Yorkshire-based off-site manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group, has brought six new starters on board, as well as promoting five existing team members, as it continues to expand.
The new appointments and promotions span Thurston's three sites; Catfoss, Horbury and Hull, and cover the production, HR, sales, administration, planning, and business development departments as the firm looks to bolster overall business activity and growth.
Thurston Group, founded in 1970, is one of the longest-standing and highest performing modular construction and portable building manufacturers in the UK.
The company achieved a record turnover of £51m for the year ending October 2023 and is focusing efforts on maintaining growth and becoming ‘the employer of choice’ for manufacturing in Yorkshire.
The new appointments include:
Andy Harrison – production manager
Joanne Marshall – administrator
Sam Johnson – senior planner
Paul Mason – business development manager
Lindsay Griffin – proposals manager
Dorota Kopec – sales coordinator
The promotions include a new group production manager, Richard Kirk, and two new production managers, Jeremey Waddell and Joe Hatfield. Dominique Rock has been promoted to key account manager, while Hayley Stephenson, business development manager, will focus solely on finding new business that stimulates growth.
Matt Goff, managing director at Thurston, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Andy, Joanne, Sam, Paul, Lindsay and Dorota to the business. Their expertise will be vital to our continued growth in 2025 and beyond.
“I am also incredibly proud to recognise the dedication and achievements of Richard, Jeremy, Joe, Dominique and Hayley. As we strive to become an employer of choice for Yorkshire manufacturing, I am delighted that we have the team and foundations in place to nurture talent and help individuals to thrive and progress their careers with us.”
Speaking of her new role, Lindsay Griffin, who has previously held roles at John Sisk & Son and Laing O'Rourke, added: “I can’t wait to get stuck into to my new role at Thurston and am confident that my 20+ years’ experience writing bids across various sectors like rail, infrastructure and construction, can help us drive for future success here at Thurston.
“It takes a team to win a bid, not just one person, and the team here at Thurston really is something to celebrate. Key to my role is managing all the moving parts to make sure we collaboratively develop the best tender submission possible. I've been responsible for successful tender wins with values from £5m - £500m - I'm hoping to replicate this success at Thurston.”
