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Giles ready to deliver success for new business venture, Ovenu Eastleigh

Former car delivery driver Giles Layton is looking forward to clocking up the miles as part of his new oven cleaning business, Ovenu Eastleigh. The 48-year-old decided on the venture after searching for a new challenge that would also provide him with a better work life balance. Giles was previously employed by a national company delivering courtesy cars to customers whose vehicles had been accident damaged. Prior to that he delivered prescriptions on behalf of a pharmacy. The grandfather-of-two, who moved to Eastleigh from South Devon after meeting wife Helen, said: “I was self-employed as a younger man, installing double glazing, and wanted a fresh challenge that allowed me to take control of my life and my career. “It’s quite daunting to be launching a new business from scratch during a pandemic but I’ve both the practical and customer service skills to make it a success.” His focus is on establishing the business before growing it to a point where he can employ subcontractors and operate extra vans. Giles is accepting bookings at his discretion, with the strict stipulation that both parties observe a two-metre social distancing rule, along with guidelines on hygiene and cleanliness. The rugby fan, who spends much of his spare time with his family, added: “I’m prepared to put the hours in, but being my own boss means I can structure my working life around my family rather than the other way around.” Rik Hellewell, founder and managing director of the Ovenu franchise, said: “Giles is used to putting the client first, the only difference is that he’ll be delivering a sparkling oven rather than a shiny car!” As well as Eastleigh, the business also covers Chartwell Green, Bitterne Village, Midanbury, Horton Heath, Colden Common, Fair Oak, Romsey, Sherfield English, West Wellow, Mottisfont and surrounding areas. The Ovenu valeting process involves dismantling key components of an oven such as the door, interior panels, fan, and shelves and placing them into design-registered tank equipment, which uses safe, non-caustic and biodegradable products to clean the oven parts.

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