Meet the Team

Joined: 1989

Best part of working for GPW?

“The ethos and professionalism of all the staff."

Joined: 2004

In Work: Gary oversees and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business. In 2020 Gary became the Managing Director of GPW Recruitment.

Outside of Work: At the weekend Gary loves chilling, drinking coffee and playing guitar.

Division: Technical & Design

Joined: 2003

In Work: Carl manages and ensures the Technical & Design Division are well fed. 

Outside of Work: He enjoys beach walks with his dog Ruby before heading to the gym for an hour in the Jacuzzi finishing up at home in front of the fire with a Rum.

Recruits For:

-Designers

-Draughtspeople

-Technicians

-Projects

-Engineers

-HR

-Accounts

-Operators

-Directors

-Sales

-Administration

-Managers

-IT

Best part of working for GPW?

"Variety - Each day is different and no two days are ever the same. The people - I am surrounded by not only a great team but everyone at GPW in their own right are first class."

Division: Technical & Design

Joined: 2003

In Work: Andy recruits for contract and permanent candidates within Design and Engineering. 

Outside of Work: In his spare time he likes to take his Labrador for long walks and also enjoys going for longs swims.

Recruits For:

-CAD Technicians / Designers - Mechanical / Piping / Electrical / Instrument / Control

-Engineers - Mechanical / Piping / Electrical / Instrument / Control

-Project Engineer

-Project Manager

-Construction Supervisor

-Construction Manager

-Project Services – QS / Estimator / Cost Engineer / Planner

Division: Technical & Design

Joined: 2012

In Work: Daryl looks after GPW’s Technical clients making sure their recruitment needs are being met. 

Outside of Work: He enjoys playing/watching sport and spending time with friends and family.

Recruits For:

-Engineering Graduates

-Design Engineers

-Project Engineers / Managers

-Maintenance Engineers

-Buyers / Purchasing Specialists

Division: Technical & Design

Joined: 2008

In Work:Rebecca helps to find candidates new roles within the Technical, Design and Engineering industries. 

Outside of Work: She loves spending time with family and friends, watching Everton FC and going to Bongos Bingos!

Recruits For:

-Design Engineers

-Project Engineers/Managers

-Graduates

-Administrators

-Customer Service

-Buyers/Purchasing Specialists

-Document Controllers

-Technical Clerks

-Process Engineers

-Chemical Engineers

-Business Development Managers

-Account Managers

-Estimators

-Planning Engineers

-Marketing

-Maintenance Engineers/Technicians

Division: Technical & Design

Joined: 2020

In Work: James specialises in the commercial sector, assisting businesses in finding the perfect candidate to fill their roles.

Outside of Work: James spends his time socialising with friends, chilling out, watching football (mainly the mighty blues, Everton), and spending time with his family.

Recruits For:

-Lettings negotiators

-Sales negotiators

-Lettings managers

-Branch managers

-Sales directors

-Credit controllers

-Accountants

-Solicitors

-Marketing

-Fee earners

-Case handlers

-Complaints handlers

-B2B sales

-B2C sales

-BDMs (Business Development Managers)

-Sales executives

-Paralegals

-Account managers

-Customer Service Representatives

-Receptionist

-Administrators

-PA's

-Secretaries 

-Legal advisers

-Field Sales Representatives

-Telesales Representatives

Division: Design For Manufacture

Joined: 2004

In Work: Mark runs GPW’s Design for the Manufacture division. Recruiting professionals into production and manufacturing companies in the North West. 

Outside of Work: He has a busy life with 3 children and enjoys travelling, cycling, gym, following Warrington Wolves and Liverpool FC.

Recruits For:

-Design Engineers

-Production Engineers

-Manufacturing Engineers

-Project Managers

-Buyers

-Production Planners

-Maintenance Engineers

-Technical Sales

-Service Engineers

-Marketing

-HR Managers

-Sales Administrators

Best part of working for GPW?

"The satisfaction received from sourcing the right candidate for the customer and securing the right role for the candidate. It’s a great feeling knowing that you’ve changed someone’s life for the better."

