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SAFEContractor achieved again by Shipshape Cleaning

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Shipshape Cleaning are pleased to announce that they have once again achieved their accreditation with SAFEContractor.

It is an important accreditation to us and we invest a lot of time and money as a company ensuring our Health & Safety documentation is continuely reviewed and kept up to date with any new H&S practices or legislation.

We take H&S very seriously and ensure all staff are fully trained on H&S, they understand the H&S implications of the chemicals they use on a daily basis and inform us immediately of any posing H&S risk on our sites.

We are pleased with our achievement again this year, as we have been SAFEContractor accrediated for 3 years now.

Shipshape Cleaning Employee of the Year 2011

Monday, December 19th, 2011

We would like to announce that Shipshape Cleaning’s employee of the Year for 2011 is Debby Lamari.

Debby started working for Shipshape 2 years ago as a cleaner at Informatica, within a team of 4 cleaners. After a short period of time we recognised Debby’s potential and she was made Team Leader. Last year Debby was promoted to Site Supervisor. She has done a terrific job on a busy site and her team have been most supportive.

Debby received gift vouchers and joined the head office team for our annual Christmas dinner which took place this year at Missenden Abbey. Congratulation and well done Debby, it is a much deserved award.

Debby receiving her Employee of the Year Certificate

The Whole Team

Are we ready for the Flu this Winter?

Monday, December 5th, 2011

It’s that time of year again when colds, coughs and flu rear their ugly heads. But, there are things you can do to reduce the chances of catching something nasty, or if you do have colds or flu, passing it on to others.

The key is to be prepared with a very good range of antibacterial hand gels, hand washes and wipes. This is particularly important in an office environment, where germs are easily spread on computer equipments and telephones. Air conditioning and office heating can spread the germs around.

The range we promote and supply is the New Genn range of anti-bacterial products.

Products Shipshape Cleaning Can Offer:

Maceratable Wet Wipes – Packets of 52 wipes – Useful for staff to wipe their own handsets, keyboards etc
The liquid is plentiful to ensure you gain the protection required. To better protect you, these contain very few ingredients and leave skin feeling really nice. Very safe for skin, especially for babies and broken skin in conditions like eczema. The more substantial 52 wipe packs for household, car and work use.

Foam Handrub – 500ml bottle – Commonly found in hospitals, these rubs can be situated throughout the building for staff use
The unique, world-renowned, solvent-free hand sanitiser that’s kind to your hands and long lasting. Ideal for children. It works rapidly against bacteria and other microbes, including even the most dangerous hospital super-bugs. Derived from coconut oil. The foam makes it easy to see when you’ve fully covered your hands.

Foam Handwash – 500 ml bottle – Can be used in washrooms to replace existing handsoaps and antibacterial handwash for extra protection, following visits to the toilet
It has excellent cleansing action and leaves hands soft and smooth. Favoured in settings where occupational dermatitis is common. Created from natural plant oils, it is kind to skin yet works rapidly to kill bacteria and many other microbes. 500ml.

We can also provide you with the wall mounted unit for the alcohol free, antimicrobial & cleansing foam hand rub.

Please contact Shipshape Cleaning at info@shipshapecleaning.co.uk or call our office on 01494 468989, if you wish to order any of these products.

Sarah Celebrates 5 years service at Shipshape Cleaning

Monday, November 28th, 2011

On Monday 21st November, Sarah Elton our Business Development Manager, celebrated 5 years working for Shipshape Cleaning Company.

 

When Sarah joined the company, she was Office Administrator and the company was located at  Basepoint at the end of Lincoln Road.  Since then, the company has had a change of location to Anglo Office Park, a New Website, a New Brochure, Safe Contractor & ISO Accreditations, the Introduction of the Automated Timecard System, to name a few of the changes we have had in 5 years.

Sarah’s role has evolved since she started in 2006, and now Sarah manages Sales & Marketing for the company and is Shipshape’s Health & Safety Manager.

