This week's Yorkshire appointments

Nick Buck, Arrow Self Drive

Vehicle-hire firm, Arrow Self Drive has strengthened its senior management team with regional sales development manager, Nick Buck.

The appointment comes following a management buyout in 2018, which saw the firm become fully family owned.

The deal saw managing director James Hill and Arrow founder, Robert Hill sign a share purchase deal to buy former shareholder Chris Taylor out of the company.

Nick will assist the management team as it now embarks on a Yorkshire-focused expansion plan, which will include the opening of a new depot in Sheffield later this year.

In Nick’s new role he will support each of Arrow Self Drive’s eight depots in maintaining and building customer relationships.

Managing director of Arrow Self Drive, James Hill, said: “Nick joins us at an incredibly exciting time.

“We have built a solid reputation across the region and since becoming fully family-owned in 2018, we’re now moving towards our next stage of growth. Nick will play an integral part in supporting us to become Yorkshire’s rental company of choice.”

Peter Henry, Harworth Group plc

Harworth Group plc, a regenerator of land and property for development and investment, has promoted Peter Henry to become regional director for its largest region, Yorkshire.

Peter was formally Harworth’s director of development and had responsibility for the identification, delivery and management of its 14 major project sites including Waverley in Rotherham - said to be Yorkshire’s largest ever brownfield redevelopment.

Waverley will remain one of Peter’s key development sites, in addition to major developments such as Simpson Park in Nottinghamshire (1,500 new homes), Thoresby in Nottinghamshire (800 new homes and 250,000 sq ft of employment space).

Mark Tilley, Jason Yare, Gail Culshaw and Laura Crossley, Priestley Construction

Leeds-based specialist construction company, Priestley Construction, part of the wider Priestley Group, has hired several new members to its team.

Gail Culshaw has joined the team as a project manager from R N Wooler and Company Limited and brings over 15 years of industry experience.

Mark Tilley has been appointed as a senior quantity surveyor and brings a wealth of experience. Mark will oversee the entire surveying department, and is joined by assistant quantity surveyor, Jason Yare.

Graeme Crichton has come on board as a site manager, while Martin Rogers and Ashley Eaton have commenced roles as site supervisors. Martin and Ashley will go through an integrated training programme to become full site managers within 12 months.

In addition, the company has hired several site operatives, all based in Yorkshire, including joiners, brick layers and labourers.

The wider Priestley Group has also created a new office manager position at its Leeds HQ. Former front of house, Laura Crossley will step into the role following 12 months with the company.

Nathan Priestley, chief executive officer of the Priestley Group, said: “We’re extremely proud to be based in Yorkshire, so investing in local talent and offering promising career prospects is key to our success.”

Simon Garlick, HR Media

PR agency, HR Media has expanded following the recruitment of a graphic design specialist.

HRM, based on Sidney Street in Sheffield’s cultural industries quarter, has recruited Simon Garlick, 38, who joins from Chesterfield-based Alldread Burgess Advertising with more than 15 years of experience in the industry.

The appointment of branding specialist Simon, who lives in the Walkley area of Sheffield, sees HRM’s design and creative department grow following the initial recruitment of 37-year-old Simon Waller as account manager for video and creative two years ago.

Simon Garlick said: “I’m excited to join HRM, this is a great opportunity for me to continue to enhance the company’s design and creative service.

“HR Media works with some fantastic business on a local, regional and national scale and I look forward to helping take the company forward.”

Nick Uwins, Rosenbauer UK

Rosenbauer UK has appointed a new managing director to its senior leadership team, as the company prepares to consolidate its growth over the next five years.

Nick Uwins has joined as MD following a promotion from his former role of sales and engineering director.

Ian Robertshaw has taken up the post of head of operations, from his previous role as service director, while Nina Robertshaw - who has been with the firm since February 2017 - has assumed responsibility of Head of Finance and Administration.

Rosenbauer UK will also bolster its sales and service team throughout 2019 to uphold its quality of aftersales care and strong period of growth.

Commenting on his new role, Nick said: “Rosenbauer UK has formed a well-earned reputation for delivering first-class technology and service, alongside an unrivalled culture among our employees.

“These internal appointments will therefore ensure consistency during this period of change, as Oliver steps back from the fore.

“Having been a part of the team since January 2016, it’s a pleasure to now be leading the company, and I look forward to fulfilling the contracts which we have secured over the past few months.

“We’ll also continue to increase front line vehicle and equipment technology.”

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