May News 2023
London is the Heart of IOC and we are proud to be based at the centre of this month’s celebrations. The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place on Saturday 6th May at Westminster Abbey. We look forward to this iconic event and wish our team, supply partners and clients a joyous bank holiday weekend.
Meet our suppliers
Mayflower are constantly looking at ways in which we can bring innovation to our service in order for our clients to reach their sustainability goals. As a national distribution business our biggest challenge is our fleet, whilst we have increased our electric vehicles and are trialling HVO fuel we believe where possible we want to limit road vehicles to carry out our services as much as possible.
One of our projects has been the River Freight Trial. This was a project we organised in conjunction with Cross River Partnership and DEFRA as part of the Clean Air Village scheme. Which is a scheme to reduce air pollution in the city by taking vehicles off the road. Which has won a Green Apple Environment Award for Environmental Best Practice. According to the Port of London Authority’s Air Quality Strategy for the Tidal Thames, across Europe, energy consumption bringing goods into central London via the Thames emits less than half of the carbon of road transport, improving local air quality. Meanwhile, the River Thames is an under-utilised resource and as a company being based in Woolwich we are in a prime position to take advantage of the River.
Last year we ran this as a 6 week trial where we delivered to clients via the River Thames as opposed to Vans & Lorries. Products were collected from our Depot in Woolwich and brought into Embankment. The final mile used bike couriers to complete the last trip of the journey to clients. This was a massive success and as a result have been authorised to carry out a 6 month trial this year carrying up to 40 pallets per delivery!
Jack Doyle, Mayflower Washroom Solutions
Photo of the Month
– Photograph taken by Bobby Green Window Cleaner
On the spot: with Sara
How long have you worked for IOC? – 7 Years
What is your role at IOC? – Payroll
What do you like about working for IOC? – We are like a close-knit family.
What is your favourite hobby? – Travelling abroad
What is the best part of your job? – The people
Finally, if any; what is the worst part about your job? – None
Employee of the Month – Gustavo Martinez
Gustavo has worked for IOC for over 5 years now and I think we can all agree that he is an asset to our team. His dedication, hard work and commitment to IOC does not go unnoticed, always being the first to come forward for any emergency call outs.
April News 2023
First Aid Training
This month we have had our teams go through their first aid training. This training alone can save lives so it is as important as ever. It also promotes a positive, safe working environment and brought our team together to learn key skills that can be used in and outside of the workplace.
MRCT Food Bank
Last week 4 members of our team spent some time supporting our local food bank.
The Harlow Foodbank, run by the The Michael Roberts Charitable Trust, is a vital local service feeding over 750 families weekly. The work they do today is more critical than ever.
They are always looking for volunteers to help, or if you fancy donating, I’m sure they would warmly welcome your support. Please see the links below if you are interested in finding out more or volunteering.
Meet our suppliers
The main cause of pest infestations within a workplace that I have come across comes from workers leaving uneaten food and wrappers amongst office desks, particularly with the rise of hybrid working and people leaving the office for days at a time. This often leads to mice infestation or attracts fruit flies that feast on the leftover residue found in coffee mugs, yoghurt pots or fruit pots etc. The best solution to this is to keep food in Tupperware and ensure that nothing is left behind in offices that could attract pests.
We get the best views whilst on shift cleaning your buildings
– Photograph taken by Paul Hart Company Director
On the spot: with Ashley
How long have you worked for IOC? – 7 months
What is your role at IOC? – Office Administrator
What do you like about working for IOC? – The people
What is your favourite hobby? – Swimming
What is the best part of your job? – No two days are the same
Finally, if any; what is the worst part about your job? – None
Employee of the Month
– Rui Alves
Rui Alves manages our client’s estate, has worked for IOC for 7 years now and is an asset to us and our Client. He is diligent, knowledgeable and extremely thorough in all that he does, Rui has a great relationship with his team always leading by example would like to thank Rui for his hard work and dedication.
March News 2023
Celebrating 20 Years
We are delighted to be celebrating our 20th anniversary at IOC, when the company was formed it was our vision to create a City based cleaning company delivering outstanding service. As one of the few remaining cleaning companies based in central London we are still able to provide the quick response service where we can react to any emergency within the hour. We are excited to see what the next twenty years bring to IOC, in particular on our journey to achieving Carbon neutral status and protecting our planet for future generations. We would like to thank all of our clients and partners for their ongoing support and also our incredible team who without their dedication and hard work we would not be the company we are today.
On the spot with Rui Alves, Site Manager
How long have you worked for IOC?
Since May 2016.
What is your role at IOC?
Site Manager.
What do you like about working for IOC?
Since I started working with the company they keep innovating in all areas and they deliver a good service.
What is your favourite hobby?
DIY, and spending time with my family.
What is the best part of your job?
The challenges each day are never the same.
Finally, if any; what is the worst part about your job?
I think as with any Job the stress that comes with it sometimes.
Our Client Partnerships
We have partnered with IOC since 2003. Since that time we have moved three times and now employ 350 people. IOC have been with us throughout Numis’ journey and developed their services to cater for our needs as a business. We now an have amazing new offices in Gresham Street and it is essential that they are kept pristine, and IOC work incredibly well to ensure this. Tomas Perez has been our exceptional IOC team lead at Numis for as long as I can remember. Tomas and Paul Hart, IOC Director, are both on site often and know us and our business well. It is really important to me that top management visit and engage with me frequently. This is the formula that sets IOC apart from other cleaning firms, they see the value in knowing us and our business and adapt how they work, so they can bring the best to our business. We have two supervisors, Cristina Cabral (night) and Amparo Ribera (day) and they have been with Numis for a long time too – they ensure their teams work well and provide first class service. The turn over of cleaning operatives is virtually zero and the majority of them are known by name by our staff and it is great to see professional harmonious relationships between both groups. I get weekly calls from other cleaning companies pitching for the IOC business – but why would I jump ship when we have the best in the business already supporting us?!
Numis would like to congratulate Paul Hart and his team on their 20 year anniversary – thank you for all your hard work and look forward to continuing our partnership into the future.
Mary Roser, Head of Facilities at Numis
Meet our suppliers
Simply Washrooms has today announced it has become B Corp certified in recognition of it’s drive for environmental and social responsibility. It now joins a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit.
Andrew Shelley, Managing Director at Simply Washrooms comments: “We’re unbelievably proud to have achieved the status of a Certified B Corp. In getting to this point, we’ve worked extremely hard to ensure we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability – and we’re already seeing the significant benefits this work brings across our business.
Employee of the Month – Patricia
Pat has worked alongside Scott and Paul for 33 years and over this time has been one of the most reliable, trustworthy and happy people we have ever employed. On our 20th anniversary it seems fitting to have Pat as our employee of the month in recognition of her hard work, loyalty, dedication and positive attitude. Thank you Pat for everything you do for IOC!
And our clean awards go to…
Gloria Liliana Barrientos Sossa
For her commitment to providing the highest quality service, hard work and dedication overall. She is an absolute credit to IOC.
Mustafa Cande
For his hard work, commitment, helpfulness and overall good service.
February News 2023
Spring Cleans
Do your carpets need a deep clean following the damp winter months? Are your high levels looking a little dusty and requiring a specialist clean? Is your glazing in need of some squeegee attention? Then do not delay contact us today sales@imageofficecleaning.co.uk Read more…
October News 2022
We are officially Planet Mark accredited
We are delighted to announce that we are Officially Planet Mark Accredited. We are playing our part in the fight for climate change and reducing our carbon footprint to build a sustainable, brighter future for all of us, generations to come and our planet.
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