THE STAFF

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  Nick Tait ANAVA
  Managing Director
  Nick Tait joined us as Managing Director to take Hilditch to its next level, driving growth in strategic industry partnerships and focusing on key growth areas in the UK and Europe. He has 10+ years’ Director level experience in Medical Supplies & Engineering services business, selling into Primary and Secondary care in the UK. He has also worked extensively with Medical Device manufacturers and brings a wealth of experience and industry contacts. Earlier career roles include a number of senior Commercial roles at GSK Consumer Health working in the UK, the Pan European territory and Russia. On the rare occasion when he isn’t working he enjoys an idyllic life at home in South Wales with family, the dog and a medicinal glass of claret.
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  Harvey Strutt MAAT
  Company Accountant
  Harvey is a qualified accountant who has worked for the Company as a valuer & auctioneer and has now moved into the Accounts Department, where he is feeling right at home and his experience as a valuer means he knows exactly how the auctions work!
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  Henry Hilditch MNAVA
  Head of Lotting & Sales
  Henry has been with the Hilditch Group since 2013 and has seen us grow from strength to strength. Henry's knowledge of medical equipment, 'what's hot and what's not', is unsurpassed.
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  Marcus Holmes
  IT Projects Manager
  Marcus joins the team permanently after some 25 years in a consultancy role designing and building the Hilditch Group systems, so he’s no stranger to them! With a degree from Oxford, he has a background in marketing and design. Amongst other things he set up up his own software business, designing and implementing systems for a wide variety of clients, including a worldwide system for medical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb. Marcus is now responsible for building on our existing success and implementing new systems to help increase efficiency for our vendors and give our buyers the best possible experience while browsing our website and buying equipment. When he's not working you’ll find him anywhere there’s water or snow - his feet strapped to a board or skis and invariably scattering wildlife and onlookers in all directions!
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  Anna Partridge
  Administrations & Compliance Manager
  Anna is responsible for all the company admin, staff welfare, ISO certifications and compliance. After 22 years she knows the business inside out and is invariably on call 24/7!.
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  Jamie Howes
  Operations Manager
  Jamie is our Operations Manager and is responsible for the operations and logistics of the company. With the salerooms and Transport Dept. under his wing he'll be putting his previous working experience within the company to very good use.
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  Danny O'Brien
  Facilities & Transport Manager
  Danny is responsible for our premises upkeep and especially the two salerooms, making sure we are all working safely. He is also in charge of the Transport Dept. and makes sure our drivers are kept on the road fulfilling the numerous collections with military precision, as one would expect from an ex-army guy.
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  Andrew Metcalf
  Buyer Liaison & After Sales Manager
  Andrew has a strong background in sales and marketing and will be utilising his strengths to source new buyers for our vast amount of equipment, as well as looking after our current buyers to ensure their journey through Hilditch is a smooth and fruitful one...
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  Neill Saint FNAVA
  Senior Valuer & Auctioneer
  Neill spent a former life as owner and landlord of the very pleasant Neeld Arms in Grittleton. A keen golfer, he is always happy to hold meetings walking around a course!
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  Alex Willis MNAVA
  UK Sales Executive, Auctioneer & Valuer
  Alex is a valuable member of our hard working Auctioneers and Valuers. He's a keen cyclist, however with so many sales he is going to be very busy and may not have the energy to cycle home!
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  Hugo Hilditch MNAVA
  UK Sales Executive, Auctioneer & Senior Valuer
  Hugo is one of our experienced Valuers. Having learnt the business from the bottom upwards, he is best placed to promote our services up and down the country!
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  Cliff Rouillon
  UK Sales Executive, Northern Territory & Scotland
  A seasoned sales professional for many years in medical equipment and consumables, Cliff has worked for several key medical companies including: Baxter Healthcare , Gambro Hospal, Datascope, Mindray and Welch Allyn. Looking after clients in the North and Scotland, he is a valuable member of our sales team.
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  Olga Zachary
  Sales Manager, Germany
  Olga joined our European Department with a wealth of languages. As well as her native Russian, she is also fluent in German, and has a basic knowledge of Portuguese, French, Polish and Spanish! With a love of travelling, and a mother to twin girls, Olga joined us for a rest!
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  Julia Klepsch
  Business Developer, Germany
  Julia is a passionate sales professional and a feelgood ambassador who supports the German team with lots of motivation and great communication skills. She loves good food and travelling, and recharges her batteries with her love of nature.
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  Keeley Vernon
  Business Administrator, Germany
  Keeley has returned after a sabbatical from Hilditch to assist Olga with the ever increasing business in the German Department. Keeley is fluent in German and was a previous English teacher; she is a very welcome pair of hands!
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  Laia del Alcazar
  Sales Manager, Hilditch Iberia SLU
  After 2 years living in England, Laia joined us working for Hilditch Iberia in Spain. Laia loves travelling, especially where the weather is warm, like Spain, and where you can get a tapa with a nice glass of wine - so that would be Spain then!
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  Marta Navarro
  Business Administrator, Hilditch Iberia SLU
  Marta has previous experience in the medical sector and has joined us to help with the increasing business in Hilditch, Spain. She is passionate about traveling and learning new cultures, and has visited several countries around the world. We are sure that that Marta and Laia will make a great team!
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  Michelle Mustoe
  Accounts Assistant
  Michelle has over 20 years experience in the finance industry and has joined us to bolster the ranks of the increasingly busy Accounts Dept. even further!
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  Ryan Strudwick
  Saleroom Supervisor
  Ryan has been with us for over five years and in that time has been working extensively in the salerooms. He has amassed a huge knowledge of medical equipment and is now responsible for making sure everything is ready to be lotted into the relevant auctions on time. No mean feat...!
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  Ian Vizor
  Sales Cataloguer
  Ian is a valuable part of the sales cataloguing team and has an extensive background of warehousing and stock control, which helps keep the vast amounts of equipment moving smoothly through from delivery to sale.
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  Prue Hilditch
  Sales Cataloguer
  Prue is the youngest member of the Hilditch clan and she has a wealth of knowledge. She is a keen photographer so you can expect professional quality pictures of your medical equipment!
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  Stephen Neal
  Sales Cataloguer
  Stephen has recently moved into the cataloguing department as a welcome pair of hands.
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  James Smith
  Lotting & Sales Controller
  James is our longest serving employee. Having been with us now for over 25 years, he has helped in all areas of the business. His knowledge of equipment and prices achieved is invaluable and this is heavily utilised whilst preparing the numerous sales.
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  David Lankester
  Lotting & Sales Controller
  Dave is our go-to man for nursing home and ambulance sales, being the main cataloguer for these. He is also our Secret Santa - literally! - he has been helping the Real Santa for many years as he obviously can't cover everywhere...right?!
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  Alex McConnell
  After Sales Administrator
  Alexandra joined us from Xograph, bringing with her a wealth of experience from the well known radiography company. She is a great asset to Europe's Largest Auctioneers of medical assets!
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  Rebecca Jobes
  Front Office Controller
  Becci has returned with a new lease of life... she'll need it to cope with the increased sales and buyers!
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  Rebekah Read
  Auctions Sales Administrator
  Becca has joined the busy main sales office looking after our international customers. She has an extensive equine background and is the proud owner of 10 horses, her latest addition being just a few weeks old. She's shattered before she gets here...!
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  Lucy Keefe
  Marketing Manager
  Lucy joins us as our new Marketing Manager and has a wealth of experience with campaign management, digital marketing and web development. She has worked for some major worldwide brand names over the years and has now decided to concentrate all her efforts into taking Hilditch to the next level and beyond…!
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  Simon Kemp
  Distribution & Export Manager
  Simon has returned to head our new Packing & Export Dept. which has been formed to facilitate commercial invoice requirements. As a football coach, he'll have to use this experience to manage all the balls he will need to juggle to help this department thrive..!

