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As we celebrate 125 years, this #ThrowbackThursday takes us back to a defining moment and the beginning of a new era of digital innovation for OCS, dating back to the early 80s. In the early 1980s, OCS took its first major step into the digital world with the introduction of a new computer system called FAITH: Fast Accurate Information Transacted Here. Installed at our New Century House headquarters in London, FAITH transformed the way we worked. It streamlined customer accounts, improved cost control, and helped our teams across the UK share information more effectively, long before the phrase “digital transformation” became familiar. It was an opportunity for innovation, to utilise new tools to work smarter, support colleagues more effectively, and deliver a more reliable service to customers. That spirit of curiosity and progress still runs through our business today. Now, more than 40 years on, our commitment to innovation continues, in ways Richard Hackman and his team in this 1980s photo could never have imagined. From AI and robotics to smart building management systems (BMS), we utilise technology to enhance our services, making them safer, more efficient, and more sustainable, while keeping people and purpose at the heart of what we do. Because for us, innovation has always been about empowering people to deliver their best work. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/exNQ9zfk #OCS125 #OCSHistory #FacilitiesEvolution #WeAreOCS #TRUEvalues #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

Today is World Values Day, a global initiative and moment to reflect on the principles that guide our actions – as individuals, families, teams, and as organisations, helping shape the future. → OCS’s TRUE Values – Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment – are the foundations of how we serve, and work together to deliver for our customers, colleagues, and communities across our portfolio. TRUE enables us to: → Build trust through consistent, transparent action → Demonstrate respect by valuing every individual → Foster unity across diverse teams and geographies → Empower people to take ownership, innovate and grow These values support our long-term mission to create safe, sustainable, and exceptional environments (making people and places the best they can be), and drive us towards our vision of being the partner of choice in facilities services. To mark World Values Day, we invited colleagues around the globe to share which of the TRUE Values resonate most with them – and how these values shape their everyday work. The result is an inspiring collection of voices that reflect the strength, diversity and shared purpose of our global OCS community. #WorldValuesDay #TRUEValues #WeAreOCS 🧡

Critical expertise that’s delivering safety, hygiene and peace of mind. → This International Thank Your Cleaner Day, we recognise those individuals who provide essential cleaning services across OCS and beyond. From Government buildings and healthcare facilities to laboratories, life sciences, education, technology infrastructure, and data centres – and through to retail, museums, and heritage sites – professional cleaning delivers protection, wellbeing, preservation and operational readiness in the environments that matter most. → OCS cleaning teams uphold the highest standards in sectors where precision and compliance are non-negotiable. → They create hygienic, safe and welcoming spaces that allow others to work, learn, care, innovate and serve. → Their skill, attention to detail and commitment often operate quietly – although their impact is seen, felt and deeply valued. Cleaning is a critical service – one that requires training, care and deep understanding of the environments we protect. Whether maintaining sterile conditions in a lab, safeguarding patient wellbeing in hospitals, or preserving national treasures, the role our colleagues play is fundamental. Thank you to every cleaning professional at OCS and across the wider industry. #WeAreOCS #TRUEValues #ThankYourCleanerDay2025

THANK YOU, Sue! → From early mornings to late evenings, our cleaning teams work diligently behind the scenes, making spaces safe, welcoming, and ready for others to learn, care, and connect. This Thank Your Cleaner Day, we’re sharing the stories of two OCS colleagues who embody that dedication every day: Sue, a Cleaning Supervisor in Westbury, and Nicky, a Cleaning Supervisor in Broadstone. Sue describes her school as “a second home” – leading her team with care and pride, and even baking cakes to thank them for their hard work. “When I hand the school back over after a deep clean and say, it’s all nice, clean and tidy, that’s when I feel proud.” For Nicky, who joined OCS after a long career as a chef, the reward comes from teamwork and respect. “If there weren’t cleaners, the world would be in a sorry state,” she says. “Everywhere needs a cleaner – and we all deserve respect for what we do.” Both Sue and Nicky have seen firsthand how appreciation makes a difference. At Nicky’s school, a survey even found that the building looks better and the cleaning team seem happier since OCS took over – proof that pride and support go hand in hand. Read Sue and Nicky’s full stories here: https://lnkd.in/e9DjQx-T To Sue, Nicky, and every cleaning team: → Thank you for your skill, care, and dedication. → Thank you for setting the standard every day. → Thank you for making people and places the best they can be. #ThankYourCleanerDay #WeAreOCS #FacilitiesManagement #ThankYouSue

OCS Finalists Announced. 👏🏆🙏 Celebrating frontline excellence at the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2025. → OCS teams from across the country have been named finalists in NINE categories – recognising the vital work delivered every day in cleaning, hygiene and facilities services. These nominations celebrate the professionalism, dedication and impact of individuals and teams working across diverse sectors — from retail and transport to corporate environments and critical infrastructure. → Cleaning & Hygiene Team of the Year – Primark Birmingham High Street → Cleaning Operative of the Year – Michael Downes (Elk Mill Retail Park) → CustomerCollaboration Award – WTW Soft Services Team → Customer Collaboration Award – British Land → Contract Cleaning Award – Joanna Szymańska Joanna Szymanska → Excellence in Training and Development – Manchester Arndale Housekeeping Team → Going Above and Beyond Expectations – Sarah Gray (Inditex) → Supervisor of the Year – Elena Pearce (South Western Railway) → Rising Star – Giacomo Pala (Facilities Management) These are the individuals and teams who deliver hygiene, reassurance and continuity every day – often behind the scenes, always with professionalism, care and attention to detail. To every finalist: your contribution is seen, valued and deeply respected. → Thank you for making people and places the best they can be. #AwardsFinalists #TRUEValues #FacilitiesManagement #WeAreOCS

