Let’s Hear it for the Girls

Being one of the hand-picked members of Saniflo’s 100-strong network of plumbing engineers is no mean feat. According to customer feedback, female-run Saniflo Services is one of the best out there.

“Gender is never an issue – customers are very happy as long as the job gets done”

> HISTORY ▸ Founded in 2002 as an authorised Saniflo engineer covering Devon and Cornwall ▸ Lyn Bester Johnson takes the business on in 2003

▸ In 2005 Kathleen Kosh joins part-time ▸ Business grows and receives excellent customer feedback

▸ Kathleen re-joins in 2019 ▸ Award for “Best Independent

Plumbing & Technical

Services 2020 - Cornwall” at the Southern Enterprise

Awards

▸ 2021 - Richard Squires joins the team

▸ New van arrives to replace the outgoing workhorse that clocked up 105,000 miles! > WHY SANIFLO? Some plumbers just don’t like installing macerators, but the ladies at Saniflo Services look at the wider picture.

“It’s all about what you can achieve with a Saniflo not the product itself. We have installed them on boats, in houses, hotels, cafés – any location that requires extra facilities where traditional drainage is not available.” > BEING A FEMALE IN THE PLUMBING SECTOR According to Lyn, being a female plumber is not a barrier in the sector. With integrity and the right skills there is opportunity. Gender is never an issue – customers are very happy as long as the job gets done. > CAREER ADVICE FOR APPRENTICES ▸ Qualifications are important. Basic

English and Maths underpin any career and of course open the door to more learning opportunities ▸ Build reputation – know your stuff and do the simple things well – communication, timeliness, punctuality ▸ Never underestimate how important it is to actually turn up on time and do the job properly. > MARKETING Social Media is your friend. Post examples of work, encourage reviews and be interesting.