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Sodexo partnership celebrates a decade of supporting SEND students into hospitality careers
via fmj.co.ukSodexo UK & Ireland and The Aurora Group, a leading independent provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with additional needs, are celebrating 10 years of collaboration focused on empowering young people to create meaningful opportunities that go far beyond the classroom – opening doors, building confidence, and helping students discover their potential in the hospitality industry.
The partnership was founded by Mike Taylor, Learning & Develop -
Green Apple Award for Peartree Cleaning Services
via fmj.co.ukProfessional cleaning and facilities solutions business, Peartree Cleaning Services, has received a Green Apple Award for ‘Helping the Environment’.
The award, presented on 17 November at the House of Lords, recognises the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership.
Established in 1994, the Green Apple Awards (run by The Green Organisation), recognise, reward, and promote environmental best practices across companies, councils, communities, and -
BCC urges industry to help stamp out modern slavery
via fmj.co.ukThe British Cleaning Council (BCC) is calling on member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.
Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced into working in conditions where they are exploited and their rights are breached, often involving trafficking, coercion or sexual exploitation.
While all businesses must beware of using staff who are victims of modern slavery, whether in a company itself or in its supply chain, the risks -
New CEO and exec promotions to support strategic transformation at Thermatic
via fmj.co.ukFacilities management company, Thermatic, has appointed a new CEO and strengthened its Executive team with several key promotions.
Joe Lyon (pictured above) formerly Operations Director at Thermatic, has been appointed to the role of CEO. Lyon will steer the organisation through its next phase of strategic transformation as the company continues to challenge the traditional FM market. He takes over from Paul Douglas-Fleet who is emigrating to take on a new role.
Lyon said: “I am honoured -
Double win for Corps Security at 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards
via fmj.co.ukCorps Security celebrated a double win at this year’s Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The social enterprise was recognised in two categories: Inspiration in HR, and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year. In both categories, Corps was praised for its people-focused strategy that directly supports business success and profitability.
The Inspiration in HR award praised key initiatives, including the management development programme, the £45,000 investment in its internal -
Empower partners with leading HVAC solutions provider, D-MEC Services
via fmj.co.ukEmpower is proud to announce that D-MEC Services, a specialist provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions, has joined the Empower Group.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bedfordshire, D-MEC Services has built a reputation as a trusted partner for commercial and industrial clients across the South East. The company delivers end-to-end HVAC solutions, from design and installation to servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and holds long-standing relationships -
Helix International Group Limited secures significant private equity investment
via fmj.co.ukRosalind Benjamin, founder of Helix International Group
Leading risk, compliance and safety specialist, Helix International Group Limited (“Helix International Group”), has secured significant investment from Queen’s Park Equity (QPE) to support and continue its impressive growth trajectory.
Founded in 2011 by Rosalind Benjamin, Helix International Group is a multi-faceted group providing a range of risk, safety and compliance services fo -
MTX Contracts Ltd acquires FM provider Elite Group
via fmj.co.ukElite Group, a facilities management and engineering services provider has been acquired by Healthcare Modern Methods of Construction specialist MTX Contracts Ltd.
According to MTX, the acquisition marks an exciting milestone for the company as the business continues to strengthen its maintenance, small works and FM capabilities to support both existing healthcare clients and the wider NHS estate.
With the NHS reporting a maintenance backlog valued at more than £16 billion, the combined ca -
BCC urges sector organisations to act to stamp out modern slavery
via cleaningmag.comThe British Cleaning Council (BCC) has urged its member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery. -
Peartree Cleaning Services champions development through apprenticeships
via chtmag.comPeartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has announced that two of its managers, Marta Lignicka and Ney Guzman, have successfully completed the Level 5 Industry Management Training Scheme apprenticeship. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Peartree’s ongoing commitment to investing in the growth and professional development of its people.
Through a combination of coaching, workshops, and on-the-job -
Hive Cleaning recertifies as B Corp with a stellar 122.2: highest-scoring office cleaning company in the world
via fmj.co.ukHive Cleaning Ltd, a leading sustainable and ethical commercial cleaning company, is thrilled to announce its successful recertification as a B Corp, achieving an outstanding overall B Impact score of 122.2.
This industry-leading score reaffirms Hive’s position as the highest-ranking office cleaning company in the world and places it among the top 5% of B Corps globally.
