International Volunteer Day: Spotlighting Our Volunteers

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International Volunteer Day: Spotlighting Our Volunteers

On this important day in the annual calendar, we're spotlighting our incedible colleagues throughout our business who carve time to volunteer in their local communities. Read More

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05 Dec, 2024

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International Volunteer Day: Spotlighting Our Volunteers
ESG | Social Value

International Volunteer Day: Spotlighting Our Volunteers

On this important day in the annual calendar, we're spotlighting our incedible colleagues throughout our business who carve time to volunteer in their local communities.

OCS Team

OCS Team

05 Dec, 2024

OCS Solidifies its Position as a UK Hard Services Leader with Strategic Acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services
Acquisitions | Hard Services

OCS Solidifies its Position as a UK Hard Services Leader with Strategic Acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services

OCS acquires FES FM and FES Support Services, doubling its Hard Services division to over 4,000 engineers.

OCS Team

OCS Team

04 Dec, 2024

Empowering the Next Generation: OCS Apprenticeships at the Forefront of Professional Growth 
ESG | Our People

Empowering the Next Generation: OCS Apprenticeships at the Forefront of Professional Growth 

CEO Daniel Dickson gives detailed insight into the ways OCS is investing in its people and future generations with its apprenticeship strategy.

Daniel Dickson

Daniel Dickson

02 Dec, 2024

Business Management Apprenticeship Programme: Meet Flynn
Our People

Business Management Apprenticeship Programme: Meet Flynn

In September, we launched our latest social value initiative - a business management apprenticeship programme. In this article, meet Flynn, one of our apprentices, right out of A levels, who is settling into OCS's fast-paced ambience.

OCS Team

OCS Team

27 Nov, 2024

OCS Introduces Innovative Hydroponic Farming to Revolutionise Workplace Sustainability
Catering | ESG

OCS Introduces Innovative Hydroponic Farming to Revolutionise Workplace Sustainability

OCS and Angel Hill showcase their commitment to fostering sustainable practices and enhancing the well-being of communities with their latest initiative bringing innovative urban farming solutions directly into the heart of workplaces

OCS Team

OCS Team

22 Nov, 2024

OCS Nominated for Eight Awards at the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2024
Awards | Cleaning

OCS Nominated for Eight Awards at the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2024

We are proud to announce that OCS has been nominated for eight awards at the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2024! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our colleagues, from the front line to our operational support teams.

OCS Team

OCS Team

18 Nov, 2024

OCS and Partners Win at the PFM Awards 2024
Cleaning | Public Sector

OCS and Partners Win at the PFM Awards 2024

We are thrilled to announce that OCS, in collaboration with the Government Property Agency (GPA) and our esteemed partners, has been honoured with the ‘Partners in Corporate, Public Sector’ Award at the Premises & Facilities Management Awards 2024.

OCS Team

OCS Team

15 Nov, 2024

National Engineering Day: A Sit Down with Hard Services’s Peter Wardle
Hard Services | Our People

National Engineering Day: A Sit Down with Hard Services’s Peter Wardle

National Engineering Day celebrates UK engineers by making their contributions visible, highlighting how they improve everyday lives and shape the future for the better. We sat down with Peter Wardle, Account Manager of Hard Services at OCS, to hear more about his inspiring career journey and the role models in his life which led him to this path. 

OCS Team

OCS Team

13 Nov, 2024

OCS Celebrates Success at StrEATfood Awards 2024
Awards | Catering

OCS Celebrates Success at StrEATfood Awards 2024

We are incredibly proud to announce that two of our talented chefs, Matt Chapman and Andre Alto, recently showcased their culinary skills at the prestigious StrEATfood Awards 2024!

OCS Team

OCS Team

11 Nov, 2024

OCS Wins Prestigious ESG Award at ICCA Ceremony
Awards | Cleaning | ESG

OCS Wins Prestigious ESG Award at ICCA Ceremony

The Exclusive Services Group, a leading contract cleaning services company recently acquired by OCS, has been honoured with the prestigious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Award at the Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) Awards.

OCS Team

OCS Team

08 Nov, 2024

On Energy Management for Businesses and its Future: A Sit Down with David Fairhurst
Carbon & Energy Management | Sustainability

On Energy Management for Businesses and its Future: A Sit Down with David Fairhurst

David Fairhurst is OCS’s National Energy and Sustainability Manager. With a background in Environmental Science from Stirling University and a master’s degree from Lancaster University, David has a deep understanding of various energy and environmental issues. We sat down with David to discuss the current state of the energy sector and how OCS is helping its customers achieve more energy-efficient operations.

David Fairhurst

David Fairhurst

04 Nov, 2024

OCS Supports Peckham Food Bank with New Security System
Community

OCS Supports Peckham Food Bank with New Security System

In response to a recent burglary that left the Peckham Food Bank devastated, OCS has stepped in to provide a much-needed security upgrade. The food bank, part of the charity Pecan, lost thousands of pounds worth of stock when thieves ransacked their facility on September 8th. The incident, which was captured on video, showed the thieves forcing their way in and stealing supplies over several hours.

OCS Team

OCS Team

01 Nov, 2024

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