Transforming an Independent School’s Cleaning Workforce

The Challenge

An independent school had long struggled with its cleaning staff. High turnover, frequent absences, and unreliable work habits meant that the school’s cleaning standards were inconsistent. Many employees would turn up late, come in whenever it suited them, or fail to follow basic instructions. The school found itself constantly hiring and training new cleaners, only to face the same issues again and again.

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The Solution

Frustrated by ongoing staffing problems, the school reached out to us for help. We arranged meetings to understand their needs and identified key requirements: reliability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to high cleaning standards.

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Together, we agreed on a temporary-to-permanent staffing model, where we would initially supply cleaners on a temporary basis. This allowed the school to assess their performance before deciding which workers to retain permanently.

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The Results

From the very beginning, the difference was clear. The school was surprised at how reliable and hardworking our cleaners were. They were punctual, followed instructions, and took pride in their work—a refreshing change from previous experiences. Additionally, the school valued the quick response and dependable support they received from us.

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Over the past year we have supplied approximately 40 cleaners to the school. Half of them were hired permanently, helping the school build a solid, dedicated workforce. As a result, they no longer need external cleaning staff, having successfully filled their vacancies with committed and high-quality employees.

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Why Work with Pol-UK Recruitment?

We specialise in providing reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic staff to businesses across Scotland. While we primarily work with Polish workers already based in the UK, our focus is not on nationality but on finding the right people with the right attitude.

If your business is struggling with unreliable staff and high turnover, let us help you build a strong, committed workforce—just like we did for this independent school.

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Contact us today to find the workers you need!