The achievement comes after a rigorous, audit process that began in March, involving a detailed assessment of Hive&rsquo -
Momentum sweeps up new housing association deal
via fmj.co.ukMomentum Maintain, part of north west-based property services company, The Momentum Group, has been appointed by Crosby Housing Association (CHA) to deliver high-quality cleaning services that will enhance living environments for residents and support CHA’s commitment to reinvesting in local communities.
CHA is a not-for-profit community-based housing provider, owning and managing more than 440 homes across Southport, Waterloo, Seaforth, Litherland and Bootle. The new partnership will cove -
What accessibility truly means in the washroom
via fmj.co.ukJamie Woodhall, Technical & Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene
A significant proportion of the population lives with disabilities or health conditions, many of them hidden, yet most workplaces do not reflect the full range of needs people bring with them[1]. In the UK, one in five people of working age are disabled, while 14 million people suffer from continence issues and around 6.5 million have a bowel condition[2]. Their needs are often overlooked in the very spaces where pri -
SFMI Platinum Award for Churchill
via fmj.co.ukChurchill Group has been recognised for its sustainability work, receiving a Platinum Award from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI).
The SFMI Platinum Award, the highest level awarded, follows on from Churchill Group’s 2024 Gold Award achievement, when it also won the Rising Star Award.
SFMI recognised the company’s significant strides in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, with its score increasing across all three categories this year. Its overal -
Tom Hinton appointed as Kier’s new CFO as Simon Kesterton steps down at the end of the year
via fmj.co.ukSimon Kesterton
Kier has announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Simon Kesterton, is stepping down from the Group at the end of the year.
As part of the company’s executive team, and an executive director of the Kier Group Board, Kesterton has played a pivotal role in transforming Kier and strengthening its balance sheet. Alongside the strong financial performance the Group now has, he has also implemented major change within IT and procurement.
Kesterton said: “When -
OCS formally completes EMCOR UK acquisition
via fmj.co.ukOCS has completed its acquisition of EMCOR UK from EMCOR Group Inc., bringing together two of the largest hard services-led facilities services businesses, with unmatched engineering capabilities and established operations across the UK.
The acquisition follows the purchase of FES FM and FES Support Services in December 2024, further strengthening OCS in the UK hard services market. The combined division will include more than 7,000 engineers and annual revenues exceeding £1 billion. This -
Christeyns supports men’s mental health
via chtmag.comIn support of Men’s International Day, hygiene specialist Christeyns UK is increasing its focus on the wellbeing and of its male workforce.
Christeyns realised the importance of championing mental health in the work place many years ago, identifying several training activities, resources, and assistance programmes that are now successfully in place across its UK group of companies.
There is however a certain stigma around men’s mental health and Christeyns recognises the challenges m -
Cleanology’s Dominic Ponniah moves to chairman role
via fmj.co.ukDominic Ponniah, Co-Founder of national commercial cleaning and FM company, Cleanology, has stepped down as CEO to become its new Chairman.
Ponniah will still be taking a keen interest in the growth of the company, co-founded with his mother Elisabeth Ponniah in 1999, but he has decided the time is right to step back from the day-to-day running.
Explaining his move, Ponniah said: “Twenty-two years ago, I agreed to join the business and help my mother with the marketing for three months. Th -
FM leaders urged to act as costs remain out of step with occupancy
via fmj.co.ukFM is failing to keep pace with how workplaces are used today according to Colliers’ latest Occupier Cost Index (OCI).
The annual cost to keep an employee in the office stands at €9,809 per full-time equivalent (FTE), yet European offices operate at just 30-40 per cent occupancy. If costs were calculated on actual usage, they would soar to €25,000-€33,000 per person. This disconnect, warns Colliers is unsustainable and demands immediate action from facilities and building m -
Bridging the gap between maintenance, finance, and sales
via fmj.co.ukFrank Hogg, Engineering Problem Solver
Every site leaks money.Compressed air, steam traps, dripping taps, and idle motors the signs are everywhere.
Engineers can spot the symptoms instantly, but proving the cost to a decision-maker is another story. The real challenge in maintenance isn’t identifying the problem, it’s proving the value of fixing it. That gap between “I know it’s waste” and “I can prove it” costs UK industry millions every year.
