Training and education within the cleaning sector is vital to the continued development of the industry and with the rise of tablets and smartphones, training staff has never been easier, yet according to a recent report from the British Cleaning Council, the UK cleaning sector still has a poor perception amongst the general public and…
Job Summary Experienced Window Cleaner required to start ASAP based in Central London.You will be required to work Monday – Friday and be responsible for cleaning the internal and external windows of a luxury hotel. Previous experience is essential. £75.00 per day with flexibility to work extra hours or at weekends if required. Responsibilities and…
With only 5 months to go until the UK leaves Europe and the chances of a no-deal exit mounting the future is unclear when it comes to what the immigration policy will look like. Tighter controls on low-skilled migration post Brexit could exclude a high percentage of the EU’s cleaning workforce and create a…
Wednesday was this year’s Thank Your Cleaner Day and despite cleaning being a profession, the perception of our industry still has a long way to go before it is perceived as a professional industry with professional staff. Cleaning is an essential service for the efficient and professional appearance and running of every building whether…
The 17th October sees the UK part of a global campaign to recognise the hard work and dedication of cleaning staff. USS are delighted to highlight that the CSSA in partnership with Karcher are running this campaign to recognise our cleaning staff and show them that they are valued and appreciated members of any business.…
A Korean cleaner recently found seven gold bars worth £240,000 whilst emptying a rubbish bin at Incheon International Airport. The cleaner would have been able to make a substantial claim thanks to South Korea’s ‘Finders Keepers’ Law if after 6 months the bars had not been claimed. The law doesn’t apply to employees on company…
Qualsafe Awards is one of the largest Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisations in the UK with decades of experience. They work closely with training providers and key stakeholders and their team of industry specialists have created a range of ground breaking qualifications that are included on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Their extensive portfolio includes: First Aid qualifications,…
It’s always nice to receive positive feedback about the service we deliver to our customer’s and in particular praise for the hard work and dedication of our staff and today on a wet and windy Monday, it was with delight that we were notified one of our Supervisor’s had been awarded Associate of the Month…
In April 2017, the government introduced the Apprenticeship levy meaning that many businesses within the cleaning industry who are required to pay the levy now have a dedicated budget for the training and development of their staff. The levy enables companies to invest in workforce development and allows for best practice of management techniques and…
On a grey and wet Monday morning, it was with great pleasure that we received acknowledgement that an award of recognition had been appointed by one of our clients, a global hotel group to a member of our staff. Alioune Badara Niang who joined USS in September as a Cleaning Operative and is still within his probationary…