LOGIN

    Email

    Password

    [t4b-ticker]
    CLIENT LOGIN
    mobile logo

    Whole Post

    By
    Blog
    0 Comments

    As an organisation, we clean is committed to providing and developing quality services that have a minimal environmental impact so as to help safe guard our worlds precious natural resources for future generations.

    The Company has consciously developed an internal Environmental Management System (EMS) ‘we clean GREEN’. The system’s overriding objective is to ensure that ‘green cleaning’ is at the very core of our daily activities and this formed the focal point of our ISO14001 Accreditation. 

    Critical to our ‘Green’ success is partnering with like-minded organisations that produce and supply environmentally friendly Recycled Paper Products, Eco Dosing Chemicals, Best Practice Training Systems and Service Innovation that will inherently protect our shared environment. Our passion to work green is encapsulated with the management message of our ‘principal’ supply partner, Merton Group UK: “working towards a safer environment”. 

    Merton Group has been a critical supply partner to we clean for over a decade, and our organisation is very much aligned with the Merton commitment to providing sustainability and greener solutions, whilst maintaining quality and effective cleaning products. In particular, one of their latest innovations, Ecodosing, is a great way to reduce waste, and help us to become more environmentally friendly.

    Ecodosing is an exciting new concept, which uses a clever dispensing mechanism allowing accurately measured shots of the super concentrated liquid without the need for cumbersome and costly dispenser units that have to be located in often ‘space restricted’ cleaning cupboards.

    Quick and easy to use, the portable, lightweight bottles deliver a controlled dose of super concentrate directly into either a 750ml trigger spray bottle or bucket. A single bottle of 1 litre or 250ml concentrate achieves significant cost-per-use savings compared to standard 5 litre bottle products, yet weighs less, is easier to store, easier to handle and more environmentally friendly to transport. Most importantly, there’s no chance of pouring money away through incorrect dosage. A simple 10ml squeeze-and-fill chamber eliminates product wastage and ensures accurate dosing every time. The handy-size 1 litre bottle will fill up to 100 triggers or 50 buckets, and is very easy to store. 

    In addition, Merton UK Group have been pioneers in developing a full range of Washroom disposable paper products made entirely from recycled paper to the Contract Cleaning Industry allowing ‘environmentally conscious’ businesses the opportunity to lessen the environmental impact of their operations.

    The recycled paper supplied to we clean via Merton UK Group has undergone a very sophisticated de-inking and washing process. This process uses no bleach and therefore dramatically reduces the discharge of harmful dioxins. The energy source for drying and steaming is natural gas and the water system is filtered and recycled to give further energy savings. All waste solids are inert and virtually harmless and the process also has the benefit of giving the paper a higher tensile strength as a result of slower bonding of the fibres.

    As a Company we are fully committed to being environmentally pro-active, our Environmental Management System is always looking for ways to reduce our negative impacts on the environment, as we continue to grow our reputation as the ‘GREEN’ Company for Birmingham and wider Midlands region!

    By
    Blog
    0 Comments

    We are delighted to announce the arrival of 3 new faces into the Business over recent months!

    Our 3 New Faces: Robb Paton (Standing), Debbie Rhodes and Jack Dowdeswell

    Our first arrival is Robb Paton, Robb is Contract Manager for Birmingham East.  In his role as a Contract Manager, Robb is both personable and friendly which is a critical attribute as he is often the Client’s first point of contact. With this in mind, a lot of Robb’s time is spent visiting Client’s on-site, he will check to see everything is running smoothly and ensure the Operatives are reaching the high standards set by the Company.

    When Robb first joined we clean, he was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of the Management Structure, in particular the fact that he works so closely with both Directors, which in turn allows him to provide a great level of service to the Company’s Client base. After only a short time with we clean, Robb commented that he’s

    “Glad to have found a Company that works for each other and that cares so much for all of its employees and clients alike.”

    Robb has worked in various different industries, ranging from Aviation and Installations to Construction, but he feels he has now found his niche and is incredibly excited to be part of an exciting new era at we clean.

      The second ‘New Face’ to join the organisation recently is Debbie Rhodes, who is Contract Manager for Birmingham Central. Debbie has a wealth of experience within the Cleaning Industry, which she’s worked in for over 25 years. Debbie began as a Site Cleaning Manager – with a global provider of facility services – where she was located on a number of large standalone sites managing a team of Cleaning Operatives and working closely with on-site client stakeholders.

