Meet the Team – Janene – Service Delivery Manager

Welcome to the next in our ‘Meet the Team’ series of blogs where we get to find out some interesting facts about the newer members of Swiftclean.

Name: Janene Hopwood

Job title: Kitchen and Air Services Manager

Date joined Swiftclean:  27/10/25

What’s the best thing you did recently?

Gained a Red belt in Karate but bringing up my son is by far the best thing I do

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

Learn sign language

What was your first job?

Wimpy when I was a teen! Yes I had the red uniform and cap

Do you have any pets? What are they?

Not at the moment but in the past, I have had cats and ferrets! Very much an animal lover!

What book or movie have you recently read/seen and why would you recommend it?

I have read Ultra Processed People by Chris Van Tulleken. Crazy to see what can be added to our food and a little scary. Changed my mindset regards what I eat

Do you have any hidden talents or unusual hobbies?

Love a sing song so never afraid of karaoke!

Are you a morning or night owl?

Neither to be honest but I do like a good 9 hours sleep

What person inspires you outside of work?

My son – Noah

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?

Family isn’t always a blood relation

What’s your favourite travel destination?

Cyprus

What has surprised you about the job in the first few days?

How critical teamwork is and how all the departments play their part – we all need each other.

A warm welcome to Janene. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading her thoughts. Stay tuned for more ‘Meet the Team’ blogs in the near future!