Thorn Baker FM

Thorn Baker FM We're specialist recruiters with to solve recruitment challenges in the facilities For our clients, we make recruitment simple.

Thorn Baker FM connects exceptional people with exceptional workplaces - supplying temporary and permanent staff across the UK and Ireland. From a Heating Engineer in Aberdeen to a Cleaning Supervisor in Plymouth, we’ve got you covered. With one point of contact from John O’Groats to Land’s End, you’ll always have a trusted partner who understands your needs. You’ll get a transparent, consistent s

ervice that delivers the right people, first time – helping you maintain high standards, meet contract requirements, and keep your sites running smoothly. For our candidates, we take the time to understand what matters to you. Whether you’re looking for your next long-term role or your next temporary assignment, we’ll match you with employers who value your skills and treat you with respect. Our FM team brings together more than a hundred years of combined experience, each consultant specialising in their own sector to give you the expertise, support, and results you can rely on.

⚽ As excitement starts to build across the world, we're now just ONE WEEK away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026...
04/06/2026

⚽ As excitement starts to build across the world, we're now just ONE WEEK away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In 7 days time, football will dominate conversations, group chats, offices, pubs, WhatsApp groups and probably start a few arguments too.

Whether you're planning your annual leave around kick-off times or simply trying to keep track of all 104 matches, we've got you covered.

📅 Our World Cup 2026 Wall Planners are still available - ask your consultant to drop one in!
🏆 Plus, our World Cup Competition is open for entries

Head here to get involved:
https://obi41.nl/y3tc33p3

🌍 Who's lifting the trophy on 19th July? And more importantly...
🏴 Who's got England in the office sweepstake?

Across managerial permanent recruitment roles, we're seeing the same trend time and time again.The best managers aren't ...
04/06/2026

Across managerial permanent recruitment roles, we're seeing the same trend time and time again.

The best managers aren't necessarily chasing bigger salaries.

They're looking for better cultures, stronger leadership, realistic workloads and businesses that genuinely support their people.

If you're responsible for attracting or retaining management talent, this is well worth a read.

📖 https://obi41.nl/2p8pvbeu

Facilities Management never really stops.Whether it’s cleaning teams keeping sites presentable, caretakers opening build...
29/05/2026

Facilities Management never really stops.

Whether it’s cleaning teams keeping sites presentable, caretakers opening buildings before most people are awake, or support staff keeping everything ticking over behind the scenes - when FM works properly, most people barely notice it.

Until suddenly there’s nobody there.

That’s why finding reliable FM staff has become such a challenge for businesses across the UK right now.

This blog looks at what sets Thorn Baker FM apart - from our nationwide coverage and proven process, to the reason so many clients trust us to deliver people who actually turn up, get stuck in, and keep things moving.

With 6,000+ temps placed in 2025, a 98% attendance rate, and dedicated FM teams covering everything from cleaning and caretaking to maintenance and support services, it’s a good insight into how we work and why relationships matter so much in recruitment.

👉 Have a read:
https://obi41.nl/243rbrdb

Thorn Baker: People-driven. Solution-focused. Positive-minded.

⚽ The countdown is properly on now… just 14 days until the World Cup kicks off 🌍🏆Which means somewhere across the UK:📦 W...
28/05/2026

⚽ The countdown is properly on now… just 14 days until the World Cup kicks off 🌍🏆

Which means somewhere across the UK:

📦 Wall planners are being blu-tacked to office walls (hopefully a Thorn Baker one!)
🍺 Beer gardens are going to start being chosen based on screen size, not the menu
👕 Football shirts are making their annual comeback
📅 And everyone’s availability is now based entirely around kick-off times

If you still want one of our A3 World Cup wall planners, give your Thorn Baker consultant a shout before they all disappear.

And don’t forget, our World Cup competition is live too.

Entries close at midnight after the first round of group stage matches, so there’s still time to get involved…

👉 https://obi41.nl/38y2yvr4

There’s a reason a lot of people in FM don’t trust recruitment agencies anymore.Too many cleaners and support staff have...
27/05/2026

There’s a reason a lot of people in FM don’t trust recruitment agencies anymore.

Too many cleaners and support staff have been messed around before - shifts cancelled last minute, wrong locations sent over, hours changing without warning, chasing wages, or trying to get hold of someone when there’s a problem and hearing nothing back.

At Thorn Baker FM, we’ve always believed recruitment should feel a bit more human than that. We focus on doing the basics properly - clear communication, honest information, properly briefing people before they start, staying in touch throughout assignments, and making sure people are paid correctly and on time.

