Month: November 2024
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
27 Nov, 2024
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
22 Nov, 2024
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
18 Nov, 2024
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
15 Nov, 2024
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
13 Nov, 2024
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
11 Nov, 2024
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
08 Nov, 2024
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
04 Nov, 2024
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
01 Nov, 2024