Scheme Logos on work uniform.

[AJshep]

Just interested to know the opinions of members here.
How do you guys and girls feel about Scheme Logos on work T-shirts. I'm noticing more and more people rocking up at the wholesalers counter with the scheme logos on their T-shirts, (NICEIC in particular).
Personally when I see these people I automatically assume they are just Domestic Installers, of course it could be me just stereotyping.
I'm more interested in what do you guys and girls do ?
Does this generate more work, do those that wear scheme logos on work wear find that it generates more work and do they find it reassuring for the customer.

I personally hate being a walking advertisement for anyone especially someone like the NICEIC who I have no respect for, what's everyone's opinion on this ?

 

[Pete999]

Just interested to know the opinions of members here.
How do you guys and girls feel about Scheme Logos on work T-shirts. I'm noticing more and more people rocking up at the wholesalers counter with the scheme logos on their T-shirts, (NICEIC in particular).
Personally when I see these people I automatically assume they are just Domestic Installers, of course it could be me just stereotyping.
I'm more interested in what do you guys and girls do ?
Does this generate more work, do those that wear scheme logos on work wear find that it generates more work and do they find it reassuring for the customer.

I personally hate being a walking advertisement for anyone especially someone like the NICEIC who I have no respect for, what's everyone's opinion on this ?

If they are selling these Tees at the Wholesalers, does that mean any sparky could buy them, Scheme member or not?

 

[Rosco]

If they are selling these Tees at the Wholesalers, does that mean any sparky could buy them, Scheme member or not?

I don’t think they have been sold at wholesalers Pete it’s more observed in the wholesalers that more people are getting scheme logos put onto their own company shirts.

 

[AJshep]

If they are selling these Tees at the Wholesalers, does that mean any sparky could buy them, Scheme member or not?

Appologizes Pete, I have a tendency of not making my posts very clear.

What I was meant was when I'm standing at the counter in my local wholesalers, I noticed that 9 out of 10 times the person next to me has got NICEIC plastered all over his T-shirt. I didn't mean the wholesalers were selling them.

I think they might be purchased through the schemes, NICEIC might be recommended their members wear them ? I know they have a bit of reputation for strongly recommending their members use their test forms etc.

 

[Rosco]

I think that this is to target possible domestic customers and some commercial customers alike who are under the false impression that the Nic Eic are “God’s” due to it being a household name these days.

 

[AJshep]

Yeah i suspect your right !
I'm sure it's not a new thing, I'm probably just recognising it more now.
Even some of those YouTube hero's wear them

When I look at jobs I just take a double sided card holder clipped to binding of my notepad, it has my NAPIT card on one side, the other has my JIB card.
I feel like a numpty wearing it on a long cord dangling from my neck, I've never been asked but at least if they do ask they can check out who I am right away.

 

[westward10]

I think it is a bit sad to be donning their logo and I must admit I view those who wear them just as sad.

 

[Octopus]

Hum.... People may think that having a scheme logo may win them business ... I suspect in the vast amount of visits this has very little bearing on the decision who to use

 

[Dillb]

Having heard some of the dumb requests in wholesalers from people wearing scam logos on their workwear it doesnt bother me in the slightest.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I don't see what the problem is.

 

[Dillb]

Come on then @electric al why have you rated my post dumb, lets back it up with words.

 

[electric al]

If it's gonna get them work or they feel it gives them some sort of cred why not.
But personally I'm against promoting anything to do with any of these scheme parasites

 

[electric al]

Dillb didn't know I had - honest must have caught it by mistake. Sorry about that .I'd remove it if I could

 

[Octopus]

Dillb didn't know I had - honest must have caught it by mistake. Sorry about that .I'd remove it if I could

You can undo the rating yourself at any time.

 

[electric al]

Dillb undone mate

 

[Leesparkykent]

I could understand if your in one of the less recognised schemes that you wouldn't want to flaunt it

 

[telectrix]

my t shirt logo:

now is that socket wiring right?

 

[AJshep]

I don't see what the problem is.

There's no problem, I'm just curious if this is something I should be looking into as I'm a newbie to this self-employed malarkey.
From a customers point of view, taking recommendations and reputation out of the equation both contractors offer the same price..