→ Operational focus. Global collaboration. Brand-led growth. → Led by Rob Legge - with Gary McGaghey, Daniel Dickson, Roland Salameh, Scott Thorn Davis, Ketan Patel, and Dan Barber, the OCS leadership team came together last week to review and align Group-wide priorities and accelerate progress on key initiatives. The sessions centred around key strategic themes, including: → Reinforcing governance, ethical leadership and our global Code of Conduct – ensuring our decisions and behaviours are guided by our TRUE Values of Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment. → Driving forward our People & Culture agenda, with Sarah Williams FCIPD (UK&I) and Ryme Dembri (APAC & ME) collaborating to ensure the colleague experience remains at the forefront of our strategic priorities. → Embedding and scaling AI-enabled technologies, as we continue the journey to Smart FM - empowering colleagues and customers. → Strengthening our position in emerging markets, particularly in support of the technology and digital economy, including critical infrastructure and data centres. → Building the OCS brand as a strategic enabler – ensuring consistency, clarity and distinction across every market where we operate. As an internationally connected organisation, OCS continues to harness insights and expertise from across the Group – working as one team to deliver the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and communities, aligning with our mission of making people and places the best they can be. #FacilitiesManagement #TRUEValues #WeAreOCS

World Mental Health Day 2025 → Caring for people, places and wellbeing - The Royal Parks offer space for reflection, activity, and connection – all of which play a crucial role in supporting mental health. OCS’s partnership with The Royal Parks focuses on maintaining the mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure that keeps these historic spaces safe and accessible. OCS colleagues work diligently every day to ensure the parks run reliably for the millions of visitors who rely on them. World Mental Health Day is a reminder of how much environments shape wellbeing. The work of our people directly contributes to the experience of those who visit the parks for peace, exercise, or time with others. → Supporting our customers’ vision for accessible, thriving green spaces → Maintaining infrastructure that enables wellbeing for millions of visitors → Delivering services with respect for people, heritage and nature OCS is committed to making places the best they can be, so they continue to provide value to the people and communities they serve. Read more about The Royal Parks and Wellbeing here: https://lnkd.in/eT35JkKT #WorldMentalHealthDay #WeAreOCS #TRUEValues #HardServices

AWARD WINNING → HARD SERVICES → The MEL Energy Centre and Heat Network in Midlothian, on the eastern edge of Edinburgh, has been recognised as Water Treatment Project of the Year at the 2025 CSA Awards. This award recognises the most outstanding project in the water treatment field, showcasing exceptional technical achievement, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. The landmark project reflects the strength of the partnership between Phoenix Commissioning Services Ltd, Vattenfall and OCS in delivering one of Scotland’s most significant low-carbon energy solutions. → The network will source energy from waste captured at the Millerhill Recycling and Energy Recovery Centre. → It forms part of a masterplan delivering over 3,000 new homes, schools, commercial and retail facilities at Shawfair Town. → The initial phase is projected to save more than 2,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually – the equivalent of removing 1,200 cars from the road. This recognition highlights the scale and impact of technical services being delivered by OCS and our partners in support of the UK’s energy transition and Net Zero commitments. Congratulations to all the teams involved in this award-winning project. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/es8DHtKJ. #EnergyTransition #DistrictHeating #EnergyServices #WeAreOCS

A Landmark Win for PCS Healthcare We’re proud to announce that our Healthcare team has secured one of the largest cleaning contracts in Thailand — deploying 354 professional cleaners across 250,000 SQM and servicing 1,000 beds at Bhumisiri Mangkhalanusorn Building, Chulalongkorn Hospital and Thai Red Cross. This milestone reflects our commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence in healthcare environments. Our integrated cleaning solutions include: Cleaning Robotics for precision and efficiency Stabilized Aqueous Ozone (SAO) cleaning -chemical-free and eco-friendly Smart Cleaning Application for real-time monitoring and quality assurance Healthcare cleaning and compliance program for onsite team Supattana Jearabanyong, Director of Healthcare and Education, shared: “I want to express my deepest gratitude to our entire team — from those who shaped the solution design and led the mobilisation phase, to the 354 dedicated professionals working tirelessly onsite every day. Your commitment, care, and resilience ensure that our clients — patients, doctors, medical staff, and visitors — are supported with safety and operations excellence. We are truly honoured to serve and be part of this meaningful mission.” Congratulations to the PCS Healthcare team and thank you to Chulalongkorn Hospital for your trust! #WeArePCS #WeAreOCS #CleaningInnovation #HospitalCleaning #SmartCleaning #HealthcareExcellence #FacilitiesManagement #Tersano #SAO

MISSION:CRITICAL → HARD SERVICES → Behind the headline projects, the safety systems, the critical estates, and the national infrastructure – stand thousands of OCS engineers and technicians. From power stations to defence sites, from hospitals to high-tech manufacturing, our people are trusted to keep the most complex and sensitive environments safe, compliant, and operational – every hour of every day. → Scale: A nationwide workforce delivering engineering and technical services at speed and with consistency. → Capability: From mechanical and electrical to energy management, fire, and compliance – deep expertise built over decades. → Criticality: Operating at the sharpest edge of compliance and safety, where resilience is non-negotiable. → Future focus: Engineering teams at the front line of the UK’s Net Zero mission – driving decarbonisation, electrification, and sustainable energy solutions. Outlining the depth of capability behind Mission: Critical Hard Services. #WeAreOCS #HardServices #MissionCritical #EngineeringExcellence