Dawn Parkes – Managing Director, presented Sarah with her 5 years service certificate, an engraved carriage clock, boxed pen and flowers.

Sarah is presented her 5 year service certificate, and goodies!!!

Sarah is presented with her 5 year service certificate, and goodies!!!

We also enjoyed some chocolate cake too.
Here’s to another 5 years Sarah!
Sarah and the Shipshape Office Team

Sarah and the Shipshape Office Team

BE AFRAID ………

Monday, October 31st, 2011

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 

The Team at Shipshape Cleaning wish you a veeerrry Scaarryy Halloween!!!!!pumpkin_end13

MEET THE TEAM!!

Meet our Office Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two Sites of the Month

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Two sites have achieved  ‘Site of the Month’  in October.

Congratulations to Vee who looks after Nicholas King Homes.  A bottle of red wine will be winging its way to you

Also Congratulations to Lucy who looks after Stokenchurch House.  A bottle of red wine is also on its way to you.  We would also like to wish a very Happy Birthday for Tuesday.

Well done girls!

You will also both be receiving a Certificate to mark your achievement.

Office Christmas Trees…

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Lovely weather we are having, but it’s not going to last….

Before we know it, it will be Christmas.  Gifts and decorations are already in most of the shops by now!

To ensure we are prepared for the festive season, now is a good time to start looking at companies who can take the hassle out of office Christmas Decorations.

One of our services in the office environment is to provide dressed Christmas Trees, Garlands and Floral displays for the Christmas period.

Artificial Trees are the best choice for large atruims with difficult access and the largest trees we supply, 30ft and 40ft, need just a regular doorway.  In addition artificial trees have more decorations than the live trees and can be installed in late November, giving you even more value for money.  We can also, provide real Christmas Trees also if you want a fresh tree.  These are perfectly formed, fresh trees which can be decorated by us, or by you.

One of the biggest benefits to any employer using our service is the Health & Safety responsibility.  In some companies staff perch on all types of office furniture to daggle and drape all manner of festive ornaments.  Swivel chairs that they normally wouldn’t dream of standing up on, become office stepping stones with wheels and causes a real H&S nightmare!

Contact us directly on 01494 468989 or fill out your request on our Contact Us page and we will happily come and visit your site for a no obligation personalised quotation to take some of the stress out of Christmas…..

Ready Dressed Christmas Tree

Site of Month – September

Monday, September 26th, 2011

The cleaning team at Icon Clinical Research (UK) Limited have been awarded ‘Site of the Month’ for September.

Congratulations Michelle, Hannah, Adrian, Saleem, Sabry, John and Maria, you have worked extremely hard and achieved a great result.  Thank you for all of your efforts.

Each member of the team will be receiving either a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine, together with a certificate as a reward for all their hard work. 

Well Done!!

Shipshape Company Brochure is Now on our Website

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Our Full Company Brochure is now on our website in PDF form, which can easily be printed off or viewed, page by page.

It is featured on our Home Page on the right-hand side directly under our Free Audit Form.

Why not take a few minutes to browse through our brochure and find out the services we can offer your organisation.

Take a look at our Free Audit Form also, to establish if you are receiving the services in your contract that you are paying for, and the services are of a good standard.

If you have any questions or queries relating to our website or brochure, or want to find out more about our company, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will only be too happy to assist you.

Contact me today on sales@shipshapecleaning.co.uk.

AUGUST NEWS

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

SITE OF THE MONTH

The Team at Zebra have been awarded “Site of the Month” for August.  Each member of the team will be receiving either a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine, together with a certificate as a reward for all their hard work. 

Thank you and well done.  Keep up the good work.

WELCOME

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Tracey Horton, who has joined our office team this month.  Tracey’s official role is Office Administrator.  During her career she has worked for some large organisations and has gained a wealth of experience which she will be bringing to her role with us.