Researchers use automated UV disinfection to prevent C. diff in veterans care facility

In a recently published article, 'Decontamination with ultraviolet radiation to prevent recurrent Clostridium difficile infection in two roommates in a long-term care facility', (Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 05/2012), researchers shared the results of a trial that used Tru-D SmartUVC to prevent coincident recurrent CDI episodes in roommates in a Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF).
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CCE 2012 is a Guinness World Record Breaker!

This year's China Clean Exhibition in Shanghai has proved to be a Guinness World Record Breaker by engaging the greatest number of people ever to simultaneously clean a square at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre!
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Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest winner crowned

After weeks of hard work and anticipation, Lake Orchard, Michigan native - Susan Brennan - was named the winner of the Eighth Annual Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest, brought to you by Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com and sponsored in part by Charmin. 
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ABCD Event: It's tough out there

A gathering of facilities management leaders hosted by the Association of Building Cleaning Direct Service Providers (ABCD) emphasised the importance of communication, leadership and overcoming unthinking reliance on old habits at an event in Chester recently. The day was designed to help public service managers engineer change in their business models and develop their managerial skills.
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Andrew Jones named as new President of AHCP

The Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals has named healthcare facilities management veteran Andrew Jones as its new President. Taking over as the AHCP's figurehead and leader, Andrew brings over 30 years' experience at senior levels in the healthcare facilities management sector of the NHS to the role.
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Cleanscene Down Under

CleanScene12, to be held in Sydney in October this year, is set to be the largest cleaning industry trade expo ever held in Australia, reports Terry Fraser, CEO of the National Cleaning Suppliers Association of Australia. And adding to the event's prestige, ISS Facility Services has agreed to be the major sponsor of the CleanScene12 Innovative products or Services Award.

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Bunzl acquires Service Paper in the US

Bunzl, the international distribution and outsourcing group, announced yesterday that it has acquired the business of Service Paper Company in the United States.
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Soap sales soar after dispenser link at Knight Air

Knight Air Products is a busy distributor in the North West of England, whose customers consist of a wide variety of commercial, industrial, hospitality and healthcare establishments, and local authorities.
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Lindaus launches HF6 professional multifunction vacuum / carpet cleaner

Italian manufacturer Lindhaus has unveiled its new HF6 Plus - HF6 Pro multifunction vacuum / carpet cleaner, which it says represents the future of first class canister vacuums.
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B & V Water Treatment calls for action after WWF report

Three recent reports highlighting the global economic damage which will be caused by unsustainable water consumption have prompted a call by leading water treatment and water saving engineering company B & V for organisations to reduce their water footprint.
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Ecolab collaborates with China's State Food & Drug Administration to provide food safety training

Ecolab and China's State Food & Drug Administration Institute for Executive Development (SFDAIED) are again partnering to conduct food safety training that aligns with the recent introduction of China's five-year food safety plan and reaches workers within the country's food service industry.
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Brightwell Dispensers accredited ISO14001

Brightwell Dispensers has been awarded the international certification ISO14001, marking the achievement of an intensive six month project led by the quality assurance team.

ISO14001 recognises companies' corporate policy to integrate environmentally-friendly processes throughout all stages of product development, and across all departments. 
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Initial Facilities toasts success of apprenticeship scheme

Twenty-four cleaning operatives and supervisors working on the London Underground were the toast of Initial Facilities at a ceremony in central London celebrating the successful completion of their apprenticeships. They were joined by colleagues and representatives from Transport for London, London Underground and the Skills Partnership.
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Ingot wins top club contract

Kitchen cleaning expert, Ingot Services, has netted a prestigious contract with football's Premier League giant Liverpool FC.

After seeing off some stiff competition the Suffolk-based company is all set to deliver a top cleaning service for all of the busy kitchens at the Anfield ground.
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Committed to corporate social responsibility

On Sunday 8th July, Douglas Cooke, Chief Executive and a team from Principle Cleaning Services will once again be running the London 10k to raise funds for its chosen charity, The London Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy.

Everyone at the company and the charity would welcome and be extremely grateful if you could spare a donation by way of sponsorship.

For more details and sponsorship, please visit:

www.justgiving.com

In-house BICSc accreditation starts for Regent staff

The newly-launched Training Academy at Regent Samsic's Coventry headquarters is now accrediting certification to the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) to staff members.