Division: Design For Manufacture

Joined: 2010

In Work: Chris specialises in placing Engineering and Manufacturing staff to a number of manufacturers across the North West. 

Outside of Work: He is currently busy watching his fiancée plan their wedding.

Recruits For:

-Maintenance Engineers

-Manufacturing Engineers

-Process Improvement Engineers

-Assembly Fitters

-Design Engineers

-Production Engineers

-Buyers

-Engineering Manager

-Production Manager

-Operations Manager

Division: Design For Manufacture

Joined: 2014

In Work: Craig develops clients and discusses live roles with candidates covering Design, Production, Quality and Sales. 

Outside of Work: He follows Liverpool FC and St.Helens along with going out for food and drinks. 

Recruits For:

-Design Engineers

-Production Managers/ Supervisors

-Production/ Warehouse Operatives

-Quality Managers/ Engineers

-Maintenance Engineers

Division: Design For Manufacture

Joined: 2015

In Work: Chris recruits permanent and temporary contract staff into specialist manufacturing and engineering companies. 

Outside of Work: In his spare time he enjoys running, hiking, eating and sleeping.

Recruits For:

-Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers

-Project Engineers / Managers

-Manufacturing & Quality Engineers

-Production / Warehouse Personnel

-Operations & Engineering Managers

Best part of working for GPW?

"Working with a wide variety of interesting businesses and candidates, and getting a free place in the St Helens 10k every year."

Division: Design for Manufacture

Joined: 2019

In Work: Will recruits/resources for candidates within Design and Manufacturing from shop floor operators, to design engineers, purchasers, to management level alongside others.

Outside of Work: Outside of work Will plays football for his local team, watches Liverpool, and goes to the gym to keep fit. Will loves a Nandos!

Recruits For: 

-Design Engineers

-Manufacturing Engineers

-Project Engineers/Managers

-Quality Improvement Engineers/Managers

-Production Operatives

-Admin/Sales

Division: Trades

Joined: 2006

In Work: David manages the Construction, Mechanical & Electrical trades team…and what a team it is! 

Outside of Work: He is a proud father of one who enjoys playing golf, going on city breaks / weekends away and walks in the countryside.

Recruits For: 

-Electricians

-Mechanical Fitters

-Pipe Fitters

-Construction Trades

-Plant Operators

Best part of working for GPW?

"Anyone can make an impact at GPW...Operational, Creative or Business ideas can come from the apprentices, admin team, consultants and through to the MD. At GPW your voice is heard and you feel valued."

Division: Trades

Joined: 2008

In Work: Anna specialises in both temporary and permanent white collar & trades construction roles nationwide. 

Outside of Work: Outside of work you can find Anna boxing, flipping tractor tyres, meditating or drinking prosecco. Proud cat mum to 2.

Recruits For:

-Project Manager

-Site Manager

-Supervisor

-Site Agent

-Site Engineer

-Section Engineer

-Quantity Surveyor

Division: Trades

Joined: 2011

In Work: Liam helps Mechanical and Electrical Engineering companies find the right people for their projects. 

Outside of Work: He spends most of his weekends playing football or going on long walks with his West Highland Terrier, Pepe. 

Recruits For:

-Electricians

-Steel Erectors

-Mechanical Fitters

-Welders

-Pipefitters

Division: Trades

Joined: 2014

In Work: Richard resources candidates for the construction trades industry all over the UK.

Outside of Work: He is an amateur footballer (league and cup title holder) and full time pescatarian.

Recruits For:

Construction:

-Labourers

-Joiners

-Electricians

-Electricians mates

-Brick layers

-Plasterers

-Tilers

-Roofers

-Plant drivers

-Ground workers

Trades:

-Pipe fitters

-Plumbers

-Welders

-Thermal insulation engineers

-Fabricators

-Mechanical Fitters

White Collar:

-Site manager

-Supervisor

-Assistant Site manager

Division: Trades

Joined: 2013

In Work: Connor resources candidates for the Construction, Mechanical & Electrical sectors. 

Outside of Work: His hobbies include breakfast, lunch & dinner. 

