ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won the Contract Cleaning Award at the Cleaning Excellence Awards.
The Contract Cleaning category recognises outstanding services that demonstrate quality, efficiency and innovation. It acknowledges companies who set the benchmark for professional cleaning, through tailored solutions that meet the highest standards of hygiene, customer satisfaction and sustainability, enhancing operations and contributing to healthier environments.
ESS cleans over 1.1bn square metres annually for clients in the Defence, Energy, Government and Infrastructure sectors. It delivers daily, periodic and deep cleaning in accommodation, clinical, office, industrial, manufacturing and laboratory settings, as well as providing window, high level, kitchen, hazardous, infection control and forensic cleans.
The company’s services are highly specialised to meet the varied challenges of the complex locations it operates in, covering secure contracts, 24/7 requirements, state-of-the-art to listed buildings, high footfall facilities and sector-specific HSE requirements.
The successful submission incorporated industry-leading practices including:
- Integration of robotic cleaners.
- Investment in ergonomic equipment.
- Development of a bespoke cleaning trolley.
- Introduction of chemical-free cleaning.
- A structured approach to employee training.
The nomination included multiple examples of positive feedback from clients, highlighting consistent service delivery, the positive, can-do attitude of teams, and the valuable support provided in extenuating circumstances.
The award was accepted by members of ESS’s facilities management leadership team, accompanied by frontline colleagues.
Jack Ridge, General Manager for ESS, commented: “I can’t put into words what it meant to see the excitement on my team’s faces when they found out they were part of this process. Moments like that remind me why we do what we do. Opportunities like this don’t just showcase our work, they strengthen our passion and our pride. Thank you to everyone who believed in us, supported us, and gave us the chance to represent ESS – I’m beyond proud of my FM team, and of every FM team out there giving their all every day.”
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