Regent Cleaning contract manager Manuel Costa (centre) received his BICSc Certificate from HR Director/Quality & Environmental Manager Bozena Wojciechowska, and training & HR support officer Mark Mahoney last month.
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Great Western Hospital - Swindon
Salary - Up to £22,000

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Carillion Facilities Management is one of the UK's market leaders in FM, with in excess of 13,000 employees. We work with both public and private sector customers. We are the largest service provider to the Defence sector, a major provider to the NHS, financial services, media and technology sectors.

To support our services to the NHS, a unique opportunity has arisen within our Facilities Management department located in Swindon for Assistant Housekeeping Manager.

Based at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon and reporting to the Housekeeping Services Manager, you will have a key role in the performance and development of the Housekeeping Team Leaders, ensuring a clean, healthy and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. 

In this is a fast paced energetic role, you will be responsible for the planning of Staff Rotas, Holidays, Sickness, Performance Management, Stock Levels and Reporting. You will be supported by HR on issues such as Employee Relations and Payroll. A team of 8 supervisors report directly to you, with a wider responsibility for around 200 housekeeping staff deployed on the wards.more

UK Target Account Manager

Due to expanding UK strategic plans, Nilfisk Advance 'the number one provider of capital cleaning equipment' have a new vacancy for a UK Target Account Manager. This role is home/UK based, supported with UK office sites.

The role is created to allow Nilfisk to further target niche sales routes to market, and maximise sales and service revenues across new strategic clients. We are seeking a professional proven sales person who relishes a challenge and wants to be part of a successful organisation for the long term. Ideally areas of previous sales experience should include elements of Hotel/Leisure/Industry catalogues but, whilst this list is not exhaustive, the new role will need 'out of the box thinking'.

Nilfisk will reward the correct candidate with an OTE earning package accordingly.Applicants should email their CV together with a covering letter, including details of current earnings to clare.smeaton@nilfisk.com 

Area Sales Manager 
Machine Sales South West
£ competitive salary package

Successful applicants will join a highly successful and innovative company within the cleaning industry & will benefit from a good salary, commission, car, laptop and mobile phone. The company has ambitious plans for the future and has recently launched a complete new range of novel technology.

Candidates should have a strong sales background in the cleaning industry; experience of selling into the food, healthcare, industrial or FM sectors would be an advantage. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and developing new business through distributors, key accounts and direct sales.

They must be self-motivated, with a desire to exploit a wide variety of sales opportunities and will be keen to respond to a challenge.

Applicants should write with CV (indicating Area Sales Manager in the subject line) to: Thomas@ospreydc.com

UK Sales Manager 
£50k+ OTE plus excellent benefits

Truvox International Limited, a premium UK manufacturer of floor care equipment machines, now seeks an experienced Sales Manager to lead our team of National and Regional sales Managers, and further grow our business throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking a dynamic individual, ready for the next move in their career, capable of initiating and leading change in a tough and challenging marketplace.

You will have a successful background in a structured sales environment, ideally in the cleaning industry, as well as  a proven record of national and key account development.

In additional to leading our UK team you will both develop end manage a portfolio of accounts including national cleaning contractors, facilities management companies and major UK janitorial and cleaning equipment distributors.

The rewards for this demanding and high profile role include an excellent basic salary with exceptional on target earnings potential, quality company car, pension, healthcare, and other benefits associated with working for a leading manufacturer.

Applicants should email their current CV, together with a covering letter, including details of current earnings to recruitment@truvox.com or by post to: Truvox International LimitedThird Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, SO15 0LE

Victor, a leading UK brand in the design and manufacture of cleaning machinery is looking to recruit two experienced Area Account Managers. 

The role will incorporate developing new business and managing current accounts across an agreed territory, one position in the north and one in the south of England. We are looking for self-starters who will proactively look to develop the business in their area.

Victor are at the forefront of design and innovation, evolving its range of cleaning machines to meet its customers ever changing requirements. A number of new product launches are planned for 2013 making this an exciting time to join the Victor brand.

About you, a background in floor care would be an advantage, a confident presenter and a proven track record in sales development is essential.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to hr@victorfloorcare.com

Dowding & Plummer Ltd, Midlands based manufacturers of the Victor range of floor maintenance equipment, have the following vacancy:

Head of UK Sales

The role involves developing both new and existing business and selling into a well established marketplace through various channels of distribution. Strong interpersonal skills are required and previous experience in the cleaning industry will be a distinct advantage.   

