They might be as different as chalk and cheese but the roles of firefighter and cleaner have similarities, says CrestClean’s Vaughn Chiplin. Health and safety and regular upskilling were core features of his 21-year career as a firefighter – and it’s the strong emphasis Crest puts on those values
Changing the cleaners literally proved to be a breath of fresh air for a school suffering from a little wee problem. The sorry saga of the classroom that was adjacent to the boys’ toilets was just one of the anecdotal stories told to CrestClean managers who attended a recent education
It’s often said it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference to your day. For staff at Auckland’s Brand Developers, it’s the care and consideration shown by their cleaner that’s earned him their respect and where he’s become “one of the team”. They can’t speak
He’s heard more than a few horror stories of cleaning catastrophes involving costly stuff ups with carpets when stain removal attempts have gone horribly wrong. With more than 30 years’ industry experience, there’s not much Charlie Lodge doesn’t know about carpet care. He’s a master technician and a certified Instructor
When Sanjay Patel got up early one Saturday to start work he had no idea good fortune was about to shine on him in the most spectacular fashion. The North Harbour CrestClean business owner only knew he was in for a longer working day than a normal Saturday. After
Trusting their child’s health and safety to a preschool is a big step for many parents. When choosing an early-learning centre they feel comfortable with, first impressions go a long way and can play a big part in the decision-making process for mums and dads, says Lyn Coulton, from
Kamal Jeet Singh was showered with compliments about his dedication to the job during a special morning tea put on in his honour by an Auckland school. The CrestClean business owner has been looking after Macleans Primary School for the past 16 years. Kamal is handing over the cleaning
Vogeltown School pupils are among the first New Plymouth kids to get their hands on a series of novel posters that use humour to promote the use of Te Reo Maori. But the colourful free posters, designed and produced by commercial cleaning company CrestClean, also contain important health, hygiene,
It might have been a freezing South Canterbury morning but these CrestClean newbies quickly warmed to required tasks on an upskilling programme. Experienced franchisee Murray Kelly took the business owners through an extensive programme on the Module 1 course run by the Master Cleaners Training Institute. The course aims
Just like the martial arts passion that keeps him fighting fit, his role as a CrestClean Quality Assurance Co-ordinator keeps Woo Sung Lee on his toes. The 41 year old, an accomplished Taekwondo master, has proved to be a high-flyer within the company and is loving his new job. Tauranga-based
Their CrestClean business has helped an Invercargill family get a foothold on the housing ladder and secure a place they can finally call home. It was a big day last month for Billy Singh and Sonia Kaur and their 2-year-old daughter Amaira when they got the keys to the spacious
It was the biggest ever gathering of CrestClean personnel when 380 business owners and their employees from the Auckland region came together for the annual Team Meeting. The event, at the city’s Alexandra Park, marked a stellar year for the Auckland business owners and saw a number of long service