ABOUT TMS CLEANING
TMS Cleaning was founded in 2015 by Managing Director Thomas Devine and became a limited company in 2017. Tom also owns and runs the successful TMS Protection Ltd which is a Maidstone-based security company. TMS Cleaning specialises in commercial, retail, and leisure cleaning services across Maidstone and the Kent area, we currently supply staff to many local and national companies.
TMS Cleaning employs a sufficient number of dedicated cleaners which enables us to complete the most challenging of cleaning contracts. Our professional team of cleaners covers Kent, and the South East area. Our business is based in Maidstone.
We specialise in commercial and office cleaning it is our intention to continually provide a professional, affordable, and reliable cleaning service to businesses & homeowners.
Our cleaning operatives will work in accordance with your company policies and guidelines, such is our commitment to providing an exceptional cleaning service each of our staff is subjected to full security vetting.
Other services include retail unit and hospitality cleaning; restaurants, nightclubs, and pubs we also provide regular domestic cleaning, end of tenancy cleans, and property maintenance.
MEET THE TEAM
TOM DEVINE
Managing Director
Tom is the founder of TMS Cleaning Ltd and his commitment to the business has been vital for its growth into meeting and exceeding our client’s expectations.
Tom served as a Police Officer with Kent Police and has implemented the skills and knowledge gained during this time in the business model.
Tom is also a director of TMS Cleaning’s big brother company TMS Protection Ltd, who are a highly respected supplier within the Security industry.
Tom enjoys going to the gym, playing football and spending time with his family.
LORNA JONES
Administrator
Having come from a role that involved team guidance and support, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality, Lorna now performs the role of Administrator.
Responsible for recruitment, new employee vetting, completion of employment records and supporting our interview process, Lorna continues to support new members of TMS Cleaning staff through their induction and training programme.
When Lorna is not studying for her NVQ L3 in Administration and Assessing Vocational Achievements, she enjoys reading and watching darts and football. She has even met the legendary Eric Bristow!
JOANNE EFFEMEY
Marketing Manager
Joanne joined our team in 2020 during the global Corona Virus pandemic as our Marketing Manager, after excelling in an operational role during these times. COVID-19 was a horrendous time for all of us, however, Joanne was described by her colleagues and our customers as a shining light with her positive and “can do” attitude.
Joanne has vast experience in Marketing and is responsible to drive our growth and development in all sectors of the business.
Joanne is now responsible for all of our Marketing and Business Development and works alongside our Training department to promote our services as well as liaising with new and existing clients. This has been a great addition to our team and we look forward to Joanne enhancing our business.
Joanne enjoys travelling to different counties, socialising with friends and going for walks.
IAN ROGERS
Commercial Director
Ian joined the TMS Cleaning Management structure as our Operations Manager and has quickly become a valued member of our team in the role of Commercial Director.
Using his years of experience gained whilst working as both a Security & Soft Services Manager, Ian understands the importance of working together as one team to achieve our goal.
Ian is primarily responsible for the day to day management of our operation and will always endeavour to help all of our customers and employees with their queries.
During his time with the business, Ian has been pivotal in the progression of our operations into new markets across the country, whilst nurturing our existing workforce and clients.
Ian’s hobbies include sea fishing on his boat, DIY and spending time with his family.
POLICIES
As an ethical business, we are aware that our responsibilities extend beyond maximising profits, we take our responsibilities to the broader public our staff, and customers seriously, we intend to meet the needs of each of these groups while providing a first-class cleaning service.
We achieve this by adhering to our customer’s health and safety policies along with any applicable local laws and regulations, each member of our staff is expected to work safely, and conscientiously while using their common sense. When representing TMS Cleaning, it is our policy that all team members should show respect and dignity along with generally accepted standards of behaviour.
ACCREDITATIONS
TMS Cleaning are members of the Safe Contractor Scheme and CHAS.
STATEMENT OF INTENT
TMS Cleaning and its employees will always conduct their selves professionally and courteously and work in conjunction with our customers, and other contractors for the duration of the contract. During such time TMS Cleaning will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring that the client’s health & safety policy along with their specific cleaning requirements are adhered to at all times.
Each team operating under the instruction of the client will consist of a supervisor and a group of fully trained professionals who will be made aware of their roles and responsibilities before the commencement of the contract.
All staff shall wear high-visibility clothing so that they are identifiable to customers and staff.
METHOD STATEMENT
Whether in the role of cleaner or manager, short-term contract or long-term contract each trained person in their position of employment will operate within the full legislation of the law.
TMS Cleaning has set procedures for our staff while operating in the public domain, and every member of personnel must agree to abide by these rules as is reasonably practicable. During the fast-moving, ever-developing, and potentially high-risk environment of maintaining Health & Safety standards within our industry, TMS Cleaning will ensure our staff adheres to our guidelines.
These procedures are part of the agreement to be adhered to before TMS Cleaning will consider the applicant’s services.
On commencement of a contract for services, a Senior Management representative of TMS Cleaning will carry out a full risk analysis of each site/venue.
RISK ANALYSIS
- COSHH
- Emergency exits
- Potential risks
- Hidden areas
- Inspection of Accident Book to identify problems that could be erased
- Records of past incidents and outcomes
- Site Health & Safety policy
TRANSPARENT & ACCOUNTABLE
While TMS Cleaning needs to assess issues as stated above, we will be put into place within full compliance to the venue/site’s own separate risk assessment so as the two run transparently. This will ensure the end product being an enhanced, complete assessment of risk to the public, staff, and valuables on the premises.
TMS Cleaning will not knowingly, with all searches that are reasonably practicable, engage the services of any persons that they believe to have conducted themselves in an unprofessional manner, having misrepresented any of their qualifications or professional achievements, or if we feel they are linked in any way to any organized crime or terrorist movement.
Through our open-door policy, direct contact with the most senior members of TMS Cleaning is available to clients for confidential discussions regarding any incidents involving security staff that might occur, ensuring dissatisfaction with our product does not occur.
CONTACT US.
TMS Cleaning
12-14 Albion Place
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5DZ
Tel: 01622 804583