2006
September
Idea for founding the business
The Inception of C4SS
The initial idea of opening the business came from Pankaj.
2007
June
C4SS founded
C4SS was Founded
C4SS started out as a team of two with a single vision: to offer meaningful employment to low-skilled workers in various industries.
We opened our first office at Capital Place on Bath Road in 2007 and started supplying staff to Heathrow straight away, firmly embedding ourselves as a mainstay at the airport. This initially only included terminal 2.
2008
December
Joined the REC
First Major Client
We signed our first major client, Secure ISS, in 2008.
100+ Successful Placements
At this time, we placed 100 candidates into roles successfully.
2010
December
Growing strong
More Office Staff
By 2010, C4SS had grown to a team of 5. This was also the year in which we started supplying staff to offices.
2012
December
Stansted
Expansion into Stansted
We started supplying staff to Stansted Airport. This was when we moved office to Vista Centre.
2013
December
Heathrow Expansion
Additional Heathrow Terminals
In 2013, we expanded our services to include terminals 3 and 4 in Heathrow.
2014
December
100+ Contract Staff
Heathrow Staffing Milestone
In 2014, we hit 100 contract staff working at Heathrow. This was when we expanded our services to also include terminal 5.
2016
December
Additional service
Baggage Handlers
This was the year we started supplying baggage handlers to Heathrow.
2018
December
Contract support
Initiated Mitie Contract
They took over the Secure ISS Contract at LHR in 2014.
2021
December
Accreditations and extra service
Accreditations
This was the year we became an MSDUK Ethically Diverse Supplier and Crown Commercial Supplier. We also became Cyber Essentials certified and a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
Hospitality Sector
We started supplying staff to hotels in 2021.
2022
December
More staff and additional service
Team of 10
Our vision helped us grow into a team of 10. From this point, we started supplying staff to hotels and covered the entirety of Heathrow terminals, including cleaners and baggage handlers.
Healthcare Sector
We joined Crown Commercial, allowing us to supply non-clinical staffing to the public sector, including the NHS. This secured our 5th industry accreditation: The NHS Workforce Alliance – Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Approved Supplier.
2023
December
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme
Our Director, Anuj, graduated from Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Programme at Saïd Business School.
2025
December
Client and candidate portal
MatchMaker Recruitment Software
We joined MatchMaker Software to provide a seamless process for both clients and employees.
Our Proud Heritage
Since our inception, our company has grown from a small startup into a leading staffing supplier to Heathrow, continuously adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
The milestones displayed on this timeline are not just a record of our past. They represent the foundation upon which we are building our future. Looking ahead, we are focused on continuing to innovate and expand, with an eye on becoming a global leader in our industry.
