News
20 years and counting!
In these pressing economic times and with businesses
struggling to survive, it is inspiring to recognise an award
winning and pioneering company celebrating a milestone
of twenty years of trading this year.
P
rinciple Cleaning Services Ltd, of the British Institute of Cleaning Science
London based and independently (BICSc). The company also runs a staff
established in 1989 by the current incentive scheme with awards given to the Douglas Cooke – Managing Director
Managing Director Douglas Cooke, ‘Employee of the Month’ and ‘Supervisor
provides a high quality, sustainable and of the Quarter’ as nominated for by its The company prides itself on its ability
professional cleaning service to both large clients. to cater for absolutely any cleaning
and medium organisations throughout Douglas is greatly respected within the requirement and a quality of service which
London and the Home Counties. industry by his peers and colleagues and is recognised in its certification to
During the past twenty years, Principle now has over 35 years’ industry BS.EN.ISO 9001:2000 and SAFEcontractor.
Cleaning has grown from strength to experience. He also currently holds the It is also certified to Investor in People and
strength and now employs 1,700 staff, position of Chairman of the CSSA is a member of BICSc, BIFM and CSSA.
many of whom have been part of the team (Cleaning and Support Services The company continues to innovate and
for many years and some who started in Association), sits on the BICSc Council and search for new ways to move forward,
the very early days of the company’s is a Board Member of the British Cleaning such as recently redesigning its company
launch. It is a business built on its people Council (BCC). On a personal note, he website www.principlecleaning.com to
which respects its cleaners and sees them played rugby for various clubs including coincide with its distinctive logo and
as key to its continued success. The Saracens and now referees at weekends, branding.
Principle Cleaning strap line, ‘Passionate, winning the coveted title of Essex Rugby Renowned for its quality of service and
about its people, service and reputation’ Union Referee of the Year in 2008. training, Principle Cleaning Services has
really does encapsulate the whole essence He says: “I am extremely proud and won six Golden Service Awards along with
of the company. It has a highly can only thank those that have supported two of its young staff awarded with an
experienced management team, with us throughout the past twenty years, but inspiring three gold medals as part of a UK
many senior staff having almost twenty particularly to the long serving staff team at EuroSkills 2008. This year was the
years service, many of whom have been members who work tirelessly and have very first edition of the European
promoted from within and are now been so loyal to Principle Cleaning for a competition held in Ahoy, Rotterdam,
supported by motivated and long serving number of years.” where over 400 best skilled youths from
cleaning staff. Principle Cleaning Services Ltd currently 30 European countries took part in less
Having previously worked for major clean a number of prestigious buildings in than 49 trades with the UK scooping a
cleaning organisations, Douglas Cooke the City and West End and current clients huge majority of prizes.
recognised a need in the market place for include Walt Disney HQ, Shakespeare’s Principle Cleaning also recognises that
a high quality and operational focused Globe, Broadgate Estates, Cancer is has a corporate social responsibility and
cleaning company. A number of Principle Research and Bonhams. The company is is keen to put something back into the
Cleaning’s clients such as Christie’s, committed to providing an environmentally north London area where its head office is
Banco Sabadell, Travers Smith and Mansell sensitive service and runs a fleet situated. It has pledged
Construction have been with them for of hybrid company cars and vans. long-term help for the
almost twenty years. With a priority given Using a range of ecological London-based Hornsey
to customer loyalty and staff retention, cleaning products which are kinder Trust for Children with
career progression and a top quality to the environment, it has rolled Cerebral Palsy and
service is the key to the company’s out Ecover products in all its currently donate a
success and staff is actively encouraged clients’ premises and expects to percentage of its
by funding and time allocated to training to gain BS.EN.ISO.14001 certification profits. Staff is
NVQ levels 1 & 2 through its membership by Spring 2009. encouraged to take part
in and support the
Team UK, with Fabio Silva (2nd from left) and Sandro De Nobrega (far right)
charity’s annual events
and also raise money
for the charity at their own staff and
customer events. It also helps the Trust to
improve its communications and IT
systems by upgrading computers, having
broadband internet access installed and
enhancing its website.
As part of its 20th anniversary
celebrations, the company will be holding
an event for its clients and suppliers in
May where long serving staff will also
be recognised.
More information on Principle Cleaning
Services Ltd can be found on its recently
redesigned website,
www.principlecleaning.com or by
calling Douglas Cooke or Steve Cooney
on 020 8341 4718 or emailing
info@principlecleaning.com
4 news Building & Facilities Management – March 2009
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