DGS Service Solutions Confirm their Green Credentials with an Award for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

DGS Service Solutions have recently been awarded with a Certificate for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard, which specifies the requirements for an environmental management system. ISO 14001 is for all organisations, helping them to be more environmentally friendly, and enables them to measure consumption and reduce waste, making tangible cost savings, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing environmental credentials. ISO have over 40 years’ experience in the assessment industry and are UKAS accredited, which ensures that an ISO certificate is accepted in Government.

In an age of heightened environmental consciousness and increasing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, organizations have a pivotal role to play. ISO 14001 offers a structured approach for businesses to address these pressing concerns. By adopting this standard, organizations signal a commitment not only to regulatory compliance but also to ongoing environmental improvement. This proactive approach to environmental management can result in tangible benefits, such as reduced waste, energy conservation, and cost savings.

Furthermore, it enhances an organization’s reputation, fosters stakeholder trust, and often constitutes a critical step for engaging in global trade and supply chains. Simply put, ISO 14001 stands as a testament to an organization’s dedication to a sustainable future, blending environmental responsibility with strategic business growth.

Nuala McNally , Sales Director at DGS Service Solutions Services commented: “Months of hard work have gone into ensuring that DGS Service Solutions fulfilled the requirements set by the ISO 14001, and all of our Operations Managers and Area Supervisors are to be highly commended for going the extra mile to reach our environmental objectives.  Across the Hygiene, Cleaning and Security divisions of the company, you can see the important contributions we have made and everyone is to be commended as without this hard work and direction, none of this would have been possible.”

DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices,  factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

For more information contact Nuala McNally on 028 9531 3069 or by email on nuala@dgsservicesolutions.com

People Behind the Badge at DGS… Anna Zykra Mobile Supervisor

Let me introduce you to Anna Zykra from our team here at DGS Service Solutions of over 500 employees providing a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices,  factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Attitude and passion are key ingredients for working at DGS Service Solutions and we’re always looking for talented people like Anna who go the extra mile to make a difference and are the reason why our business is continuing to grow. Anna joined us in 2020 and cares passionately about good customer service as we all do here at DGS Service Solutions. Our standards are exceptionally high but in return we look after all of the team – offering excellent training opportunities, attractive terms and conditions and a long and rewarding career so if you are interested in joining a progressive company drop us a line.

Back to Anna…Anna is one of our Security and Cleaning Mobile Supervisors on site across our Northern Ireland’s client portfolio and on a day-to-day basis Anna drives to various sites to cover any sickness or holidays, oversee employees and maintain good client relationships. Her knowledge in both cleaning and security is second to none, allowing her to attend all of her designated sites with the experience and understanding that ensures the standards set by DGS to exceed customer’s expectations is achieved.

On a personal level Anna is not only a model employee and loyal worker but she is a also a very kind and supportive person  who loves her dogs and supports and looks after her family back in Poland. She is a valuable and very much appreciated member of the DGS Service Solutions Team.

DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices,  factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Meet the people behind the badge… Site Supervisor Dorota Oleszczak

You’ve met the Senior Management team at DGS Service Solutions but we’re a big team here with over 500 employees providing a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices, factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland. So over the coming months we’d like you to meet some of our hard working team members across our client sites, who go the extra mile to make a difference and are the reason why our business is continuing to grow.
Let’s meet Site Supervisor Dorota Oleszczak… Dorota started working for DGS Service Solutions in the Spring of 2024 initially in the Harvey Group and within a very short period of time she had made a huge impression on the client and was praised for her excellent work.
As a result of her exceptional performance in May 2024 Dorota took on a supervisor position in Henderson offices while still working in Harvey group…. she has made such a difference on both sites with positive feedback from the client on both sites.
Dorota is a perfectionist and always goes above and beyond to ensure shifts are always covered, making sure all areas are cleaned and where necessary assisting staff on site with daily tasks… simply put – nothing is too much bother for Dorota and is a model employee that we are lucky to have. Dorota loves her beagle dog, travelling and meeting with her friends.
DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices,  factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The Calm After The Storm at Suffolk Community Centre after DGS Services Solutions Support

As we move through the seasons of autumn and winter the frequency of storms becomes ever growing bringing days of rain, strong winds and flooding.  Storm Darragh the most recent storm was the fourth named storm of the 2024 /2024 season after Ashley, Bert and Conall.

   

Storms are named by the UK Met Office, Ireland’s Met Éireann or the Netherlands’ KNMI when they are forecast to cause ‘medium’ or ‘high’ impacts. The list of storm names is announced on 1 September each year and runs in alphabetical order and later on could possibly reach as far as Izzy, Rafi and Tilly.

