Pictured above: Roy receiving his certificate from David Edwards and Servicemaster HR manager Becky Holland, at The Pavillion, Wolverhampton

A West Midlands man who has over 22 years experience in the cleaning industry has just gained a prestigious standards award.

Roy Fenwick is a cleaning operative at The Pavillion social club on Stafford Road in Wolverhampton and has attained a nationally recognised Level 2 NVQ Certificate, following the completion of a structured three-month training scheme.

Mr Fenwick, of Fordhouses, in Wolverhampton, has been given training by his employers Servicemaster, the leading office and commercial contract cleaning company, and received his certificate at a presentation recently.

Lifelong Wolves fan Mr Fenwick said: "Even though I have been working for so many years, this is the culmination of learning various skills and gaining experience over a period of time and is the first official recognition of my work, so it really feels like scoring a first goal!

"The training on systems, safety and methods given to me was very practical and has helped me a great deal in the everyday workings of my job.

"They stressed the importance of using common sense when handling various materials and making sure that safety measures are in place and adhered to, while ensuring that high standards are maintained, so I am very grateful to Servicemaster for putting me through the course."

Managing Director of Servicemaster, David Edwards added: "Roy has been a very loyal, reliable and trustworthy employee and we feel it important that all of our staff have the opportunity to receive support for their work, and due recognition for the standards that they constantly achieve, so he can feel very proud of this NVQ Award."

Servicemaster employs over 300 staff covering the West Midlands from its base in Telford and lists Brammer, BAe Systems and Cargill among its clients.