If Peter turns up to price for a job in a New VW with full Van wrap and NICEIC logos over the place do you think in general he is more likely to get the job over Paul who turns up in a White Transit and no branding ?

Obviously in an ideal world the customer would hopefully choose the person who has reccomendations and good reviews etc.

I've always been against advertising large logos on any kind of clothing but the post was created really because in the future is this something I, or anyone else who has a new company should be looking into.

 

[electric al]

Sadly probably ajshep

 

[westward10]

It isn't hugely expensive to get polo shirts or sweat shirts with your own company logo and gives you a professional look.

 

[Pete999]

I don’t think they have been sold at wholesalers Pete it’s more observed in the wholesalers that more people are getting scheme logos put onto their own company shirts.

Thanks

 

[AJshep]

I have my own logos on T-shirts and I got off Ebay these quite good iron on vinyl logos for £3 each that I've ironed on to some plan black Matalan jumpers, so far they have lasted a good few washes..
I have no scheme branding though.

 

[Pete999]

Appologizes Pete, I have a tendency of not making my posts very clear.

What I was meant was when I'm standing at the counter in my local wholesalers, I noticed that 9 out of 10 times the person next to me has got NICEIC plastered all over his T-shirt. I didn't mean the wholesalers were selling them.

I think they might be purchased through the schemes, NICEIC might be recommended their members wear them ? I know they have a bit of reputation for strongly recommending their members use their test forms etc.

No worries Mate, nothing to apologize for.

 

[telectrix]

tried some iron on logos. they dissolved in the wash. current polo shirts were screen printed in South Africa. no problems so far.

 

[electric al]

I'm against advertising these scams err I mean schemes but the way things are going I think we are getting to the point
Whereas the bloke that doesn't sport a logo will be discriminated against . Also the market leader ( niceic) will carry more clout and eventually be the only game in town. Watch their fees rocket then ! The irony is we will have brought it about ourselves with the free advertising and marketing .

 

[Octopus]

I have my own logos on T-shirts and I got off Ebay these quite good iron on vinyl logos for £3 each that I've ironed on to some plan black Matalan jumpers, so far they have lasted a good few washes..
I have no scheme branding though.

Proper embroidered polo shirts last for years .......I have some that are 7 years old .....

 

[Rosco]

At the end of the day it’s business everyone is going to do what’s in the best interest for their own business to advertise themselves in the best way they see fit whether that’s signs on a van, company clothing, leaflets, website etc.

 

[Dave Rudderham]

I have company logo on shirt, I wouldn't go for scheme logo though. A mate of mine ended up changing schemes because the one he was with couldn't fit him in for an assessment for 4 months! Put a bit of tape over the embroidered logo on his polo shirts.

 

[Midwest]

Proper embroidered polo shirts last for years .......I have some that are 7 years old .....

Yeah right, bet you can still put on your flares

 

[Midwest]

In the time I was with my scheme, not one domestic customer asked me which scheme I was with, or even knew of such a system.

I suspect some commercial or industrial customers might know might, but how would that have an impact on site or in the wholesalers?

Surely the point of logo's on your kit, is to advertise your business not someone else's. Nice polo shirts mind, those AVS ones. Hides my six pack

 

[Ian1981]

Householders shouldn’t necessarily have to know about the schemes, they just want and expect an electrician who knows what the hell they are doing.
Part P knowledge who be helpful so they know that that should receive the appropriate certificates etc.

 

[Rodders099]

I’m really struggling to see what the issue is here.
Sounds like a few are a bit ‘salty’ about seeing others in NICEIC logo clothing.
If I paid £1K to register with the NICEIC, I too would use every opportunity to try and get my monies worth.
Like it or not, it’s as plain as the nose on your face, that being in the NICEIC, is far more recognised by joe public than by any other scheme provider which will lead to some extra work opportunities.
I was going to register with NAPIT, until I mentioned it to my wider family and friends, some of which are in the building trades.......no one had heard of anyone else except NICEIC.

 

[Rodders099]

Deleted, double post

 

[AJshep]

@Rodders099 I'm not a big fan of the NICEIC, I'm not getting into why.
Like I said im just after opinions, there's no right or wrong answer.

I'm sure NAPIT and Stroma do logos on clothing too but I just don't notice them so much. Seems to be a trend with the NICEIC more, that's all.

