The BCC (British Cleaning Council)’s 2022 research report has shown that the cleaning industry contributes £58.9 billion to the UK economy, employing 1.47 million people which equates to 5% of the UK workforce and ensures that the industry remains one of the top 10 biggest in the country. Throughout COVID, jobs in the sector were…
After a challenging 18 months it would seem that the challenges are not over yet with many industries suffering with staff shortages and that includes the cleaning sector. Pre Brexit, there were concerns across the sector that there would be a shortfall in staff as historically UK Nationals have chosen not to join the sector…
Recruiting for the cleaning industry has always been more challenging than for most other industries for reasons we all know well including low wages, unsociable hours, lone working and the image the industry has to name but a few and with the uncertainty that Brexit has caused and is still continuing to cause and the weakness of…
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…
Congratulations to Noel Akapovi who works at a 5* star hotel for USS as a Cleaning Operative and was awarded the Employee of the Month award for June. Noel joined USS in November 2016 and since then has become a valued member of the team, he has an excellent work ethic, is always willing to go…
Cleaning Operatives have often got overlooked in the past when it comes to dignity and fair pay and although businesses expect their premises to be cleaned to a high standard, they have often not wanted to recognise the hard work of their cleaners by paying a fair wage. The introduction of the National Living Wage…
Adrian Gower is the proud winner of our Employee of the Month award for September. Adrian works as a Cleaning Supervisor at a Central London 5* hotel and has been a member of staff since USS were awarded the contract 18 months ago. Adrian’s hard work and dedication contributed to a successful H&S audit…
i-Clean Systems, a best practice benchmarking organisation has reported that despite the National Living Wage being introduced on the 1st April this year, some cleaning operatives are not being paid it. Contractors are claiming that it’s simply down to a delay in their payroll systems, other’s have suggested that their clients have refused to fund…
Our Employee of the Month for June 2016 is Clara Don. Clara works the morning shift at a prestigious 5* hotel starting at 7.00 am and even then she is smiling, she is one of the most conscientious employees’ that USS could ask for and she is always friendly and hospitable, going above and beyond to ensure…
We are recruiting for Marble Polisher to work in Central London immediately. The successful candidate will be responsible for the cleaning and polishing of marble, granite and stone surfaces for hotels and businesses in and around Central London. Floor care experience within the commercial sector is essential for this role and experience of diamond polishing would…