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WMS are thrilled to announce that carpentry apprentice Joshua Attwood has recently passed his Level 2 Carpentry End Point Assessment – Site Carpentry.

WMS Managing Director Michael Sussex said “ We are proud of all of our apprentices at WMS  and Josh is the latest in a long line of tradesmen over the years to come through our apprenticeship scheme. Josh has worked steadily through his course whilst working full time for us.

The likes of Josh are the future of WMS and we look forward to many many years of working together.”

WMS are proud to welcome Chris Snell to the business!!!

Chris joins WMS bringing a wealth of experience and an enviable history of success within the construction industry.

Joining as Somerset Area Manager Chris’s role is key in delivering the continued expansion of WMS, servicing and delivering for our current clients within the area whilst building his business as he sees fit.

Welcome aboard Chris!!!

Based in our Redruth office Roxanne O’Halloran joins WMS as our new Administration Apprentice.

Responsible for administration support across all of our Cornish workstreams Roxanne lists her interests out side of work as spending time with her family, reading, being creative and relaxing. Welcome Roxy!

As part of their investment in to their Response Services Department WMS are pleased to welcome to their Senior Management Team Hayley McGrath as Response Services Manager.

Prior to joining WMS, Hayley was, for the past 5 years a Contracts Manager within the Asbestos Removal industry (and has worked in the industry for the last 10 years), gaining the RSPH Level 4 qualification in Contracts Management.

Managing removals projects on large construction/demolition sites, military establishments and for private clients, Hayley also has experience in scheduling and running the reactive maintenance asbestos works for clients within the housing association and care sectors. 

Having graduated from the University of St. Mark & St. John, with a teaching degree in Primary Education, Hayley followed in the family footsteps within the asbestos industry, due to a lack of jobs in Devon at the time.

Outside of work, Hayley is a big Exeter Chiefs fan, and enjoys spending time with her partner, family and her Clumberdoodle puppy, Marlo.

WMS Managing Director Michael Sussex said “Response Services is an ever increasing growth area within the WMS business and as such we continue to invest and support these opportunities through the acquisition of good people, both in Management and Trades roles. Hayley will be key to its continued success overseeing a smooth Response Services provision across Bideford, Chudleigh and Redruth offices. WMS would like to welcome Hayley and wish her the best of luck in her career within the business.”

WMS are pleased to announce the promotion of James Gibbon to Painting Manager. 

Having risen through the ranks James takes on one of our key roles within the business and will be responsible for managing the planned delivery of all our WMS painting contracts in Cornwall. 

WMS MD Michael Sussex said "James brings to this role enthusiasm, hard work and commitment, qualities he has shown since the day he walked through the door, we are really pleased for him and are sure he will make a great success of this opportunity." 

Well done James and good luck!