THE FLOOR AND TRANSPORT STAFF

Our skilled team are here to expertly handle your consignments.

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  Rob
  Facilities & WEEE
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  Pete
  Driver
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  Tom
  Packing & Export
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  Barry
  Driver
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  David
  Driver

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  Steve W
  Packing & Export
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  Lee
  Driver
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  Gordon
  Driver

MEDICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

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  Roger Sanders PG-Dip
  Medical Engineering Manager
  Roger joined us from the Seychelles! He is very experienced in a wide range of equipment and is VRCT Registered. As well as working for over 15 years in his own country he has also set up Medical Engineering Depts and training courses for technicians in Africa. He is experienced in physical assets management, needs assessments & inventories, maintenance & repair. Roger is also heavily involved in the Amalthea Trust.
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  Nazir Hamidi
  Senior Medical Engineer
  Nazir is a dedicated member of the Medical Engineering Department - he may be quiet, but he knows his stuff! Nazir's hobbies include tinkering with electronic equipment and electronics, and he is also a keen footballer.
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  Henry Coleman AMIMechE
  Medical Engineer
  Graduating from Swansea University, Henry joined our ever-expanding team as an enthusiastic well-qualified medical engineer.
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  Kevin Towell
  Medical IT Engineer
  Kevin has been recruited to help the Engineers keep up with demand for their vital services for Data Wiping and all things IT. He has over 15 years' experience in the IT world and will be a great asset to the Department.
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  Steven Jones
  Medical Engineering Business Manager
  Steve is your main contact for all technical and commercial aspects of the Medical Engineering Department’s services. He is a keen rugby spectator and when not on the touchline can be found trying to improve his golf game.
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  Martin Worster
  Charity Project Manager - Amalthea Trust
  Martin has spent nearly 25 years in education, in both the UK and East Africa, and spent 6 years as the Country Director for Restless Development in Zimbabwe. After several years as a Trustee he is now overseeing the operations of the Amalthea Trust.