Case Study

Our Partnership with OCS

Building Skills and Careers in the Facilities Industry

Since 2023, GLP Training has partnered with OCS, one of the UK’s leading facilities management companies, to deliver a wide range of apprenticeships, higher technical qualifications, and commercial training. Together, we’re creating clear progression pathways for people across the facilities industry – from cleaning roles through to supervisory and management positions.

The Challenge

OCS wanted a training partner that could not only deliver industry-specific apprenticeships but also support career development across every level of its workforce. With a diverse team operating in varied environments, the company needed flexible, high-quality training that could build future leaders while strengthening the essential skills of its front-line staff.

Our Approach

GLP Training worked closely with OCS to design and deliver a programme that spans the full facilities career pathway. This includes:

Facilities-specific apprenticeships tailored to sector needs
Higher technical qualifications to equip staff with specialist expertise
Commercial training to meet immediate skills gaps and compliance requirements
Progression pathways enabling individuals to move from operational roles into management and leadership positions

By combining apprenticeships with targeted upskilling, we’re helping OCS staff achieve recognised qualifications that are directly relevant to their roles, while also preparing them for future opportunities.

The Results

Hundreds of employees engaged in structured learning and development since 2023
Enhanced workforce capability across cleaning, technical, and managerial roles
Clear progression routes that support long-term careers in the facilities sector
Increased retention and motivation, with employees feeling invested in and supported

Recognition

This partnership has contributed to GLP Training being named Provider of the Year for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024). The award reflects our commitment to excellence in training delivery and the measurable impact we’ve achieved alongside OCS.

What OCS Says

“Agile, flexible and doing things in the right way is what we look for in a provider and this was immediately proven through the work that we did with Rob as an account manager and the wider team at GLP Training.”

Tim Bowers
Apprenticeships and Funded Learning Capability Manager, OCS

Looking Ahead

The partnership between GLP Training and OCS continues to grow, with more apprenticeships and qualifications being launched to support the evolving needs of the facilities industry. Together, we’re not just training today’s workforce – we’re building the leaders of tomorrow.

Tim Bowers
Apprenticeships and Funded Learning Capability Manager, OCS

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