It’ -
Dominic Ponniah is new Chairman of Cleanology after stepping down as CEO
via chtmag.comEntrepreneur Dominic Ponniah, the well-known Co-Founder of national commercial cleaning and FM company, Cleanology, has stepped down as CEO to become its new Chairman.
Ponniah will still be taking a keen interest in the growth of the company, co-founded with his mother Elisabeth Ponniah in 1999, but he has decided the time is right to step back from the day-to-day running.
Explaining his move, Ponniah said: “Twenty-two years ago, I agreed to join the business and help my mother with the ma -
Peartree Cleaning Services comments on Autumn Budget
via chtmag.comStuart Conroy, Commercial Director at Peartree Cleaning Services, comments on the impact of the latest Budget on Peartree and the wider cleaning industry.
“Whilst the Autumn Statement did not increase direct business taxes, it also did nothing to inject cash or confidence back into business, nor did it seek to repair the lingering damage caused by the previous Budget – damage that continues to affect service-led sectors such as cleaning.
“National Living wage at £12.71 pe -
Clean Start initiative inspires over 450 primary school pupils
via cleaningmag.comThe Clean Start Initiative has delivered an inspiring multi-school presentation to more than 450 pupils from six Bolton-based primary schools, aiming to transform young people’s perceptions of the cleaning industry and highlight the breadth of career opportunities available within the sector. -
Aegis Support Services launches in Dubai as part of its international growth plans
via fmj.co.ukUK-based security services provider, Aegis Support Services, has launched in Dubai marking another significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy, following its move to open offices across the UK in Cardiff, Manchester, and Glasgow in 2024. The move is part of the business’s plans to build capability and provide security services to more clients in key global locations, with the business operating under the name Aegis Protection Security in Dubai.
The Dubai team will offer a -
Chief strategy officer appointment at Kings Secure Technologies
via fmj.co.ukJames Gilding has been appointed to the role of Chief Strategy Officer at specialist security, fire and life safety technology group, Kings Secure Technologies (KST).
Gilding, who commenced his new role on 1 December, will work alongside the senior leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, driving innovation, and supporting continued growth across the group. In addition, he will be at the forefront of driving the international development of KST& -
Third consecutive SFMI Gold for EMCOR UK
via fmj.co.ukEMCOR UK has been recognised for its sustainability performance in 2025, having received the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) Gold Award for the third year in a row.
The accreditation follows an extensive assessment that includes more than 300 questions across 23 criteria that align with major ESG frameworks and are highly relevant to the FM industry.
The SFMI gave EMCOR UK an overall score of 83.64 per cent, calculated as the average of its scores across the three key areas of the -
Sodexo retains food services contract at Derbyshire sweet factory
via fmj.co.ukSodexo UK & Ireland has secured a new three-year contract, valued in the region of £1 million, with confectionery business, Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
Sodexo has been delivering food services at the Swizzels factory since 2011. The new contract will take the partnership to 18 years.
Sodexo’s Kitchen Works restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, for Swizzels colleagues Monday to Friday. Menus are curated using seasonal and local ingredients and prepared by Sodexo’s skilled chefs an -
Bellrock acquires property and construction consultancy
via fmj.co.ukBellrock has acquired Axiom, a property and construction consultancy based in Scotland.
Axiom delivers project management and cost consultancy services to private-sector clients across leisure, residential and industrial developments. With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and London, the acquisition expands Bellrock’s consulting capabilities and strengthens its national offer to its clients.
Axiom will join Bellrock’s Consulting Division, alongside Summers Inman, JRP, Oaklea -
S12 seeks two more members to represent the security industry
via fmj.co.ukThe Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) has opened nominations for an additional two seats on its leadership committee, inviting senior security executives to help represent and shape the UK guarding industry.
Set up at the request of Government, the S12’s mission is to represent the interests of the industry with one united voice, working alongside Security Minister Dan Jarvis to help raise standards, shape policy, and improve public safety.An initial 10 leaders were elected by the -
Aramark research examines how Gen Z are influencing military catering
via fmj.co.ukAramark UK has released Feeding the Future Forces, a new white paper examining how the priorities of Generation Z are influencing the future of foodservice across the UK Armed Forces.