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate experience as follows:

* Proven track record in Sales to distributors and end users

* Board level presentational skills

* Ability to open and close business from initial cold call to presentation

* Must be comfortable working for an SME where you will have the flexibility to devise and implement strategy whilst being prepared to take on a wide range of activities

* Ability to manage and develop an external sales team and internal sales & Marketing support function

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

The position offers a competitive salary (and incentive package including fully expensed Company Vehicle).

Please apply by email attaching your C.V. and current salary details to:

hr@victorfloorcare.com

No agencies please

Business Development Manager 
c. £38k p.a. + commission package to be negotiated + Company Car, Phone and Laptop 

CK Group was born out of the successful City & Kent healthcare cleaning company established two generations ago to service major London hospitals. Pioneering and early adoption and of the latest cutting edge Infection Control products and practices helped grow the company, which in addition now provides specialist Deep Cleaning services to a large number of healthcare establishments and a major supplier of equipment and cleaning consumables to both healthcare and non-health related customers across the country.

In order to drive the Group forward we now require a Business Development Manager who will possess the following attributes and experience:

• Experience of working within a Business Development Manager role at a contract Cleaning Company.

• Able to demonstrate proven experience and success of self lead generation and appointment making

• Full contract and sales negotiation experience

• Thrive on meeting and exceeding financial targets

• Previous experience of working a field led position
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Cleaning Operations Manager
c. £30k p.a. + company car, phone, laptop

We are currently looking to recruit a Cleaning Operations Manager to lead our cleaning teams. 

Key responsibilities: 

* Manage our cleaning Site Managers and Supervisors to deliver a high quality cleaning and specialist operation across multiple sites, including healthcare, office, education and Third Sector businesses. 

* Manage and control the site cleaning services to the agreed specification, quality and service standard required by all contracts, measured by both qualitative and financial targets. more

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

South East England
£35,000 + commission 

Brayborne Cleaning Services Limited, a well established and highly regarded  commercial contract cleaning company with over 25 years experience in the industry are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive forward growth throughout the South East.

We are looking to appoint the right person who will deliver a stream of new opportunities and explore and develop these leads to the point of close.

Candidates should possess the following attributes:

* Enthusiastic and extremely driven

* Ability to build a strong pipeline of new business

* Excellent presentation and communication skills

* Proven track record of success in cleaning or associated services industry.

* Fast learning, true team player

* Good IT Skills

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package.

Please email your CV to chris.freshwater@brayborne.co.uk

Assistant Operational Manager

£20,858 to £23,708 pro rata per annum
Essential car user allowance

Part time/ Permanent - 30 hours per week 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cleaning Services to work as one of our Assistant Operational Managers covering Stafford and some of the surrounding area.

With experience in leadership and knowledge of the cleaning industry, you will support service delivery by managing frontline staff and work with your Operational Manager on the day to day management of the service. 

Working as part of a professional team you will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and crucially, the ability to plan, organise, control, monitor and review the service provision. 

The successful candidate will join our award wining team and have the opportunity to make a difference!  Not only that we will provide you with great training and support.

Some early mornings and late evenings will be required, however we operate flexible working policies.

To find out more and to make an application visit jobs.scchost.org.uk/cleaning 

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd December 2012

Interviews: Week commencing 10th December 2012

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a "disclosure" check under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974". This will involve an enhanced CRB check.  Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council's employment policy will be found within the application pack.

The European operation of an American company, with headquarters in Switzerland, specialising in hygiene articles for collective washrooms and laundries, is looking for an :

Area Sales Manager (M/F) for UK, Scandinavia, Australia

Your Job

* acquisition of new local and international customers (B2B)

* organisation of activities from first contact, preparing offers, to conclusion of contracts

* international liaison and support of existing clients

* customer training and presentations

Your Profile

* self-confident and convincing personality with focus on targets

* open, positive and friendly manner

* flexible with professional work attitude

* excellent communication skills 

* professional experience of at least five years in the laundryand/or hygiene business

* technical and commercial competence

* knowledge of French a bonus

* willing to travel by car throughout the UK (around 80%)

* computer literate for budgets and reporting
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UK Sales Manager Designate

Tri-Peek International, maker of Peek polish is looking for an independent sales agent calling on distributors in the Janitorial/Food Service/Catering industry who can open up new accounts and grow business within existing accounts.

This would be a commission-only position but for the right person could lead to the senior sales managerial role in the UK with an overriding commission that includes a percentage all UK sales in the above sectors.