It was against this background that Jason Allen, Industrial Services Director at DGS Service Solutions received a call from Suffolk Community Centre, Belfast looking for localised flooding support for the community centre after a recent storm.

The new Industrial and Window Cleaning Division within DGS moved quickly to respond as this clearly was a ‘crisis’ call needing immediate support.

Jason Allen, Industrial Services Director at DGS Service Solutions commented: “At DGS Service Solutions we took the call and realised immediately that an urgent deep clean was the order of the day after the flooding has made its way into the community centre. This project was dealt with swiftly and efficiently to ensure the Community centre could carry on with its impressive range of community based projects. We were delighted to assist and trust that this was an isolated incident for the centre but they were delighted that we were able to get them back up and running so quickly.”

DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices,  factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

 

Delighted to Support Queens University Ladies Rugby 1st XV Individual Player Sponsorship Programme

Having made our mark over the past ten years in the FM Support Services Sector, DGS Service Solutions is no stranger to ‘winning line ups’ providing exceptional support across the key company divisions of Security, Cleaning, Outdoor, Window Cleaning and Industrial Services.

So it’s no surprise that we have chosen to sponsor Queen’s University Ladies Rugby 1st XV full back Alex ‘Ally’ McIlwaine for the 2024 /2025 season through the individual player sponsorship programme. As a keen promoter of sport in the local community, we at DGS Service Solutions are looking forward to seeing how the team along with Head Coach Ollie Millar compete this season in the Women’s Premiership and Junior Cup.

At DGS Service Solutions they we always go the extra mile for clients… ‘the hard yards’ to use a rugby phrase….  and our success in growing the business over the past 10 years in Northern Ireland and Scotland is testimony to the benefits  as we ‘converted ‘ many new business opportunities through our winning pack.

Nuala McNally, Sales & Marketing Director at DGS Service Solutions commented: “At DGS Service Solutions we are wishing Queens University Ladies Rugby 1st XV  every success this season. Success in business and sport have many common foundations… hard work, teamwork, training and continually striving to improve. We are always keen to promote sport in the local community and the sponsorship of  ‘Ally’ at Queen’s University Ladies Rugby is something that we are very proud of and delighted  to support and wish the team all the success over the rest of the season.”

Images courtesy of Front Row Union www.thefrontrowunion.com

DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices, factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Hat Tricks Were Hard to Come By as a Player but Jason Allen is on the Ball as DGS Support Services Industrial Division Secures Third Contract Win in Successive Months

Over 240 appearances for Bangor, Crusaders, Harland & Wolff Welders, Linfield, Ballymena United and Oldham Athletic  means that Jason Allen, our Industrial Division Director was not a bad player back in ‘ the day’ as he showed off his talent on the football pitches in Northern Ireland and beyond.  However goals were not the currency that Jason’s talents were best judged or appreciated … a grand total of eight in his career for this tidy no nonsense defender but regrettably not a ‘hat trick’ to be had!

However here at DGS Service Solutions we are not interested in that as Jason has now resurrected his ‘scoring boots‘ as the Industrial Division has recently secured their third contract win…this time a win for another Retail Unit in a local shopping centre which comes hot on the heels of further recent wins for Lisburn & Castlereagh Council and  yet another retail unit in a shopping centre…. at last a Hat Trick for Jason !

The Industrial Division at DGS Service Solutions represents an exciting expansion of our capabilities and a strategic move towards addressing emerging market needs. We are delighted and extremely excited to announce the establishment of our new Industrial and window cleaning division within DGS. With a focus on window cleaning, gutter cleaning high level, power washing and industrial deep cleans we are poised to lead the way in the facilities management industry.

Led by Jason Allen our newly appointed Industrial Services Director with a team of talented individuals who will collaborate tirelessly to innovate, create, and deliver exceptional results. Together, we aim to redefine standards, foster growth, and make a lasting impact in our industry.

Jason brings a wealth of experience in Industrial and window cleaning with over 25 years’ experience, who will undoubtedly enrich our team dynamics and contribute to our collective success. With his passion for this division we are confident that he will make valuable contributions to our projects and initiatives.

David Huxley , Director at DGS Service Solutions, commented: “We are always delighted to win new business and are particularly pleased with this win as it marks an impressive ‘hat trick’ of wins for the Industrial Services Division  …all within the first full season of our latest signing, Jason.

I believe this clearly demonstrates our commitment to deliver something that our competitors  clearly cannot deliver within the Industrial Services Support Sector and we look forward to securing more new wins as 2024 winds to a close and 2025 fast approaches .. our tailor made approach to clients is to use another football analogy now finding the ‘back of the net‘ and long may it continue.

If you need some professional Industrial Services Support, contact Nuala McNally on 028 9442 9717 or by email on nuala@dgsservicesolutions.com

DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices, factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Want to Join the DGS Team?

