Left: L to R, Kris McLernon, Wilkins Chimney Sweep Lanarkshire, Lt Col Lorne Campbell, Edinburgh Garrison Commander, JJ Chalmers, BBC presenter, Invictus Games Gold Medallist and ex Royal Marine Right: Lorne Campbell gives a speech at the awards
Kris bought his Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise on a ‘no money down’ special offer that the franchisor, Taylor Made Franchising, developed during the pandemic to help people looking for a new career.
he takes on. Huge congratulations Kris. Well done.” Talking about his win Kris said:
“I genuinely thought it was just going to be a night After less than 12 months Kris has exceeded all expectations and has leapt to halfway up the franchisee’s leader board, beating many longestablished franchisees.
off, to let off some steam and meet a few good people. I managed not only to have a great night but I also won the award in my category.
He has used creative marketing and advertising to boost his brand awareness and is a keen social media user, frequently posting videos of his day and the chimneys he is cleaning.
Massive congratulations to all the finalists and winners. If someone like me can achieve something like this, there’s absolutely no reason why no one else leaving the military can’t achieve the same and I did it all through a pandemic.
Corps Colonel, Colonel Jason Phillips ADC REME said:
Have faith in your abilities troops. Your hard work and diligence doesn’t go unnoticed.”
“On behalf of all members of the Corps of Royal
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) we are absolutely delighted to see Kris win the Scottish Ex-Forces Service Leaver of the Year Award for 2022.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep is owned by Taylor Made Franchising who also own or part own StumpBusters, PVC Vendo, Thomas Cleaning, Iconic Window Cleaning and Broadway Wine, Mister Tacho, Women In Business Network (WIBN) and Wagging Tails.
Kris epitomises all that is great about former and current REME people – bright, hard-working, honourable and with a can-do spirit to everything
Discounts are available for ex-military personnel.
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