31/03/2026
The time has come… I’m officially retiring!
My working life began in 1974 at the age of 16, when I was fortunate enough to join James McConchie, a local family-run electrical, plumbing & heating business. I began my apprenticeship there, learning from a great bunch of guys—Alan Crearie, Jimmy Greggan, Frank Rooney, Neil McConchie, and later apprentice Ross McConchie. And of course, the boss, Jimmy McConchie—probably the cleverest man I ever met. I enjoyed my time in the trade, which set me up for the journey ahead.
In 1985, with my love of fault finding, I joined Hoover as a Field Service Engineer covering Dumfries & Galloway. It was challenging to begin with, but I soon settled in.
In 1999, Dyson created their Field Service and After Sales Division, and I was recruited as one of the first Field Service Engineers. I enjoyed working on quality products and travelling to where cover was needed—it felt like I had the best job in Dumfries & Galloway.
In 2020, Dyson closed their Field Service Division and no longer required field service engineers. This gave me the opportunity to start my own business and continue repairing all makes of vacuums, not just Dyson.
After 6 fulfilling years, I’ve decided it’s time to pack up my tools and enjoy retirement.
Thank you to all my customers, and to everyone who have supported me over the years.
Scott