 

Attitude and passion are key ingredients for working at DGS Service Solutions. We’re always looking for talented people who care as much about  exceptional customer service as we do.  Our standards are exceptionally high and experience in the FM Sector is preferable but not essential and in return we’ll look after you too – offering excellent training opportunities, attractive terms and conditions and a long and rewarding career.
We want the best people for the job – those who are excited about creating and delivering exceptional customer service as standard.
The operation runs 7 days a week and therefore it is a core requirement to be able to work flexibly including working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices, factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

DGS Service Solutions wins another contract with the addition of Luxury Office Accommodation in Belfast to the DGS Service Solutions Portfolio

The contract wins continue at DGS Service Solutions with the successful tender of a contract to provide office cleaning and security support services for the Printworks, a luxury Office Development building in Belfast.  The luxury 6,000 square metre office development across six floors is  located on Queen Street is in the heart of Belfast City Centre, a short walk from City Hall and the main shopping and restaurant areas and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious new office builds in recent years in Belfast.
Comprising a large block fronting Queen Street, College Street and College Court, The Printworks has been  sympathetically restored, and will connect with a new build element, providing seamless floorplates that wrap around a central atrium and cobbled courtyard. Two brand new floors are being added with glazed walls, providing spectacular views of the city and the hills beyond. The upper floors are suitable for office, or other uses subject to planning while the ground floor units would suit retailers, cafes, restaurants, or offices.
Gareth Lester,  Operations Director at DGS Service Solutions commented: “This contract marks another win for DGS Service Solutions and is recognition of the hard work and quality combined facilities services that have been delivered by DGS Service Solutions in Northern Ireland in the office accommodation sector in Belfast. The acquisition of the contract marks an important addition to our growing portfolio and shows how committed we are to grow the business within the office development sector for both cleaning and security services.”
For further information contact DGS Service Solutions on 028 9531 3069 or by email to nuala@dgsservicesolutioins.com
DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices, factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

DGS Service Solutions Keep Their Council With New Business Win for Lisburn & Castlereagh Council

More good news at DGS Service Solutions as they have secured the Cleaning and Maintenance contacts for Lisburn & Castlereagh Councils Playparks across 20 sites.

This new business win reinforces that councils throughout Northern Ireland recognise DGS Service Solutions delivers exceptional levels of services, and this addition to an already very impressive client list is further evidence that DGS Service Solutions continues to be a progressive company meeting the meets of clients throughout the public and private sectors.

Jason Allen, Industrial Services Director of DGS Services Solutions commented: “We are delighted to win this prestigious contract which highlights the dedication and commitment of the entire team at DGS Service Solutions.  We will ensure to live up to our promise of “Service Solutions for You” and will exceed customer care expectations at every level.  We welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our Industrial Cleaning services for another council, which gives recognition to the hard work and success of our progressive, forward thinking company.

From power washing to grass cutting to landscape maintenance, chewing gum removal to car park cleaning we help you ensure your business or retail premises look the best they can be. So, when you need professional support for Grounds Maintenance, we have it covered.”

For more information contact Nuala McNally on 028 9531 3069 or by email on nuala@dgsservicesolutions.com

DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices, factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Back to School & Time to Hit The Books for DGS Service Solutions with Prestigious Grammar School Win

It was back to school  when the school term began last month and time to ‘hit the books’ for DGS Service Solutions as they secured a win for providing cleaning  services to Ballymena Academy, a prestigious Grammar School that provides over 1500 pupils with a friendly, caring and competitive learning environment across its 88 acre site.
The school has earned many accolades for high quality learning and teaching experiences since its inception with a hardworking, dedicated and professional staff who place great value upon high quality pastoral support.  The school has impressive state of the art facilities and specialist buildings to deliver the best possible teaching experience.

Nuala McNally, Sales & Marketing Director, DGS Service Solutions commented: “Everyone at DGS Service Solutions are thrilled to have been awarded the contract for Ballymena Academy and extend our service provision further in the Education sector.  I see this as a unique opportunity to work in partnership with a high profile and well established school. As a business we fully appreciate the times of austerity for which all educational budget holders are currently working within and I believe our solution to deliver a cost effective, quality cleaning service will ensure teachers can focus on their core teaching responsibilities. We, headed up by Gareth Lester from the Operations team at DGS Service Solutions promise to give our best efforts  to ‘pass with flying colours’ on our  inspections and stay ‘top of the class!”

For more information contact Nuala McNally  on 028 9442 9717 or by email on nuala@dgsservicesolutions.com

DGS Service Solutions provide a range of outsourced Security, Cleaning and FM Solutions to a range of customers including shopping centres, offices, factories, and retail outlets across Northern Ireland and Scotland.