CrestClean is committed to moving people to the regions. The Move to the Regions Programme, that pays relocation costs to help families settle outside of Auckland, is a win-win. Families can exchange the fast-paced lifestyle and expensive house prices for a comfortable one with cheaper living and more opportunities; and CrestClean gets much needed personnel
Recognition for the continued efforts of franchisees formed part of the agenda at Invercargill’s annual team meeting. The team meeting was held at the Invercargill Museum Theatre on August 19 and 37 franchisees attended. As recognition for going the extra mile, Managing Director Grant McLauchlan presented certificates of Appreciation and Excellence to franchisees. Five franchisees
CrestClean has a strong commitment to training as a way of raising the standards of the commercial cleaning industry in New Zealand. All franchisees undergo three weeks of induction training when they purchase a franchise and free annual upskilling is also part of the Crest business. Annual upskilling that CrestClean offers all franchisees ensures they
It was April 2014, Marlene and Jamie Madrid had completed all of their training and were ready for the first contract in their new CrestClean franchise. It wasn’t an easy one, according to Invercargill Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft. “They quickly took on a school that was not in the best of shape from another cleaning
When you’ve been at your job for several years, the temptation might be to sit back and relax, but not for Harry and Genevra Ficks. Not only have they completed five years of service with CrestClean – and are, in fact, the most veteran team in the area – but they are also Invercargill’s Franchisees
Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft invited all of the Invercargill CrestClean franchisees and their families – 70 people in total – to his home for a special Christmas party and feast. Even Santa Claus was there and he didn’t arrive empty handed. He had 22 gifts – one for every child at the annual holiday party.
Invercargill Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft appears to be future proofing his region’s business. In the past two months, two franchisees from the team have given birth. Jackie Batoy has a new baby boy named Anthony Junior and Julie Cacdac has a daughter named Lovi. To celebrate the births, Glenn presented them both with framed New
Holding the annual conference for the New Zealand Principals’ Federation at ILT Stadium Southland, home to New Zealand’s first indoor velodrome, was an inspiration for Glenn Cockroft, CrestClean’s Invercargill Regional Manager. “I used to have a bike shop years ago in Invercargill and I had some bicycles that I thought would be fun in a
CrestClean made sure to put on a good show for their seventh year attending the New Zealand Principals’ Federation annual conference with a prominent exhibitor’s booth and giveaways including an LCD TV and 27 rugby balls. Crest’s stand was a hit with delegates. The three-day event, which draws principals and school staff from all over
“If you have any cousins, send them down to Invercargill because I really need more help,” says CrestClean’s Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft. “I’ve got so many new contracts starting this month and I’m just finishing up yet another quote for another building.” Glenn says the expansion of the Invercargill region into neighbouring Winton and Gore
The Room 5 students of St Patrick’s Primary School sure are a clean bunch of kids. They beat out the older students for the term’s “Cleanest Classroom” award. The children worked hard all term and consistently proved that they were able to keep their classroom the cleanest in the school. Winners of the Cleanest Classroom
Three years ago, Ashneer and Durgeshni Datt broke away from the hectic pace of Auckland and took a chance on a CrestClean franchise in Invercargill, hoping they’d be able to enjoy a more laid back lifestyle in the deep south. “I’m very happy with the decision to move. It’s much quieter here,” says Ashneer, though