Recruits For: 

Construction:

-Labourers

-Joiners

-Electricians

-Electricians mates

-Brick layers

-Plasterers

-Tilers

-Roofers

-Plant drivers

-Ground workers

Trades:

-Pipe fitters

-Plumbers

-Welders

-Thermal insulation engineers

-Fabricators

-Mechanical Fitters

White Collar:

-Site manager

-Supervisor

-Assistant Site manager

Division: Manufacturing & Engineering

Joined: 2006

In Work: Kris recruits contract and permanent staff for quality, Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. 

Outside of Work: Kris enjoys lots of family activities, walks in the countryside, camping, swimming and any snow-based activities.

Recruits For: 

-Calibration Engineers

-Production Engineers

-Quality Inspectors 

-Maintenance Engineers

-Inspectors

Division: Manufacturing & Engineering

Joined: 2019

In Work: Eddie provides our clients with high quality candidates, ranging from specialist engineers to key office personnel, always aiming to get the right fit for both. 

Outside of Work: He loves days out with the family and seeing new places, watching football, rugby and boxing ( if he can get the remote off the kids) and usually get to one or two music festivals a year.

Recruits For:

-Electrical/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineers

-CMM Programmers

-Multi- discipline Calibration Engineers

-Electrical Fitters

-Mechanical Assembly Fitters

-Buyer/ Purchaser

-Office based Sales and Administrative personnel

Division: Manufacturing & Engineering

Joined: 2019

Division: Power, Energy & Industrial Engineering

Joined: 2017

In Work: Jack looks after both clients and candidates nationwide on some of the most sought after projects within the UK. 

Outside of Work: He is a young family man with two children, whenever Jack does get a minute he loves to enjoy a beer and watch the football.

Recruits For:

-Industrial Electricians

-Complex Electricians

-Substation Fitter

-Wiremen

Division: Power, Energy & Industrial Engineering

Joined: 2015

In Work: Jordan recruits for Mechanical, Electrical and Civil contractors across the UK for the Power and Industrial Engineering Sectors. 

Outside of Work: He watches Liverpool FC and St Helens Rugby, also loves a pint of Guinness.

Recruits For:

-National Grid Wireman

-Electricians

-Mechanical / Electrical Fitters

-Compex Electricians

Joined: 2018

In Work: Jane looks after the Company Finances. 

Outside of Work: In her spare time she likes to play badminton, socialise with friends and read.

Joined: 1998

In Work: Chris ensures GPW’s contractors are paid correctly and on time. 

Outside of Work: He enjoys general socialising, watching football and rugby.

Joined: 2006

In Work: Cash Flow is Linda's middle name. 

Outside of Work: She is a gym bunny who loves socialising.

Joined: 2012

In Work: Lisa is responsible for processing the weekly payroll for the Trades and Power Divisions.

Outside of Work: She is a happy Mum & Housewife – Enjoys family holidays, eating HOT HOT HOT curry, a Pink Gin Lover & has a singing alter ego called Laurie Lee.

Joined: 2015

In Work: Will ensures the company is running smoothly. He also heads up our Business Improvement team and is always looking at ways he can improve our operational procedures.

Outside of Work: He spends his spare time socialising and eating out with friends. He is also partial to a pint of San Miguel while watching St Helens RLFC.

Joined: 2004

In Work: Fiona has a supporting role in matters relating to Personnel and the Health & Safety of the business.

Outside of Work: She loves cooking up a feast and spending lots of time with family and friends.

Joined: 2020

In Work: Amy manages all aspects of marketing and media for GPW using a creative flair.

Outside of Work: Outside of work her heart lies within street, lyrical, jazz and tap dance, along with exciting weekend adventures, and long, cosy countryside walks.

Best part of working for GPW?

"Each day is enjoyable, the work is so varied and the marketing strategies are constantly exciting. The company culture is fantastic and the enthusiasm and dedication from all employees radiates throughout the office providing such a positive atmosphere."

Joined: 2018

In Work: Holly ensures all calls are answered and always make sure CV’s are first class. 

Outside of Work: She is a social Butterfly who loves socialising with her friends, festivals, weekends away and a Steamboat or 2.