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It was a proud moment for CrestClean’s Waikato Regional Manager when he presented certificates to business owners who have successfully completed their training. Nivitesh Kumar says handing out the awards to those achieving the Certificate in Commercial Cleaning was one of the big highlights of his role. “They’ve all worked really hard to achieve this

When it comes to first impressions a clean and tidy vehicle goes a long way, says Jason Cheng. For in his role as one of CrestClean’s quality assurance co-ordinators Jason often bumps into operatives from other cleaning companies – and he’s less than impressed by what he sees and the poor image they portray. “When

A former ostrich farmer is celebrating five successful years running his own CrestClean business. Cornelius Du Preez says compared with farming in his native South Africa, CrestClean has been a breath of fresh air. “Being a farmer was a lot of hard work. This has been a real change for me and I’m enjoying it.”

These CrestClean business owners turned in a polished performance at the end of an upskilling course to learn about floor care. Becoming a qualified floor specialist broadens the type of work they can now take on and means their customers can benefit as well. But making the grade requires determination and a strong commitment. The

CrestClean business owner Praneel Prasad plans to celebrate his 10-year milestone with a family holiday to his homeland. His long service was officially recognised when he received a commemorative plaque from the company’s managing director Grant McLauchlan during the recent CrestClean team meeting in Hamilton. Praneel says he’ll spend the $2,500 bonus from the company

CrestClean newbies Jande and Eileen Ganas have taken a real shine to their trainer Samy Goundar. The Filipino couple were put at ease by the experienced induction trainer, who takes new franchisees through the basics of cleaning. Induction training is an important part of the CrestClean franchisee training process. New franchisees in the Waikato work

One of CrestClean’s most experienced staff members has added another string to his bow. Jason Cheng, who is a quality assurance co-ordinator for the Waikato, is now a qualified Assessor for Master Cleaners Training Institute. Becoming an assessor has been on his radar for some time, he says. “I’ve been planning to go for it

Doing the best job for his customers is something he takes pride in so when they give great feedback he couldn’t be happier. “Building that customer relationship is very important and if you constantly do good work people will appreciate it,” says CrestClean’s Dorsamy (Samy) Goundar. At Pact Group, where Samy has been working for

He’s been with CrestClean for seven years and he’s just as enthusiastic as the day he began. “It’s the best job I’ve had and I really enjoy it,” says Krishn Adhar, who has doubled the size of his Hamilton business over the past few years. Krishn and his wife Sangeeta are originally from Fiji and

CrestClean’s Hamilton regional manager has been thanked for providing a team to spruce up three houses that accommodate victims of domestic violence. Nivitesh Kumar says he didn’t need to think twice when asked if he could assist with a “spring clean” at the Waikato Women’s Refuge. “We wanted to do what we could to support

When CrestClean’s Praneel Prasad heard that teachers and students at the school he looks after were planning to visit his homeland, he jumped at the chance to get involved. Although he couldn’t be there himself, Praneel arranged for the party from Hamilton Christian School to be met at the airport when they arrived in Fiji.

Permal Naidu’s passion for cleaning knows no bounds and he’s a stickler for detail. So it was no surprise when Permal was snapped giving his new van a finial wipe-over after he rolled up to show off the Nissan NV200 to CrestClean’s Waikato Regional Manager Nivitesh Kumar. He’d made an appointment to meet Nivitesh –