News and Blogs
News and Blogs
A Brave Shave by Lynne for a Meaningful Cause
On 1 April, Lynne Hiller, Cleaning Supervisor at GSF UK, took part in Brave the Shave in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Lynne has been part of the GSF journey for over 12 years, progressing from cleaner to supervisor during her time supporting a pharmaceutical site headquarters, where she built her skills, completed training, and gained experience managing both buildings and grounds. She now works at a private school, where she has been part of the team for the past two years. Her decision to take part is deeply personal. Having lost her father to cancer 30 years ago, Lynne felt the time was right to do something she had long considered but never had the confidence to pursue until now. The event took place at the school, with pupils involved and inspired by her courage. For Lynne, it is not just about fundraising, but about raising awareness and showing the [...]
Recognising Excellence in Safety, Quality, Environmental and Societal Impact
At GSF UK, our SQES Awards celebrate individuals who go beyond the day-to-day to make a meaningful difference. These awards are driven by nominations, recognising those who have reported major hazards, introduced safety innovations, improved service quality, and contributed positively to the environment and wider community. Each of our winners has taken action that improves the workplace or supports others, whether that is challenging unsafe workplace practices, even when under pressure, or taking the initiative to create better spaces for colleagues and communities. For the 2025 edition, we presented awards to our outstanding operatives, Christopher Armitstead, Emilia Barroso, Helen Thomas, Janey Kerr, Kerry Tunbridge, Lesley Henderson, Lynne Hiller, Nicola Rossiter, Raimundo Abilio and Richard Hubball. The following managers were also awarded for their leadership: Becky Haley, Georgina Hedges, Nuno Ferreira, Pedro Aleixo, Samuel Baker and Sandra Trigueiros. Their actions reflect the excellence we stand for and the positive impact our [...]
GSF UK Reaches 1,000 Employees
GSF UK is proud to announce that the business has reached a major milestone, with over 1,000 employees now working across the organisation. This includes approximately 950 operatives delivering cleaning services directly for our clients, supported by 20 regional managers and 30 colleagues in the central team. Together, they work with a shared focus: delivering reliable, high-quality cleaning programmes that create safe, healthy and welcoming environments for the organisations we serve. The growth reflects the continued trust placed in GSF by clients across a wide range of sectors. Our teams operate throughout the North, Central and South of England, delivering services through a network of three regional offices that provide local support and management expertise. Founded in 1963, GSF Group has grown into one of the world’s most respected providers of cleaning and associated services. The UK business was launched in 1987, and today operates nationally while remaining committed to the values that have defined the company for decades: reliability, [...]
Monika Kasperaviciute Appointed Head of People
GSF UK is delighted to announce the promotion of Monika Kasperaviciute to the newly created role of Head of People, effective January 2026. Monika joined GSF in 2018 and has built an impressive career within the business, progressing from Site Manager at a major UK Airport to Operations Manager for the Central Region before taking on this new leadership role. Her career journey reflects the opportunities available within GSF for colleagues who demonstrate commitment, leadership and a passion for delivering excellent service. In her role as Head of People, Monika will lead GSF’s people strategy with a clear focus on creating the best possible environment for colleagues to succeed and grow. Having spent several years in operational roles, she brings a strong understanding of the realities teams on the ground face and the practical support they need to perform at their best. Monika will work closely with colleagues across the business to strengthen development opportunities, support [...]