Highlands & Islands Business Venture for Rugby-Loving Local
Rugby fanatic, Gregor Hands, is tackling a new and exciting business venture having purchased the Highlands & Islands franchise territory of drainage and sewage pump specialists, Metro Rod. At just 27 years of age, he will become the company’s youngest franchise owner.
Gregor, who lives in Lossiemouth, played for Moray Rugby Club up to the end of the season alongside his day job. He is also Team Manager for the Club; arranging travel and accommodation for the team – skills that will no doubt come in handy as he navigates his new businesses’ territory which runs from Thurso and the Orkneys in the north to Aviemore in the south, taking in the Isle of Skye to the west.
A trained drainage engineer, Gregor has worked for Metro Rod for the last two years of his career, opting to take on ownership of the franchise territory he previously worked in.
Speaking about the opportunity, Gregor said, “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to run my own business and be my own boss.
“I have enjoyed the variety of work that the Metro Rod brand brings as well as the expert on the job training I have received.
“I am offering a one-stop shop for people’s drainage issues. There is more to drainage than unblocking drains. We use a lot of specialist technical equipment on a daily basis.
“This is really relevant in my territory as I could be travelling to Skye and it’s better for one person to be able to manage the whole job on their visit.
“We provide CCTV drain surveys, drain repairs and pipe lining as well as drain mapping, drain repair and installation.
“Metro Rod’s fleet of tankers is also available to use for flood water removal, de-silting road gullies, and septic tank emptying to name but a few services.”
Gregor’s clients include hospitality businesses, social housing associations and local authorities as well as helping homeowners who have a drainage problem.
In closing, Gregor said, “I’m really excited about developing Metro Rod in the area and will be looking to start recruiting a team of specialists in the coming months.”
To find out more about Metro Rod Highlands & Islands, visit https://www.metrorod.co.uk/local/scottish-highlands-islands/ or call 01463 383 667.
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