    More recently Debbie has held an Area Contract Management role responsible for a portfolio of geographically spread Cleaning Contracts across Central England. Like Robb, this experience will hold Debbie in great stead as she will be regularly visiting our clients and interacting with Cleaning Operatives at a number of our high profile and long standing Central Birmingham Contracts including Gateley PLC, Symphony Hall, Town Hall Birmingham and St Phillips Chambers. Debbie was drawn to we clean and its ‘family ethos’ and the very ‘high standards that are set by the Company and the great relationships they build with each individual client.’ With so much experience, Debbie is adapting well to her new role and is enjoying being part of the we clean team.

      The Company’s final ‘New Face’ is Jack Dowdeswell, who has joined we clean to develop the organisations Marketing and Social Media strategy. Jack’s background is in Journalism but he is looking forward to developing his specialism in Digital Marketing and help we clean expand their online presence through effective social media and marketing strategies. Initially, Jack’s main focus will be to source and develop content for the Company website and social media pages as well as working on strategies to grow the business and enhance the awareness of the we clean brand. Jack has been with the Company for just over a month and commented

    “I am really enjoying learning about the uniqueness of the Cleaning Industry and looking forward to helping contribute to the future growth of a fantastic business as we strive to be clearly recognised as Birmingham’s premier Cleaning Company!”

    By
    Blog
    0 Comments

    Gloria Wallen is sadly retiring after nearly half a century of committed service to our Handsworth based contract, Westminster School. Gloria’s relationship with Westminster School began back in 1971 where she started out as a Kitchen Assistant and Cleaning Operative. 

    Gloria with Contract Manager, Maureen Francis and her On-Site Team

    Gloria – who lives across the road from this School – has thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of her job as a Cleaning Operative; she has seen hundreds of children grow up and leave the school and takes great ‘pride’ in the fact that she can call a lot of ex-pupils her friends. In Gloria’s 46 years in the job, she has rarely missed a day, this takes incredible dedication and a real desire to reach the high standards that are set by both we clean and Westminster School. 

    Gloria and Assistant Headteacher, Yogita Patel

    Gloria’s leaving cake

    Gloria has been with we clean for 3 years – after a TUPE transfer from Birmingham City Council in 2014 – but those who work with her feel like she’s been with the Company for many years. Maureen Francis, Contract Manager will be upset to see Gloria leave commenting that:

    “Gloria has a permanent smile on her face, she’s always in her uniform, working hard and it’s clear to see how much she loves her job”.

    On Friday afternoon in the School Staff Room, all the School Staff and work colleagues from we clean gathered to formally wish Gloria all the very best in her retirement. Director Paul Concannon attended the gathering and paid tribute to Gloria’s outstanding longevity and together with Maureen presented her with leaving gifts and cards from all at we clean. 

    Gloria with Director, Paul Concannon and Contract Manager, Maureen Francis

    After such a lengthy career, everyone wishes her a very happy and well-earned retirement!

     

    By
    Blog
    0 Comments

    David Bird typifies everything a Cleaning Operative should be: he is dedicated, hard-working and has an incredibly positive attitude.

    David Bird joined we clean in April 2014, initially only working a couple of hours on a morning. He has now worked his way up to 3 different sites as a Cleaning Operative.

    David (right centre) pictured with his Pride Award along with Lynn Gill, Contract Manager (Left) Mark Brayford, Corporate Facilites Manager (Centre left) and Paul Concannon, Director (right)

    Firstly, at the Headquarters of the West Bromwich Building Society on a morning, he then goes onto their Tipton branch, before returning to the Headquarters where he porters all afternoon and then finishes at Higgs and Sons in Brierley Hill on an evening. Whilst his work days are long, the pride he gets from working hard and providing a quality service means that he doesn’t look at his Cleaning Operative role as a chore, instead, he enjoys his working days!

    Lynn Gill, Black Country Contract Manager, who oversees where David work’s commented “David just gets the job done; he’s never late and always has a smile on his face, even at the end of the day! He works really hard and it’s fantastic to see him being rewarded!”

    David managed to find a couple of minutes out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions:

    What’s your role within the company?

    David hard at work.

    I work as a Cleaning Operative at West Bromwich Building Society’s Head Office, their Tipton branch and then at Higgs and Sons, mainly cleaning the reception and restaurant area, taking out all the bins and every month I machine the restaurant floor.

    How long have you been at the company?

    I’ve been with we clean for 3 years.

    When does your working day start?

    6-8 on a morning and then I do an afternoon portering job which is 12-3.

    What’s your favourite thing about working for we clean?

    I enjoy interacting with all sorts of different people throughout my working day, it’s nice when people are friendly and stop by and have a chat.

    Have you got any hobbies outside of work?

    I like a bit of cycling and swimming if I get the chance, or just relaxing and watching Soccer Saturday.

    What does the award mean to you?

    Yeah, it’s fantastic, feels like you’ve really achieved something within the company, gives you that extra kick to do more and do better. It’s a great place to work and a great company to work for.