No drama, no ghosting and definitely no treating people like just another name on a rota - just honest recruitment, done properly.

Right now, our teams are supporting candidates and clients across facilities management roles across the UK.

So if you’re looking for steady work without the usual agency nonsense, get in touch with your local Thorn Baker FM team today:
https://obi41.nl/2p8jd8s2

Thorn Baker: People-driven. Solution-focused. Positive-minded.

Back after the bank holiday and the rota’s already fallen apart? 🧽It only takes one or two no-shows in FM for the pressu...
26/05/2026

Back after the bank holiday and the rota’s already fallen apart? 🧽

It only takes one or two no-shows in FM for the pressure to start building fast - cleaning schedules slipping and everyone scrambling to cover gaps.

If you’ve been let down last minute this morning, give Thorn Baker FM a shout. We supply reliable FM professionals who turn up, get on with the job, and help keep everything running as it should.

Why FM teams stick with us:

• Reliable, fully vetted FM and cleaning staff
• Fast support when you need urgent cover
• PAYE-only supply model with compliance taken seriously
• Support across cleaning and facilities support

Whether it’s sickness cover, holiday gaps, or a contract that suddenly needs extra hands today - we’re ready to help.

Get in touch with your local team:
https://obi41.nl/2p8jd8s2

Thorn Baker: People-driven. Solution-focused. Positive-minded.

While everyone’s planning BBQs, beer gardens, and long weekends, someone still has to make sure the building is clean, s...
22/05/2026

While everyone’s planning BBQs, beer gardens, and long weekends, someone still has to make sure the building is clean, safe, secure, and ready for Tuesday morning - because facilities management doesn’t stop for a bank holiday, and neither do the usual challenges:

❌ Cleaning teams short on cover
❌ Planned works slipping behind
❌ Last-minute sickness
❌ Frontline staff stretched too thin

When everything runs properly, nobody notices, when it doesn’t… everyone does.

At Thorn Baker FM, we supply reliable, fully vetted FM staff who keep sites running smoothly - people who turn up, crack on, and make life easier for your onsite teams.

📞 Need support next week? Contact your local team today:
https://obi41.nl/2p8jd8s2

Thorn Baker - People-driven. Solution-focused. Positive-minded.

Mental Health Awareness Week may be coming to an end, but looking out for each other shouldn’t.Facilities Management can...
15/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week may be coming to an end, but looking out for each other shouldn’t.

Facilities Management can often be one of the most overlooked industries - long hours, pressure behind the scenes, lone working, and constantly keeping things running without recognition can all take their toll.

This year’s theme has been Action - and sometimes that action is simply checking in with a colleague, making time for a conversation, or reminding someone they’re not on their own.

A quick chat can make a bigger difference than you think.

If support is needed:

🔹 Mind: https://obi41.nl/2p95y8ce
🔹 Samaritans: https://obi41.nl/2byy7xy9
🔹 Mental Health Foundation: https://obi41.nl/yckkamdc

⚽ It’s that time again… the start of the World Cup 2026 is nearly upon us!And honestly, we could all do with a bit of fu...
13/05/2026

⚽ It’s that time again… the start of the World Cup 2026 is nearly upon us!

And honestly, we could all do with a bit of fun right now - so what better excuse than 39 days of football?

The football songs will be back in rotation, football shirts will suddenly reappear from the back of wardrobes, and everyone’s social life will start revolving around when matches are on.

To help keep track of it all, we’ve got our A3 World Cup wall planners available, just give your Thorn Baker consultant a shout if you want one dropping over.

And alongside that, our World Cup competition goes live today. Just a bit of added fun for the weeks ahead 🌍🏆

Entries need to be in by midnight after the first round of group stage matches. Anything after that won’t count - so don't miss out!

https://obi41.nl/y3tc33p3

No matter where you are in the UK, we are a trusted, national supplier of cleaning staff. From Lands End to John O’Groat...
29/04/2026

No matter where you are in the UK, we are a trusted, national supplier of cleaning staff.

From Lands End to John O’Groats – and anything in between - we have the right staff to get the job done. Whether you need support for SMEs, public sector buildings, warehouses, or distribution centres, we’re here to help with all your facilities management needs.

With our growing database with thousands of experienced and reliable cleaners available immediately to work up and down the country, get in contact with our FM team to get your hands on some great staff - https://obi41.nl/y9jecfp8

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Thorn Baker EFM
Nottingham
NG16DQ

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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0844 406 0086

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