We are delighted to be providing a range of services at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow; it seems no time at all since we worked at the same event in 2014.

Large-scale, multi-venue events are not new to Spectrum; we’ve provided our services at many global sporting events over the years. So, you’d think preparations for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow would be fairly straightforward given the years of experience and the volume of events we’ve covered.  Not so.  Every event is different, and requires meticulous planning that starts long before the first starting pistol is fired.

We deliver bespoke solutions for every event and at every venue. We have to consider the requirements of each area; for example, requirements in hospitality areas differ from those in competitors’ spaces, and members of the Press have different needs from the public areas, but all must be maintained at all times. We also have to factor in the competition scheduling, especially with global televised events. Many venues have more than one session, so we need to prepare for each as they happen.

So, yes, we have unrivalled experience in Event Cleaning, but that certainly doesn’t mean we turn up and roll out a pre-existing model. We are involved in planning meetings for months before. A significant contribution to Spectrum’s success over the years is due to the expertise our experienced team bring to each event, but service delivery is invariably how we are measured; that’s why we spend so much time training our teams specifically for the event.

We have recently completed our induction and training for the Commonwealth Games so that every member of our team knows what is expected of them at each venue. The training is not only about instructing the team on specific duties and responsibilities, but also about building relationships with one another and truly becoming a team that supports one another when the pressure is on. It’s about reinforcing the Spectrum values and culture, ensuring every person is confident in what they are doing, has the tools and support to thrive in a pressured environment, and enjoys the experience of playing their part in a global sporting event.

Below are some pictures from the recent Commonwealth Games Training sessions.