0151 549 0549Meet the Team
Paul Hennessey GradIOSH - Managing Director
Paul, the founder of the business in 2002 is passionate about training. His business plan was oriented around getting people back into work and has since expanded this into providing training services to a number of Enterprises in Europe. He is a firm believer in the development of people. His background is Construction and Warehousing – currently an approved instructor with PASMA, IOSH, NEBOSH, Driver CPC and First Aid and also an Instructor Instructor for IPAF (Senior Instructor), RTITB and NPORS, Paul is a Graduate Member of IOSH (GradIOSH) and is slowly working towards becoming a Chartered Member of IOSH. In his spare time Paul follows his beloved Everton home and away and enjoys spending time with his family.
Anna Hennessey - Director
Anna has been involved with the company since its formation in 2002. She has completed varied roles during its development. Anna is ultimately responsible for all aspects of Customer Service to ensure every detail of our service is the highest we can deliver. Anna is currently studying towards her CIPD in Human Resources. In her spare time Anna loves spending time with her family, travelling and keeping fit.
Mark Voakes - Operations Manager
Mark has been involved within the training industry for over 7 years. He started as a Sales Team Leader at one of our closest competitors AFI and since his arrival he has proven to be a great addition to our existing office staff. Marks biggest hobby is his son Olly who lives in New Zealand so trips around the world are plentiful. He then enjoys watching his beloved Liverpool FC and Wakefield Trinity RLFC as his hometown is Wakefield, Yorkshire so he also enjoys a drink!.
Charlotte Lafferty - Accreditations & Qualifications Administrator
Charlotte joined the team shortly after the first lockdown to help assist with supporting customers and ensuring their employees were up to date with their qualifications. She has now adopted a customer service role and you will be sure to hear from her when you have attended one of our courses to make sure everything was alright.
John Donaldson - IPAF & NPORS Instructor
John originally started as an apprentice office administrator in 2010. His loyalty and commitment towards the company is clear for everybody to see as we are sure he has a hidden tattoo of the company logo somewhere private! John is now currently registered as an IPAF, NPORS, RTITB and Driver CPC instructor and is approved to deliver a wide range of courses such as FLT, Plant, MEWPs, Slinging and Cranes. John’s knowledge and personality enables him to engage with a wide range of people and this makes him perfect for mentoring new instructors since becoming an Instructor Instructor. He is currently studying his NEBOSH General. John, in his spare time enjoys photography and digital media development.
John Crosby CMIOSH - Health & Safety Consultant & Instructor
John has been with the company since 2011 proving to be very versatile in a range of Health & Safety topics. He has worked for the NHS, Kodak and Cains Brewery in the past as well as being a previous volunteer for the British Red Cross offering First Aid support. Johns role includes designing tailored training courses. He is also registered to deliver IOSH and First Aid approved courses. John is a Chartered Member of IOSH and through John we offer a range of safety services such as Risk Assessments, Audits, Site inspections etc. In his spare time John enjoys keeping up to date with Health & Safety and he is also a very busy family man.
Connor Bowes - IPAF, PASMA & NPORS Instructor
Connor hast vast knowledge in all of the accreditations we offer having carried out a number of roles within the company successfully.. He is registered as an instructor with PASMA, IPAF, NPORS and RTITB. On his journey as an instructor, Connor has received OUTSTANDING feedback from auditors and customers for the quality of the training courses he delivers. He is a loyal proud lad who will help any person wanting to better themselves. In his spare time Connor enjoys being a successful coarse angler (UK personal best currently 16lb) so if he isn’t working you will find him on the banks of a pond somewhere! NEXT ON THE LIST : Assessor Award
Kevin Garry - NPORS Instructor
Kevin is an NPORS instructor is a wide variety of areas such as Work at Height, Slinging and Lifting and small powered equipment. He has currently just expanded his family with a pair of twin girls 🙂 so as you can imagine his hands are ful! – Kevin is a Liverpool supporter and will follow them home and away. He is very much a hands on type of guy and loves a challenge!
Stevie McArthur TechIOSH - NPORS & IOSH Instructor
Stevie is a highly decorated, retired, armed forces veteran. He has travelled around the world with the army influencing people and making friends. Since his retirement in 2011 he has worked within the education and training industry inspiring young people to succeed and championed the Prince William Award. He loves football, especially Rangers, and enjoys the great outdoors, walking, climbing, mountain biking and canoeing. Stevie currently delivers a range of training through NPORS and IOSH and loves to deliver Site Safety Awareness & First Aid training.
Billy Caldwell - RTITB Instructor
Billy has been an RTITB instructor for 8 years, he is dedicated and passionate about the delivery of high standards of training after a workplace accident cut his career short with still room to have a laugh. Besides his 3 kids and 5 grandkids his other passion is Wigan Warriors RLFC, Billy once played for rugby for Runcorn Highfield & Salford as well as having trials with The New England Patriots American Football Team.. Billy is now working towards becoming an IPAF instructor and continuing to grow his range of courses through the RTITB scheme.