Despite the downturn in the current economic climate, Churchesfire is still going strong and pushing to keep growing financially, physically and geographically.
We are determined to stay one step ahead to give our customers the best possible customer service and the best value for money – so we’re expanding our team yet again!
We’ve appointed bride-to-be Sue Merington as our new Finance Team Manager and golf addict Paul Burville as our Purchasing/Logistics Manager.
Sue Merington – Finance Team Manager
Sue Merington joined Churchesfire as the Finance Team Manager in December. She is currently working alongside Finance Director, Simon Burns, to get the Olympic Fire Protection Ltd year end completed, as well as preparing for Churchesfire year end.
Before joining us, Sue worked for Southgate Group for nine years working her way up through the finance department to Accounts Supervisor reporting directly to the Financial Director and Managing Directors. She was made redundant in November 2011 after the company went into liquidation making 112 people redundant. Previous to this, Sue worked for British Sailors Society charity, raising money for seafarers through fund raising events. Sue is fully AAT Qualified, which she studied for in the evenings at college.
Sue comments: “When I heard about the role available at Churchesfire I knew I wanted it straight away as it was a step up in my career. After I came for my first interview with Simon and Lorna I knew I had to get this job as we got on so well and I thought I would fit in just great – plus Churchesfire seem to have great potential for the future.”
Sue will be getting married in Vegas in May this year to long term boyfriend Andy. They have about 40 friends and family coming out to celebrate with them, so Sue says her life is currently consumed by the wedding – which Andy keeps calling their “Vegas Bender” (Sue’s not impressed by this!).
Paul Burville – Purchasing/Logistics Manager
Paul has come on board with Churchesfire to manage the logistics and purchasing functions on a permanent basis and develop the systems that are already in place. He has a strong work ethic and has worked for some interesting companies in logistics/purchasing and IT based roles serving the likes of the Royal Saudi Air force and their C130 Hercules aircraft spares contract.
Before joining Churchesfire he worked for Keytools Ltd – a small family based company who deal with the supply of ergonomic and specialist computer equipment to the education, business and the DSE/DSA assessment solutions sectors. Paul was charged with designing and implementing the logistics, purchasing and IT processes which has enabled them to win some impressive government tenders.
Having worked for Keytools Ltd for 10 years, Paul decided he wanted a new challenge in a different environment. Regarding his application, Paul says: “I saw the post on Jobsite and it was an exact match for my skill set and experience. I applied for the post and went for my first interview in nearly 10 years. I knew straight away that the company was moving in the right direction, where my skills would be tested, valued and utilised.”
As extra strings to his bow, Paul has studied for various qualifications over the years, leading to a HNC, various City and Guilds certificates, is ITIL certified as well as being a member of the BCS (British Computer Society).
Paul describes himself as a bit of a nerd when it comes to technology and has a keen interest in aviation and is fully qualified helicopter pilot. Back on the ground Paul has also recently become addicted to Golf – he exclaims “the more I practice the better I will get, honest!”
Vacancies
Acquiring new recruits doesn’t stop there – we’re still on the lookout for Alarm and Emergency Light Technicians nationwide, and most specifically in Leeds. If you are interested in applying, please email your full CV and covering letter to jobs@churchesfire.com, or visit our careers page to download the job and person specifications.