OFTEC registered technicians can now apply for Which? Trusted Dealer accreditation to additional reveal their credentials within the client market as a part of a brand new partnership between the commerce affiliation and client group.
OFTEC registered technicians who efficiently obtain Which? Trusted Dealer standing will obtain a 50% low cost on their Trusted Dealer membership for the primary six months, and might show their accreditation to customers. The scheme additionally provides full entry to the Which? app, product opinions and journal.
Which? launched the Trusted Dealer initiative in 2013 to assist customers determine trusted technicians who’ve been totally vetted. Technicians who apply endure a rigorous evaluation which incorporates monetary, behavioural, competency and reference checks.
To obtain the low cost, candidates will must be registered on OFTEC’s competent individual scheme which allows technicians to self-certify that their work is compliant with constructing laws, in addition to entry technical steering and assist.
Adrian Lightwood, Registrations Companies Director at OFTEC (pictured) commented: “We’re happy to affix forces with Which? Trusted Merchants and supply OFTEC technicians the chance to realize accreditation on their scheme to additional reveal their competency to customers. Which? is a well known and trusted client model and we share the identical values of upholding excessive requirements within the business to make sure all customers have protected and environment friendly heating techniques and recommendation they will depend on.
“In addition to benefitting from an preliminary low cost on the Trusted Dealer membership, technicians will discover they already meet most of the necessities by their current OFTEC registration and compliance checks. We look ahead to working with Which? Trusted Merchants over the approaching months as we proceed to construct new partnerships throughout the business to assist technicians and installers.”
Phil Amy, Which? Business Director, mentioned: “Which? Trusted Merchants is delighted to announce a brand new partnership with OFTEC, aimed toward serving to respected installers achieve larger recognition and publicity available in the market.
“Whereas OFTEC demonstrates to customers {that a} enterprise has been licensed by a reliable individuals scheme, an endorsement from Which? Trusted Merchants reassures customers that an installer has additionally been verified by the UK’s client champion.”
OFTEC registered technicians can apply for Which? Trusted Dealer accreditation by visiting: https://for-traders.which.co.uk/oftec