Rob signals a sparkling new future with the launch of Ovenu Matlock
A former Royal Signals communications engineer has declared war on baked-on grime and grease with the launch of oven valeting service, Ovenu Matlock.
Rob Murray, who served his country for 13 years, spent the last decade as a project manager for a major mobile phone network, but being on call 24/7 and frequent nightshifts prompted him to rethink his career.
He said: “Having spent many years in the Army, I’m no stranger to keeping things spotlessly clean, from boots and kit through to equipment. So, restoring ovens to a near showroom perfection seemed like my perfect next mission!
“I also wanted my hard work to benefit myself and my family rather than an employer, and being my own boss gives me the control and flexibility I need to be able to spend more quality time with my wife and two teenage daughters.”
Instead of starting from scratch, the 50-year-old invested in an Ovenu franchise as it combines a trusted name with a proven business model and strong ongoing support.
While the immediate focus is on building a loyal client base, his eventual aim is to grow the business to a point where he can take on additional oven technicians and expand the area covered.
He left his home town of Warwick to join the Royal Signals, where he specialised in military communications. He rose to become a senior NCO, with postings to Kosovo, Bosnia, Norway, Cyprus, and Germany.
On leaving the military, he spent three years in Saudi Arabia as a mobile design engineer in telecoms, followed by two years in Queensland, Australia, as a senior engineer working on mobile communications sites.
Returning to the UK in 2014, the family settled in Matlock, where Rob enjoys taking his Labrador on long hikes in the Peak District.
He added: “My time in the military and in telecoms has given me the discipline, focus, and drive to make this a success, and I’m really looking forward to meeting plenty of friendly faces along the way.”
“Rob has a fantastic track record which shows just how committed and dependable he is. With his technical skills and customer-first attitude, he has the attributes to make a real success of his new venture.”
Rik Hellewell, founder and managing director of Ovenu
Ovenu Matlock covers the DE4, DE45, and DE56 postcodes, taking in Matlock, Matlock Dale, Matlock Bath, Cromford, Bakewell, Wirksworth Darley Dale, Winster, Bonsall, Crich, Derbyshire Dales, Ashford-in-the-Water, Baslow, Chatsworth, Monyash, Youlgreave, Belper, and surrounding areas.