Key People
John Smith is the company's Chairman, having been Chief Executive up to his retirement in 1998.
Having served in the group all his working life, John is the link
between the founders of the company, and the current generation of the
family now managing the business.
Simon Smith is the Joint Managing Director of the company with responsibilities for Production, Estates, Farming and Health & Safety.
With previous experience in the ready mixed concrete industry, Simon
joined the company in 1989, becoming Joint MD on his father's retirement
in 1998
Andrew Smith is Joint Managing Director of the company with responsibilities for Finance, Sales, Haulage, Construction and Fishing.
Andrew joined the company in 1989, with an accountancy background, taking up his current position on his uncle's retirement.
Alfie Saunders is the company's Sales Manager,
responsible for the sales of the company's products, and distribution by
the company's haulage fleet.
Alfie has worked in the industry, in various roles, since leaving school.
Martin Layer is the Group's Planning & Estates Manager.
A chartered geologist, with long experience in quarry development,
Martin brings expertise to the crucial area of mineral planning and land
management.
Martin Walker is the Manager responsible for the group's Construction division and Plant Hire fleet.
A surveyor by training, Martin has long experience at Smiths and elsewhere, in contracting and civil engineering.
Paul Needle is the Transport Manager, with operational responsibility for the Company's Haulage Fleet.
With experience in both managing and driving commercial vehicles,
allied to the training and qualifications required to deal with modern
transport regulations, Paul is ideally placed to deal with this most
visible part of our operations.
Simon Arnold is the Company's Financial Controller.
A management accountant by training, as well as specialising in
management information, Simon has wider financial duties in the Group.
Paul Hillier is the group's Health & Safety Officer and Personnel Manager.
With long service in the industry generally, Paul brings extensive experience to this vital role.