 

[NDG Elecs]

I don't see any problem with anyone wearing whatever logos they see fit if it is relevant to their trade.

I like to look relatively smart and will get new troosers before the arris starts dropping out on them etc.

I wear the free Polo shirts I got from Schneider simply because they are smart looking, comfy and I like the colour. I wouldn't turn up to any job wearing tracky bottoms, trainers and one of those daft supposed work t shirts you get with a big bold graphic covering the front of it.

Looking smart is, in my view, more professional.

 

[Midwest]

Till you get covered in brick dust, mastic, Polyfilla & expanding foam.

 

[telectrix]

hab a six pack once upon a time. looks more like a firkin these days.

 

[NDG Elecs]

Till you get covered in brick dust, mastic, Polyfilla & expanding foam.

Yeah Mid there is that obviously. I hate getting mastic on my gear though and will buy some new trousers if they were looking scruffy. Brick dust and filler normally wash out, and expanding foam is an evil material I try to stay away from!

 

[elsparko]

see alot of british gas shirts in africa, karl pilkington got a british gas shirt from an african market, and a pair of sambas

 

[Ian1981]

Till you get covered in brick dust, mastic, Polyfilla & expanding foam.

Don’t forget then dam painters!!!!!!

 

[telectrix]

 

[ipf]

If they're using you to advertise, they should give them to members for free......but do they? DTF.
They won't offer freebies with a 4 day 18th edition course, even. Just another 'extra', IMO......claim your vat back.

 

[NDG Elecs]

If they're using you to advertise, they should give them to members for free......but do they? DTF.
They won't offer freebies with a 4 day 18th edition course, even. Just another 'extra', IMO......claim your vat back.

Agreed and that's partly why I am happy to wear the Schneider ones - I certainly wouldn't pay for them!

 

[Pete999]

Appologizes Pete, I have a tendency of not making my posts very clear.

What I was meant was when I'm standing at the counter in my local wholesalers, I noticed that 9 out of 10 times the person next to me has got NICEIC plastered all over his T-shirt. I didn't mean the wholesalers were selling them.

I think they might be purchased through the schemes, NICEIC might be recommended their members wear them ? I know they have a bit of reputation for strongly recommending their members use their test forms etc.

Just reading through your post again, I thought you meant the Wholesaler was flogging Scheme Work-wear, my error not yours.

 

[sham]

Yes, hoping it will get them more work and makes them seem more professional. All big companies have scheme logos which makes others want to be scheme members. Except for the clever few. However in the case of domestic works, customers don't think about the logo on your shirt. They just want the light to turn on and off.

 

[sham]

There's no problem, I'm just curious if this is something I should be looking into as I'm a newbie to this self-employed malarkey.
From a customers point of view, taking recommendations and reputation out of the equation both contractors offer the same price..

If Peter turns up to price for a job in a New VW with full Van wrap and NICEIC logos over the place do you think in general he is more likely to get the job over Paul who turns up in a White Transit and no branding ?

Obviously in an ideal world the customer would hopefully choose the person who has reccomendations and good reviews etc.

I've always been against advertising large logos on any kind of clothing but the post was created really because in the future is this something I, or anyone else who has a new company should be looking into.

In my experience the customer goes for cheapest quote. Allot of domestic customers don't understand all this scheme business.

 

[Pete999]

In my experience the customer goes for cheapest quote. Allot of domestic customers don't understand all this scheme business.

Don't think anyone does Mate, as long as your bank balance is OK, quench doesn't bounce your in, free to peddle the incompetence given to you by the training companies.

 

[telectrix]

They just want the light to turn on and off.

and preferably only when they operate the switch.

 

[Squid]

Looking smart is, in my view, more professional.

This is how I roll up to a client...........

 

[sparksfly]

I had a clear silicone tube split near my flies recently....not a good look !!...do they do knee pockets with those slick trousers ?
Seriously...I think it is important to have a look when meeting clients. A name, logo can give a more professional image. If more people wear black/red shirts with NIC on them, I have no problem, I will just wear another colour.
I do have shirts with my name on which is nice.. next time it will be written backwards so when I look in the mirror I will remember who I really am..
signed "TRAEHHSALF DROL DIPUTS"