Meet the Team
Name: Gary Russell
Role: Managing Director
Responsibilities: Gary’s role is to manage the business, set its strategic direction and ensure it continues to meet the needs of its clients. A qualified pipe fitter, plumber and water compliance engineer by trade, Gary formed the company in 2003 after various roles in the industry. Now in a purely leadership role, his engineering background means that he understands all aspects of the business and takes a keen interest in all jobs undertaken.
Started at Aquatrust: 2003
Name: Paul Kenny
Role: Sales Director
Responsibilities: Paul joined the team as finance manager and has also made the transition to sales to combine his financial experience with natural sales and client management skills. His role is to nurture client relationships as well as lead the account management team while retaining some financial responsibilities.
Started at Aquatrust: 2013
Name: Mark Russell
Role: Technical Director
Responsibilities: Mark joined the team as a Service Engineer in May 2013 and made the transition to Technical & Service Manager in October 2019. Responsible for ensuring company processes are following all relevant governing and internal guideline documents. Mark continually reviews and improves to ensure they drive us forward.
Started at Aquatrust: 2013
Name: Jayjay Pickles
Role: Operations Director
Responsibilities: Jayjay joined the team as a Service Engineer in July 2013 and made the transition to Service Manager in March 2019. Responsible for managing the service department including interactions, reports and repairs. Jayjay maintains the Service Control team, overseeing team members and performing inspections and reports if necessary.
Started at Aquatrust: 2013
Name: Kim O'Leary
Role: Sales Account Manager
Responsibilities: Kim has been with Aquatrust since 2006 and is a key player in the Aquatrust team. She has acquired and looks after a number of our major accounts at Aquatrust. Year on year a reliable, high performer.
Started at Aquatrust: 2006
Name: Kirsty Walls
Role: Key Account Service
Responsibilities: Kirsty joined Aquatrust in 2018 and has acquired much knowledge of the customer base and processes within the last three years. So much so, that we promoted her recently to ensure some of our key accounts are looked after on a personal daily basis. She has great potential to go much further in the business.
Started at Aquatrust: 2018
Name: Grace Mullinger
Role: Administrator
Responsibilities: Grace is the newest member of the team having joined in June 2021. She has a very professional approach and has quickly learned many new skills in the business, from administrating customers risk assessments to programming and allocating all our new job work.
Started at Aquatrust: 2021
Name: Alex Denham
Role: Risk Assessor
Responsibilities: Since joining Aquatrust in June 2014, Alex has swiftly established himself as a valuable asset. With a keen interest in risk assessment and a thoughtful approach, Alex is a seasoned service engineer who mentors new members. Thanks to his background in teaching, he’s a sought-after trainer who delivers engaging Legionella awareness sessions to our clients. His dedication and expertise have earned him the respect of both colleagues and customers.
Started at Aquatrust: 2014
Name: Danny Broadley
Role: Service Engineer
Responsibilities: Danny joined Aquatrust as a Service Engineer in May 2022. Since then, he has expanded his skillset to include larger monitoring tasks including TMV servicing and clean and disinfection procedures. Currently, Danny is undergoing training to become a skilled Risk Assessor.
Started at Aquatrust: 2022
Name: Jason Parker
Role: Risk Assessor
Responsibilities: Standing tall, but with a friendly demeanour, Jason joined Aquatrust as a Service Engineer in May 2021. In September 2023, he successfully completed his City & Guilds Risk Assessor training and now applies his expertise to conducting detailed risk assessments.
Started at Aquatrust: 2021
Name: Richard Asquith Dolan
Role: Risk Assessor
Responsibilities: Richard joined Aquatrust in June 2019 as a Service Engineer, quickly demonstrating a strong understanding of our software applications and mobile devices. He has become the go-to person for setting up new sites and training team members on software usage. In 2022, Richard expanded his role to include risk assessment, further contributing to the team’s success.
Started at Aquatrust: 2019
Name: Andrew Busfield
Role: Remedial Engineer
Responsibilities: Andrew, known more commonly as Buzz, joined Aquatrust’s Remedial Team in 2015 as a skilled plumber. Outside of work, Buzz is often found on the golf course and currently serves as the Bradford Golf Union Captain and Senior Vice-President of the Bradford & District Union of Golf Clubs.
Started at Aquatrust: 2015
Name: Ashley Gardner
Role: Remedial Engineer
Responsibilities: Ashley joined Aquatrust in June 2019 as a Service Engineer. Known for his professional and respectful demeanour, Ashley has shown a keen interest in remedial engineering. Over the years, he has steadily developed his skills and confidence, now taking on larger and more complex remedial action jobs.
Started at Aquatrust: 2019
Name: Chris Martindale
Role: Service Supervisor
Responsibilities: Chris joined Aquatrust in May 2014 and has since become a valued team member. He transitioned to a Risk Assessor role in 2019 and further advanced to a Supervisor position in 2021. Known for his laid-back and cool approach, Chris brings a steady hand to his work.
Started at Aquatrust: 2014
Name: Daniel Daxner
Role: Risk Assessor
Responsibilities: Dan joined Aquatrust in November 2022 as a skilled Risk Assessor. With his wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge, he is constantly working to improve processes. Always willing to lend a hand, Dan is a valuable member of our Remote Monitoring Installation team, where he uses his problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations.
Started at Aquatrust: 2022
Name: Matthew Jackson
Role: Service Engineer
Responsibilities: Matthew joined Aquatrust in February 2024 and has already become a key member of our Remote Monitoring team. He frequently travels to various sites, conducting inspections and completing necessary tasks. Outside of work, Matthew is passionate about football and plays for Rothwell FC in the West Yorkshire Association Football League.
Started at Aquatrust: 2024
Name: Paul Schofield
Role: Service Engineer
Responsibilities: Paul joined Aquatrust in 2024, bringing his skills as a Service Engineer to support some of our key clients. When he’s not at work, Paul is a passionate motorcycle enthusiast. He’s a member of his father-in-law’s classic motorbike race team, participating in prestigious events like the Isle of Man Classic TT and Cadwell Park.
Started at Aquatrust: 2024
Name: Richard Bates
Role: Service Engineer
Responsibilities: Richard joined Aquatrust in November 2018, becoming a valuable member of the team. Always willing to lend a hand, Richard is our go-to guy for cleaning and disinfection services. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a versatile team member, most recently contributing to our Remote Monitoring installations. Customers appreciate Richard’s friendly personality and wide-ranging knowledge.
Started at Aquatrust: 2018