RAF TO FRANCHISEE WITH MR. ELECTRIC
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When Andy Evans, owner of the Mr Electric Newcastle franchise, applied to become a ground electrician in the RAF, he thought he would have many years ahead of him serving his country, however following a car accident twelve years ago and a serious back injury, he was forced to take his leave from the RAF and recuperate.
After spending 18 months recovering at home, Andy became increasingly frustrated as he explains: “I have always enjoyed working hard and quickly became impatient and bored with daytime television, so I started to look around for alternative employment opportunities.”
Having specialised in electrical engineering in the RAF, Andy began working for the UK’s largest residential and commercial electrical installation and repair company, Mr. Electric as part of the Durham franchise.
Andy continues: “I enjoyed using my electrical skills and the variety the job gave me, therefore when I heard about the sale of the Newcastle franchise, it seemed like an ideal opportunity to use my determination and skills to great effect.”
Since purchasing the franchise in December 2002, the business has witnessed rapid growth, due to the number of large commercial contracts and commitment to the Mr. Electric customer service system.
“Owning a Mr. Electric franchise has been a lot of hard work but tremendously rewarding. The vast growth of the company has been a direct result of our dedicated and excellent workforce, particularly Gary Wood, the franchise manager,” adds Andy.
Clive Houlston, managing director of Mr. Electric UK comments: “We are delighted to see that Andy is progressing well and are pleased to see that the determination of the whole team has been rewarded. We are sure in the future; the company will continue to grow, becoming a well recognised brand around the area.”
In the future we would like to continue expanding our portfolio of clients, with both local and national accounts becoming the leading electrical contractor in the Newcastle area and the first port of call for homeowners and businesses.”
