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Mark Tinson has rejoined Hills Homes Developments as Divisional Director –Operations. Mark is well known to many employees, having worked at Hills previously also in the Homes’ division.

Nick King, Group Director Hills Homes, said: “I am pleased to welcome Mark back to the business, and congratulate him on his new role which will see him manage and support the site construction, and office-based support staff on our existing sites, whilst also working on future land opportunities with me, to ensure that there is a steady pipeline of quality sites for future Hills Homes developments.” Mark said: “It is good to be back. I am looking forward to reconnecting with past colleagues, as well as meeting a number of new faces, working together to build on the hard work and reputation for quality that Nick and the Homes team have implemented over the last 25 years.”

Darren joined Homes as Finishing Foreman in March 2014, progressing to Assistant Site Manager in October 2018 and Quality Control Manager on 1st June 2022. Rob joined Homes on 9th May 2022, from Berkeley Group and is the Assistant Site Manager at The Paddocks, Blunsdon. Michael joined Homes on 4th July 2022, from Miller Homes and is Site Manager at The Paddocks, Blunsdon. David joined Homes in August 2020, as Customer Care Operative progressing to Assistant Site Manager at High Penn Park, Calne on 1st August 2022.

James is responsible for planning, leading, organising and controlling the profitable operation of Quarry Products’ commercial business, including continued expansion, development and customer service.

James has worked in the quarrying industry in commercial management, business research and development for over 17 years, and brings a wealth of experience to his role. Peter Andrew, Group Director, Quarry Products said: “It is great to have James on board. His role strengthens our senior management team at a time when we have new opportunities to develop, expanding the Quarry Products business and adapting to new challenges that our industry faces.”

Waste Solutions’ employee Richard Mortimer celebrates not only his new role as Broker Account Manager but also receipt of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal which is awarded to serving members of the Armed Forces who have completed five full calendar years of service as of February 2022.

Richard has served for nine years in the Wessex Yeomanry and is currently second lieutenant in charge of instructing Swindon’s Army Cadets in weapons, navigation and fieldcraft.

Richard joined Waste Solutions in March 2017 as Account Manager and was responsible for all key accounts and brokers to which the division supplies waste management solutions.

His new role sees him working with a Key Account Manager to provide a renewed focus on customer accounts and service to maximise revenue growth.

Craig Skett, MRF Supervisor, Waste Solutions (right), has recently passed The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) qualification with flying colours.

Craig said: “I’m happy I passed the NEBOSH course as it’s widely recognised and can play an important part in ensuring the health and safety of people working around me. As I work evening shifts, I’m the only person at the facility in a supervisory position, highlighting the need for general safety awareness. This course has helped me recognise near-misses and how to minimise the risk of accidents, especially during new and evolving plant breakdown scenarios where external contractors are also present.” Matt Nicholls, Recycling Area Manager, Waste Solutions (left), said: “The waste industry has a high risk of accidents, so it’s important to be able to recognise hazards and be able to reduce the possible impacts of undertaking activities on sites. The Sands Farm MRF is a busy and noisy environment, with contractors often visiting the site whose wellbeing Hills is also responsible for. Increasing the number of staff who hold the NEBOSH qualification will improve the safety of our workplaces.”

Steve Palmer joined Waste Solutions in December 2010 as Waste Sales and Compliance Manager, and after nearly 12 years of working for Waste Solutions decided to take his retirement.

A lunch to celebrate his service was held at Harper’s Steakhouse in Swindon and was attended by Mike Hill, CEO, Simon Allen, Divisional Director – Waste Operations and Jon Bucksey Finance Director – Waste Solutions. Simon said: “It was a lovely occasion when everyone reminisced over the many experiences that Steve had during his time at Hills. We wish Steve all the best for his well-earned retirement – and especially with the many projects that we know he has lined up!”