien is up before the birds ensuring the iconic buildings of Brindleyplace are impeccably clean. Working as part of the large on-site team, Damien possess great desire to grow within the business and is a dynamic Operative, applying full focus and effort to each of his shifts. Damien has also recently been involved in a number of cleaning projects with the Specialist Cleaning Team. He is aware of the important role that he carries out, and he represents we cleanexcellently.
We are absolutely delighted to formally announce Winston Scott as the 2017 we clean‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award Champion.
The ‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award is a lasting memorial to Dee, who over a 13 year period devoted herself to developing and motivating cleaning teams throughout we clean, displaying outstanding loyalty and commitment to our organisation.
Winston Scott with his 2017 ‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award.
In receiving this award, Winston knows he has contributed something very special to our business and Dee herself would have been very proud that Winston has followed and respected fully, her lasting legacy.
Winston has been withwe clean for over 7 years, working as Head Janitor within our prestigious Birmingham Hippodrome contract. Throughout his time with the business Winston has always been very conscientious and works tremendously hard, going above and beyond whatever is asked of him and this has been formally recognised by various departments within the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Operating within a public facing venue with high standards is never easy, but thanks to Winston’s application and total professionalism in his role, we have not only been able to meet the expectations of this key client, but in many cases exceed the standards required!
Winston carrying out his janitorial duties at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Mike Croke, Facilities Manager, Birmingham Hippodrome, who has overseen Winston’s progression with we clean commented:
“We at the Hippodrome were very pleased to receive the news of Winston’s award. It was well deserved for all the occasions he goes the extra mile to help make the Hippodrome the best. His pleasing character ensures staff and patrons always feel welcome and looked after. A true professional and a credit towe clean.”
Winston pictured with Mike Bradford (L), Director of Operations and Mike Croke (R), Facilities Manager.
Director, Paul Concannon echoes Mike’s comments saying:
“Winston is a marvellous ambassador for our business and truly meets all the requirements of a ‘Dee Richards’ Pride Award Champion in that he is always impeccable with his presentation, maintaining a professional image of our services on site, totally reliable and always having a desire and passion to do the job right! Above all else Winston is a man of great integrity and is extremely well liked by both we clean and Birmingham Hippodrome Management and of course, his work colleagues!”
Congratulations Winston on this well-deserved award we are all very proud of you!
We will be announcing the 2017 Pride Award winners shortly!
The company was pleased to end the year on a positive note as we celebrated Duncan Thomson’s 70th birthday and had a Christmas themed gathering at our Head Office Facility.
Duncan has proudly been the Health & Safety/Training Manager for the organisation over the past 5 years and during that time has come to embody everything good about the uniquewe cleanCompany ethos.
Director, Paul Concannon was full of praise for Duncan, commenting:
“Duncan is an incredibly young 70 year old, he’s been a brilliant ambassador for the organisation, his expertise within the cleaning industry is second to none and his overriding passion is admirable. It was a pleasure to welcome Duncan’s wife Irene to join his we clean colleagues into the office to celebrate his 70th.
“During 2018 Duncan will be focusing his efforts predominantly on his Training role within the business as David Holmes-McClure his support manager for the past 3 years takes on sole responsibility of managing the Company’s on-going Health & Safety Policies, procedures and processes.”
During the celebrations Duncan was immensely grateful to be awarded the prestigious Dee Richards Pride Award. This accolade is awarded to those who have contributed something very special to the business and Duncan is fully deserving of the award.
Speaking after receiving his award, Duncan said:
“I deeply, deeply appreciate the effort that both the Directors and staff have gone too.
“I was genuinely very surprised, but what a special day, especially with my wife, Irene being present along with my colleagues.
“The Dee Richards Pride Award was the icing on the cake, Dee was a phenomenal woman and to receive an award in her name is a real honour. I rarely get emotional but i’ve been close to welling up a few times today!”
Overall, the day was a wonderful opportunity for Duncan and the team to relax and don their festive jumpers after another year of hard work.