Drawing on insight from over 200 military personnel, primarily aged 18–24, the report explores how younger service members are reshaping expectations around institutional catering. With Gen Z now accounting for more than a quarter of UK Armed Forces personnel, the findings point to a clear shift towards susta -
BCC urges sector organisations to act to help stamp out modern slavery
via chtmag.comThe British Cleaning Council (BCC) has urged its member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.
Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced into working in conditions where they are exploited and their rights are breached, often involving trafficking, coercion or sexual exploitation.
While all businesses must beware of using staff who are victims of modern slavery, whether in a company itself or in its supply chain, the risks -
TSA Conference focuses on people and technology
via chtmag.comThe laundry industry is about its people first and foremost. The value the Textile Service Association’s (TSA) members find in this was evident in the record number that attended this year’s Autumn Conference.
Held over two days at the Hilton in St George’s Park in Burton-on-Trent, not only did it provide an opportunity to discuss the hot topics of the day but also to network and socialise. Many in attendance were asked what they loved about their industry and the consensus was -
Sodexo’s social impact director appointed co-chair of National Social Value Taskforce
via fmj.co.ukSodexo UK & Ireland’s Social Impact Director, Angela Halliday, has been appointed Co-Chair of the National Social Value Taskforce (NSVT).
Founded in 2016, NSVT is an open network that brings together public, private, and third-sector organisations to establish and promote best practices for integrating social value into everyday business. Sodexo became a member of the NSVT in 2018.
As Social Impact Director Halliday has represented Sodexo on the steering committee, establishing herself -
OCS lands UKHSA soft FM deal
via fmj.co.ukOCS has won a five-year contract with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), for the delivery of a wide range of soft facilities management services across three UKHSA sites in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Greater London.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) plays a central role in protecting the public from infectious diseases, environmental hazards and emerging health threats, and its work depends on safe, well-managed environments. Providing dependable facilities services supports this mission, an -
20th acquisition in the bag for Complii
via fmj.co.ukBuilding compliance services firm, Complii, formerly known as Compliance Group, has acquired Tay Fire and Security Limited, a specialist provider of fire safety solutions based in Nottingham. This marks Complii’s 20th acquisition.
The acquisition enhances Complii’s, expertise in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, where Tay Fire and Security has a strong presence.
Tay Fire and Security, founded in 2016 by Managing Director Mark Sanders and Operations Director Ellie -
ISS invests in more a diverse future
via fmj.co.ukISS has launched a new suite of apprenticeship schemes, aimed at elevating and equipping racially and culturally diverse employees across the business with the tools, confidence and insight to lead authentically and inclusively.
The Culture, Race and Ethnicity (CRE) Leadership Apprenticeship Programme will provide development and progression opportunities for ISS employees, co-ordinated in partnership with external apprenticeship team and training partner Learnmore.
The programme combines existi -
ISS invests in a more diverse future
via fmj.co.ukISS has launched a new suite of apprenticeship schemes, aimed at elevating and equipping racially and culturally diverse employees across the business with the tools, confidence and insight to lead authentically and inclusively.
The Culture, Race and Ethnicity (CRE) Leadership Apprenticeship Programme will provide development and progression opportunities for ISS employees, co-ordinated in partnership with external apprenticeship team and training partner Learnmore.
The programme combines existi -
New Haden Pumps – your trusted Service, Repair and Maintenance partner
via fmj.co.ukAt New Haden Pumps we understand the critical role that pumps play in various industries. That’s why we provide a comprehensive suite of services to ensure the smooth operation of your pumping systems:
– Pre-planned Scheduled Maintenance: Stay ahead of potential issues with our proactive maintenance plans, developed to minimise the risk of unexpected failures and reduce downtime. Whether your equipment is newly installed or out of its warranty period, we offer customisable service ag -
Industry leaders launch Hestia, a new independent guest services brand
via fmj.co.ukIndustry leaders Amanda Kay and Jo Newton are “redefining workplace hospitality” with the launch of a new fully independent guest services brand.
Inspired by the Greek goddess of home and hospitality, Hestia is a focused, high-touch guest services offering for corporate clients, with a focus on warmth, precision, and meaningful human connection. According to Kay and Newton the brand introduces a “new level of care and craftsmanship to workplace hospitality” — w -
The Clean Start Initiative inspires over 450 pupils across six Bolton primary schools
via chtmag.comThe Clean Start Initiative has delivered an inspiring multi-school presentation to more than 450 pupils from six Bolton-based primary schools, aiming to transform young people’s perceptions of the cleaning industry and highlight the breadth of career opportunities available within the sector.
