News

Pictured here is Williams and Martin / WMS painting apprentice Cameron on site doing what he does best, producing a lovely finish. Cameron, and indeed all our apprentices, continue to contribute massively to our business whilst learning and developing their skills!

Well done one and all!

It’s always a pleasure to post news such as this and becoming somewhat of a habit!

WMS have again been recognised, this time for Billy’s hard work by the residents association of a local Housing Authority client, well done Billy!

"Dear all

Had a visit from my neighbour today she tells me that the workforce have been brilliant, they are polite, funny, kind and thoughtful, also very clean.

When they go to buy their lunches, they ask if they can do any shopping for her and make a cup of tea for her (not themselves).  Her kitchen is now ready for painting and floor covering.

She wanted me to pass on her thanks to them all for working with such a great outside company, also could you pass onto the company her thanks.

Yours

Eileen”

It's always nice when something like this comes across your desk. Hat's off to Paul and the team for going the extra mile....again!

"I feel I must send this email regarding my new kitchen which has just been fitted, Really over the moon with it, a really professional job has been done, Your workforce were very helpful and very polite and I would especially like to mention Lewis the kitchen fitter who worked very hard on my kitchen and never stop until the job was done, made sure things were perfect - a true tradesman, 

Also we would like to mention Dan the decorator who again worked very hard and done a great job and was also very helpful too,

I think they are an asset to your company,

Best Wishes

Janet"

Football striking sensation Dean Billingsley has really hit the top corner joining WMS!

Complementing the WMS Chudleigh Team Dean joins us as a Trainee Manager responsible for managing our minor works and response services provision!

Prior to joining WMS Dean has been a carpenter for 4.5 years with Barratt Homes and qualified to level 3 advanced carpentry winning Barratt Homes apprentice of the year last year.

An ex YTS ( youth training scholarship) at Exeter City Football Club Dean has played for them since he was 13, represented Devon Schools and South Devon in secondary school.

Dean currently plays for Exmouth Town and played for Bideford AFC for a short stint. Dean enjoys golf, socialising, the gym and running.

Dean’s nifty footwork will certainly come in handy as he helps WMS exceed all our “goals!”

Welcome and good luck Dean!!!!

WMS would like to introduce Richard McElliott as Contracts Manager working out of our offices in Somerset!

Richard’s work experience is mainly in the commercial and renovation sectors with a bit of new build over the years.

Having completed projects for a variety of clients including, Somerset & Devon Fire Service & Rescue, Avon and Somerset Police and the NHS, Richard has also completed projects for a number of primary, secondary and private schools, education centres, colleges and sports centres, not forgetting private projects including factory fit outs!

Richard starting his career as a carpenter and later in his career went back to college to learn plumbing to NVQ level 2.

Moving on to Site supervisor and then Site Manager, Richard eventually moved into Project Manager/Contract’s Manager roles and with over 21 years in the construction industry has gained a host of qualifications including level 6 NVG Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering.

Richard will be working closely with Chris and the team with the day to do running of the Yeovil branch and ongoing contracts whilst helping push the new Somerset office forward, building new relationships in the area with clients and contractors as WMS grows!

In his spare time Richard enjoys going to live music events, is a very keen festival goer (Glastonbury being his favourite) and he likes to produce his own music in his home studio to relax and even DJ’s from time to time!

Another great acquisition for Chris and the team in Somerset, welcome Richard!!!

WMS are proud to announce the arrival of Trudy Mitchell who joins us as an Administrator for WMS and Williams & Martin, for the Cornwall branch.

Prior to joining the company, Trudy worked in a variety of sectors including marine, tourism, construction, and retail.  She brings experience in office management, finance, team administration, compliance, document control, customer service and consumer law.

Supporting the day-to-day running of the contracts and projects, Trudy assists the Contracts Managers and wider team.

Trudy has an Honours Degree in Leisure Management and spent her placement year in Thailand within the hospitality industry.  She spent several years living in Germany and speaks fluent German.

Having returned to her native roots in Cornwall, in her spare time Trudy enjoys being creative, painting seascapes and animals in acrylics, photography, and sewing, and can often be found out on the local beaches with her two sighthounds.