The current sales agent commission rate would be between 10% and 15%. Tri-Peek has been around for over 20 years, is a holder of the Royal Warrant with offices in Canada, USA and New Zealand. Applicants must have experience working with distributors and selling consumables.

Reply via email only to: robert@tri-peek.com

UK Regional Account Manager (South)

Truvox International Limited is the international arm of the Commercial Floorcare Division of the US based Tacony Corporation; Tacony is a privately held family business active in four strategic business areas, employing over 650 people, with world-wide sales in excess of $200 million.

We are now seeking a Regional Account Manager to cover key markets in the South.

Reporting to the UK Field Sales Manager, the successful applicant will have to demonstrate the ability to work on his or her own initiative, and to represent the company to both existing and potential customers in these key markets.  

The role of the Regional Account Manager (RAM) is to deliver planned revenue, volume and profitability targets through the management of a portfolio of accounts operating within various trade sectors. Managing existing accounts and developing new business in various markets including Contract Cleaners, Healthcare and Local Authorities. more

UK NATIONAL SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

National Sales Role into Healthcare, FM Companies and Cleaning Contractor market.
Base Salary DOE + Bonus + Car + Expenses

TTS Tecno Trolley System srl - a world leading manufacturer of Professional cleaning products - is currently searching for a UK based National Sales & Business Development Manager. 

This exciting new position will be responsible for achieving national sales goals each year by expanding our network of distributors and by targeting end users to get the products specified for use. 

The role involves responsibility for winning new business as well as developing and retaining an existing client base. You will need to be highly self motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

Ideally residing in or around the London area or Home Counties, you will possess a good sales background, ideally within the cleaning market and the ability to communicate at all levels. To develop sales in NHS and Private Healthcare, major cleaning contractors and leading FM companies, through distributors and strategic final users.

The role will require frequent travel and a considerable amount of time away from home.

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training at our Head Office in Italy.more

Regional Account Manager
Midlands
OTE potential £45K+, company vehicle, pension, healthcare, plus other benefits 

Truvox International Limited is the international arm of the Commercial Floorcare Division of the US based Tacony Corporation; Tacony is a privately held family business active in four strategic business areas, employing over 650 people, with world-wide sales in excess of $200 million. 

We are now seeking a Regional Account Manager to cover key markets in the Midlands.

Reporting to the UK Field Sales Manager, the successful applicant will have to demonstrate the ability to work on his or her own initiative, and to represent the company to both existing and potential customers in these key markets.  

The role of the Regional Account Manager (RAM) is to deliver planned revenue, volume and profitability targets through the management of a portfolio of accounts operating within various trade sectors.  Managing existing accounts and developing new business in various markets including Contract Cleaners, Healthcare and Local Authorities.

The RAM will identify and win new direct and indirect business within the RAM's designated region, working closely with National Accounts and colleagues in Marketing in order to drive the Truvox business forward.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential as well as account management of various customers including distributors and end-users. 

This is a full time, permanent position. The rewards for this demanding role include a competitive basic salary and commission, giving an OTE potential in excess of £45K, company vehicle, pension, healthcare plus other benefits associated with working for a leading manufacturer.

Are you interested? Well, if you have the energy and drive to rise to this exciting challenge, then please email your CV together with a covering letter to Ricky Smith - UK Field Sales Manager, email: recruitment@truvox.com

Closing date: 30th July 2012

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!

Right Royal Jubilee clean up in central London

As the Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal party sailed past the crowds lining the Thames on Monday, an 85-strong clean team waited in the wings to return the streets to their royal best. But it wasn't without a lot of prior planning...

With thousands of extra visitors flocking to central London to help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Veolia Environmental Services and Westminster City Council put in the extra effort to make sure the city was sparkling for this very special event and returned to its best for residents and businesses.
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Pulire Verona
21-23rd May 2013
Verona, Italy
www.pulire-it.com

Cleantex Pulire
30th June 2013-2nd July 2013
Johannsburg, South Africa

CMS
24-27th September 2013
Cleaning. Management. Services.
Berlin, Germany
CMS Berlin

Ausclean Pulire
15-16th October 2013
Sydney, Australia
auscleanexpo

ISSA/Interclean
18-21st November 2013
North America
Las Vegas
issainterclean/vegas

Clean India Pulire
5-7th December 2013
Mumbai, India
cleanindiapulire

Loo of The Year Awards
6th December 2013
Solihull, Nr Birmingham
LOTY