The special event brought together three industry leaders who shared their personal journeys and showcased the innovation, excitement, and impact behind modern cleaning careers. Speakers included Dani -
Top 5 reasons and advantages of using service management software for cleaning businesses
via chtmag.comPaul Webb, Head of Learning & Customer Education Joblogic
Let’s be real for a second, running a cleaning business isn’t just about mops and buckets anymore. It’s contracts, callouts, compliance, customer expectations and keeping everyone from your head office to your newest mobile cleaner in the loop. And doing all that with spreadsheets, emails, WhatsApp and “just give me a call when it’s done” doesn’t cut it anymore.
That’s where good service -
Walter the fatberg-fighting Wasteater joins Biffa’s monster truck fleet
via chtmag.comA new sewer sludge slurping Wasteater has joined waste management firm, Biffa’s fleet of head-turning ‘monster’ trucks.
Unlike its trade waste chomping cousins, Walter sucks up grease, silt and muck from drains, sewers, gullies and culverts.
Fallen twigs and leaves, along with festive cooking fat poured down the sink, can all contribute to an increase in blocked pipes and flooding at this time of year.
Powered by Cappolletto’s Caprecy JetVac technology, Walter combines hi -
Servo expands rail and infrastructure division
via fmj.co.ukMulti-service provider, Servo Group, has relocated to a larger Southern base to accommodate a raft of new appointments, boosting its growing rail and infrastructure division.
The company, which already has offices in Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and Teeside is expanding its division, after some major contract wins. It has relocated its Southern Operations and Rail Infrastructure division to a new office in Wickford Essex, at the heart of the region it services on a multi-million pound -
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital named as one of four overall winners of the 2025 ULI Europe Awards for Excellence
via fmj.co.ukULI Awards for Excellence 2025 winnersFour outstanding built environment projects have been named the overall winners of the 2025 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Europe Awards for Excellence from this year’s 10 finalists.
The diverse winning projects include a social housing project in Milan situated on an abandoned office development site, a new secondary school in Brussels developed in a former brewery, a new flexible life sciences hub in Stockholm, and an acute healthcare facility in Birmin -
Sodexo scoops two waste2zero awards
via fmj.co.ukIn recognition of its commitment to tackling food waste, Sodexo UK & Ireland has been named Best Resource Management Business of the Year and awarded the Best Food Waste Prevention Project Award at the 2025 waste2zero awards.
Both awards were given to Sodexo for its pioneering WasteWatch food waste prevention programme and the outstanding impact it has had on reducing food waste and driving sustainability across Sodexo’s food services sites across the UK and Ireland.
In the 12 months t -
Atlas London announces new MD
via fmj.co.ukAtlas FM has appointed Dan Smallbone as Managing Director of Atlas London.
Atlas London provides cleaning and support service solutions across the capital, serving some of Britain’s leading organisations, including professional workplaces, prestigious buildings and property management companies. It is part of the Atlas group, which became 100 per cent employee-owned in 2024.
In his new role leading Atlas London, Smallbone will focus on building on the company’s already strong operati -
phs Compliance announces new Sales Director
via cleaningmag.comOne of the UK’s leading FM and compliance services providers has appointed a new Sales Director as the company continues to grow across the UK. -
Elior at Work unveils bold new vision for workplace catering
via fmj.co.ukA new white paper from Elior at Work, the regional B&I catering brand of Elior UK, sets out a fresh vision for the future of workplace catering.
Reimagining Workplace Catering: A New Vision for Health, Wellbeing and Sustainability brings together expert insights, emerging trends and case studies to illustrate the forces defining the future of B&I catering.
Today’s employees want more than basic meals. They expect food that energises them, supports long-term health goals and aligns -
Manchester Cleaning Show releases full 2026 conference programme
via chtmag.comThe Manchester Cleaning Show has unveiled its full 2026 conference programme, offering the industry’s most comprehensive platform for insight, innovation and future-focused discussion.
Returning to Manchester Central on 18–19 February 2026, the show will bring together sector leaders, innovators and operational experts to explore the issues shaping the future of cleaning, FM and the wider operational environment.
The strong programme and packed schedule reflect a growing industry ap
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