My name is Carol, I’m a mother of three with five grandkids. I’ve tried many jobs, some of them self-employed, but I’ve always come back to cleaning. I like DIY, crochet, and crafts.
I am a Supervisor here at Tidy Green Clean. Before I worked for TGC, I worked for another cleaning company but it wasn’t a great atmosphere there and people didn’t show up for work and so I got out. My friend had seen a post from Faith on Facebook and she sent it to me. I actually find this job so straightforward and therapeutic compared to what I’ve done in the past. I enjoy it, I wasn’t sure if I would because it’s housekeeping, but I can walk away and I can come back in an hour’s time and the room is still tidy so there’s a lot of job satisfaction. I don’t find this hard work; even my son said he can see a difference in me since I started here.
We’ve got a good team; all the girls are great and I find it so rewarding. I take great pride in my work and I like things done properly; I am a bit OCD and want things to be just so. I love this job; it’s the best career change I’ve ever done. I love the fact they don’t use harsh chemicals for cleaning. They’re environmentally friendly. I have psoriasis, which means I have very sensitive skin and we do wear gloves but this generally is so much better.
I joined in May 2022 and I actually like being a supervisor – I was, years ago in my early thirties and although this is different – that was cleaning schools – this is hotels – it’s great. I would never ask anyone to do a job I’m not prepared to do and I have a good rapport with the girls because of that. They can come to me with any problems, I am quite an easy person to get on with, I don’t shout and I take them aside if there are any issues. I understand we’re all human and we can miss things but I also am firm and get things sorted so that they’re aware if there’s something that needs to improve. There’s no point shouting or being angry with people, I want them to come to me to tell me things so we can fix it or ask questions if they’re not sure.
Well I like the fact that they don’t use harsh chemicals, and do use things good for the environment. I like to recycle and do my bit and I don’t like waste. I’m quite on it in that way. I like the way they have those same values, and so we’re not hurting the ocean, the fish, the birds. I like the fact their products are good for the environment and they have that long-term effect. They’re carbon negative as well, which is amazing.
I’ve not thought that far! I’m still trying to do a good job as a supervisor. I love what I do. I would like to have a Team Leader under me – and I think these things will come. Faith says I do a grand job and that’s good. I am training other people to do what I do – and even on my day off I am just at the end of the phone if they need me. I am very organised; I like to know where everything is – so I can always help them. And it works, they do phone me. I have an eye for detail and so I know where everything is – I keep lists for everything and mark off what it is when I’ve done it. I would like more responsibility as we grow, and that will come!
Interview: September 2022
If you have cleaning experience, and would like to do more; have a positive attitude, take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team, and share our values, then please contact Faith Fitzgerald on faith@tidygreenclean.co.uk or via our Facebook page to find out more.
