CAREER AT ISS

A place where people can thrive

ISS creates a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where all identities and talents can thrive. With 12,000+ Placemakers across Hong Kong, whether on the operation or in support roles, there is a place at ISS for you.

OUR CULTURE

A Place to Be You, and Be Part of Something Bigger

At ISS, you join a diverse and unified team where you can grow, influence meaningful change and contribute to delivering exceptional service that creates better places.

Workers

We care about our people

Experience our commitment to making customers’ lives easier, more productive and enjoyable. At ISS, our dedication to creating positive impact is evident at every level—including how we deliver remarkable service and value our people.

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Education & Development

Great service demands great skills – and at ISS you get the development to have a real impact on customers and their people through industry-leading training, mentoring and apprenticeships.

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Competitive Salary & Benefits

We recognise and celebrate our people’s talent and successes with a competitive salary and some of the best benefits in the industry.

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Work-life Balance

We want our people to enjoy a healthy balance between family and professional life – and, whenever possible, offer flexible hours and paid leave.

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Career Progression

Our people have endless opportunities to grow and develop with us, becoming specialists in their area, moving from one role to another or following career paths across industries and continents.

Career at ISS Hong Kong

Graduate Programmes & Internships

Global Management Trainee Programme

Global Management Trainee Programme

This 18-month programme is designed to develop your leadership potential at every step, equipping you with essential people management, operational and customer‑partnering skills. Upon successful completion, you will be offered a management position, providing a strong springboard for developing your career as a Key Account Manager. 

‘Scheme A’ Building Service Graduate Engineer Programme

Scheme 'A’ Building Service Graduate Engineer Programme

This 2‑year programme is designed to accelerate your growth as a future Building Services leader, giving you the foundation to excel in both technical and people‑focused roles. Upon successful completion, you will advance to an Engineer position, supported by continuous development that sets you up for leadership opportunities aligned with your aspirations.

 

Technical Apprenticeship Programme

Technical Apprenticeship Programme

 The programme blends full‑time work with part‑time study, combining structured on‑the‑job training and guided assessments with support from the VTC Earn & Learn 1+2 Scheme to help you gain recognised qualifications and a clear pathway into technician roles. 

Summer Internship

Summer Internship

This 2‑month Summer Internship Programme offers hands‑on experience, real responsibility, and the opportunity to develop the skills you need to build your future career in a multinational corporation. 

OUR PEOPLE STORIES

Meet our people

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Ayşe Şahin: How a haircut helped restore a young patient’s confidence

Facing cancer is a huge challenge for anyone, and when a teenage girl in hospice care started losing her hair due to treatment, Ayşe Şahin, from the ISS Catering Services team at Kayseri City Hospital in Türkiye knew she could help.
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Gülfem Büyükkırcalı Ömerali: being curious and never giving up are key to success

In 2014, Gülfem began her journey with ISS Türkiye as a Food Service Specialist, shortly after returning from Sweden where she completed her master’s degree in food science.
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Cheng Kwok Ming: From an act of service to saving a life

A newborn baby with a high fever and severe cramps is a terrifying prospect for any parent.
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Darwin Lloyd

Darwin Lloyd’s journey from the Caribbean to the UK: When belief in yourself meets opportunity, it unleashes a remarkable career journey never expected.
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Taking on new challenges – from cooking to cleaning

When coronavirus shut down restaurants, Jari Kallioinen, who has worked in kitchens for decades, adapted to the situation and took up cleaning – finding the positive in extraordinary circumstances.
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Be yourself and stay open to change

In 2011, Polish Joanna Lukowska thought she was going to start her own company after building a career as an auditor at KPMG.
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Joël Bréa: When passion leads to breakthroughs

When a customer needed a faster, more efficient way of working, Joël Bréa was determined to help.
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Bringing a personal touch to safety

Working his way up from mailroom assistant to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager over the last decade, Kevin Hosking has used his personal drive to capitalise on ISS career and training opportunities.
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Lettizia Kris Harjanto: Jumping onto a moving train

In October 2020, Letti embarked on her career at ISS as a Global Management Trainee in Indonesia, graduating in April 2022.
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Sights set high at ISS

Mareike Nieden has been part of the ISS team since 2019.
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Melanie Cooke

Meet Mel, an inspiring example of where hard work and ambition can take you.
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Michelle Quinn: Making a final wish come true when it matters most

When a young woman in hospice care shared her final wish – to marry the love of her life – Michelle Quinn made it happen.
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Nicolas Vargas Muños

Chef Nicolas Vargas Muños takes us on a multicultural journey from Colombia to Denmark, where he discovered his true passion for creatively preparing healthy and delicious food for one of ISS’ key clients.
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A multinational company with a family feel

Agnes Adamer started working part-time at ISS while studying.
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A passion for people

From sales in cleaning to country manager, Gina Toh has been part of the ISS Singapore growth story since joining in 2001.
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Jack Chitty

Jack Chitty wasn’t looking for a career at ISS. In fact, when he joined us in 2015, he was happy in his role as a Traffic Officer for Highways England.
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Feeling truly supported

We believe that a diverse workforce is a happy and productive workforce, and our strong commitment to our people – and their commitment to each other – has become characteristic of our culture.
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My door is always open

For many businesses in Singapore, our cleaning service teams are hidden heroes – the people who keep their offices ready for business and shops clean for customers.
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Turning culinary passion into a career

There are many paths that lead us to our passions. Some people take the opportunity to make their passion their profession, doing a job that feeds their ambitions and inspires them.
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Robert Cedermark: a story of growth and impact

In 2014, Robert Cedermark began his career as a Global Management Trainee (GMT), a move that sparked a transformative professional and personal journey, taking him across the world.
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Patients are always no.1

At a major hospital in Singapore, ISS ensures every surface and ward – including the operating theatres – are spotlessly clean, for the safety of patients and staff.
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Compassion and human kindness will always prevail

In the wake of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, we celebrate the selfless actions of the world community.
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Tahmina Bushra: A life-changing journey

After moving across four countries and shifting from a PhD in molecular biology to uncertain job prospects, she has learned that plans do not always unfold as expected.
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ISS Singapore joins forces with KTPH to care for Covid-19 patients

At the peak of the pandemic in 2020, ISS worked with local hospitals to care for migrant workers infected with Covid-19.
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Jarek Dzikowicz: Strong leadership during a devastating flood

As ISS Facility Manager, Jarek Dzikowicz is responsible for overseeing cleaning and landscaping services at a large materials and recycling company.
OUR TRAINEE PROGRAMMES

Kick off your career with ISS

Are you ambitious, talented and interested in shaping the future of the world’s leading service organisation? Then you could be one of the young professionals we need. Find out how you can take your management career to the next level with the ISS Trainee Programmes.