Franchise Focus A bright day
David McVicker reveals a typical day in the life as a gas-elec franchisee
INVESTMENT LEVEL: FROM £20,000 D
avid said: “My day begins the night before when I check the online bookings system to see what jobs the offi ce have arranged for me. I know
David McVicker
exactly how many appointments I have in advance, which is a great help. I can also check the specifi cs of each job before I start my day, either online or with a quick call to the offi ce. “I tend to leave the house around seven in the morning. Sometimes I deal directly with residents in rented properties, although I often work with lettings agents or landlords with regards to gaining access and the logistics of getting each job done. I also have homeowners, which means I work with a varied range of clients. “I have been a gas-elec engineer for over 10 years now and I am happy to say that I have built up a strong, loyal client base who trust my advice and ability. “I could be coming back each year to check gas meters, cookers or boilers. It’s dealing with the client that makes the job enjoyable. Every day is diff erent and I can honestly say I still fi nd my work exciting.
“I prepare paperwork for any follow-up
repairs that might need to take place. I send these to my local offi ce, who then liaise with the relevant suppliers and issue quotes direct to the customer. I can honestly say that my level of paperwork and administration would be far greater without the support I get from my local offi ce, as well as the head offi ce. “At the end of each day, the fi rst thing I do, after making a much-needed cup of coff ee, is to log on to my computer to input data collected from my visits. As long as everything I have inspected meets current safety legislation then I can issue certifi cates. These are then made instantly available for customers to download, a godsend for busy landlords. “I ring the offi ce for a quick chat about how my day went. It’s then almost time to see what’s been booked for the next day and the process starts over again.”
gas-elec
Gas and electrical safety services
www.gas-elec.co.uk/franchise jay.green@
gas-elec.co.uk 0800 015 2030
The future’s bright - the future is... a Run your own business, with support but without the hassle
Gas-elec regional offices carry out all sales & marketing and provide the work for you, leaving you free to focus on your core skills
If you are gas and/or electrically qualified then our franchise opportunity may be just what you are looking for
Some of our national network of safety inspection franchisees are earning year 3 figures of £65,000, in year 1
We offer a bespoke service and renewal reminders to our clients Gas-elec have opportunities throughout the UK
Gas-elec can offer gas and electrical inspections, remedial work and installations and can finance home improvements
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