I’ve
always worked as a joiner, having worked for big companies, I’ve been never out
of work. My long term collaboration with A1 Coaches started by
coincidence: My brother asked me whether
I could check out some repairs needing done at his boss’ kitchen. At that time, I had been self employed
carrying out assignments for a big kitchen fitting company, and I was enjoying
some time off, so I just cut short my holiday to see my brother’s boss about
these repairs.
It
turned out there were not repairs to be done, rather the upgrading a kitchen.
I
immediately felt at ease when talking to my brother’s boss, Colleen. I thought
my brother was lucky to have such a nice and young person as a boss, and it
soon became apparent that it was awfy easy to work with her when I had to
explain the difficult parts of the job and why there would be bits and pieces
that had to be changed; she fully trusted my assessment and gave the green
light to start the works.
Fitting/upgrading
a kitchen is a very straight forward thing, although there’s always the
troublesome hidden old pipe or faulty wiring that can hold back the schedule. Here, however, I never felt any pressure to
“hasten up things”, but was encouraged to take the necessary time to achieve
the desired results.
As
the works progressed, Colleen seemed satisfied with the results and in the most
casual manner we were already talking about future jobs she would like me to
have a look at.
Looking
back, I was very lucky to have met Colleen as a customer: I easily transitioned
from being the-man-in-the-van all over the place from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen,
hastily fitting kitchens on schedule, to having a “local customer” who would
trust me all kinds of fitting jobs and above all, would allow me to work
favouring the quality of the results rather than how long would I take.
And
there I was, I was getting jobs locally, no crazy mileages on the van to fit
some faraway kitchen, and enjoying a better quality of life, so it landed on me
that I could be readily available and keep close contact with this new
commercial collaboration if I took my professional driving test. And so I did. Before
I knew I was driving for A1 Coaches, enjoying very much the job, with the added
advantage of still working on my original trade: I continue to be a joiner.
One
of my first projects I am very pleased with was the VIP Bus. Fitting a mobile
party bus was a lot of fun!
The
project I am developing now is the complete renewal of the A1 Coaches offices. We
are building a full office block, complete with two floors which will consist
of 7 Offices, 2 Training schools, Staff Gym, Toilets, Rest room, Bothie and
Locker area.
I
also obtained my hackney license to allow me to carry out school contracts, as
and when required. I find it very rewarding transporting the children back and
forward to school.
I
am well chuffed with my collaboration with A1 Coaches!
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