Appointments round up

WEEE minister given energy brief

The minister will undertake the DECC role alongside his post at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), which he began in September (see letsrecycle.com story).

Mr Fallon is due to oversee forthcoming consultation into plans to overhaul the existing WEEE system due to be launched by BIS in the coming weeks, and the government has said that his new role will join-up its work on low carbon industries.

Speaking last week, Mr Fallon said: Both departments share a strong focus on business and the economy and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to build on their cross cutting work on this agenda.

This week has seen the launch of important industrial strategies for the nuclear and oil and gas sectors to secure future billions of investment, thousands of jobs and a diverse energy mix. A strategy for offshore wind will be completed in the coming weeks.

Energy policy has a key role to play in securing sustainable future growth in the economy, strengthening supply chains, keeping peoples bills down and tackling climate change.”

Former Energy Minister John Hayes has been appointed the Cabinet Office as a minister without portfolio.

Hazardous waste firm Augean appoints new CEO

Hazardous waste company Augean has appointed Dr Stuart Davies as chief executive officer from August 2013.

Dr Davies will join from maintenance firm Romec Ltd where he is managing director of this 51%-owned subsidiary of Royal Mail Group, the remaining 49% of shares are held by Balfour Beatty Workplace Ltd. He also holds the dual role of managing director for Balfour Beatty Technical Services. Dr Davies has over 27 years experience in the industrial services sector at a range of companies including Serco, Corus and Rugby Cement.

Current Augean chief executive Paul Blacker will step down at the end of March with the day-to-day control of commercial operations to be handled by Richard Allen, the Groups finance director until Dr Davies joins in August.

Commenting on his appointment, Dr Davies said: I am very excited about this opportunity. It is clear that the management team has done a great job in putting in place a strong platform for growth, with a number of significant opportunities to build on, and I look forward to working with them to enhance Augeans reputation as a leading hazardous waste business.

Yorwaste hires former army major for procurement role

Yorkshire based waste management firm Yorwaste has appointed former army major Kevin Smith as its procurement manager.

In his new role Mr Smith will be responsible for managing contracts and ensuring Yorwaste receives best value and efficiency from its supply chain. Mr Smith spent his 18-year career in the infantry and has served on the front line in Afghanistan. Before leaving the Army in December 2012, he spent time in the procurement division.

Mr Smith said: This is my first job out of the Army but before I left in December I have worked in the Armys Procurement Division so it gave me an insight into the sourcing of supplies and services and ensuring you receive value for money.

“It is a big difference going from being shot at in battle to working in procurement for a company like Yorwaste, but I am really looking forward to my new role and learning about the waste management industry. My first impressions are certainly very positive.

Overton Recycling employs three more ex-offenders

Lye-based WEEE recycler Overton Recycling has recruited a further three ex-offenders through Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG), a provider of welfare to work and training services to the government.

PPDG helps eliminate barriers to work for individuals with personal and social problems. Overton has been recruiting ex-offenders since its inception in 2002 with 19 out of a 60 strong workforce being ex-offenders. It is closely involved with the Employers Forum For Reducing and Re-offending, which is committed to supporting offenders through training, work experience and other employment opportunities.

Managing director of Overton Recycling Dean Overton said he runs the scheme because he is a firm believer in giving people a second chance.

TJ Group appoints Steve Grant as commercial manager

Steve Grant has been appointed as commercial manager at haulage and workplace recycling firm TJ Group.

Mr Grant is a regional expert in the haulage and aggregate industries. His appointment follows continued growth by TJ, which was established 18 years ago.

The Hampshire-based TJ Group is made up of TJ Transport, which offers bulk haulage for the construction and aggregates industries, and TJ Waste & Recycling, which provides waste and recycling collections and skip hire.

It also operates four materials recovery and recycling facilities and a concrete crushing site.

John Goslings, TJs operations director said Mr Grants expertise would be beneficial for the company.

He added: Steves regional expertise in the haulage and aggregates industries, with its many opportunities and challenges, will help us to win further contracts, underpinned by the highest standards.

EfW specialist to spearhead Trants waste projects

Southampton-based civil engineering and construction group Trant has appointed energy-from-waste specialist Graham Jones to oversee the companys work on waste infrastructure projects.

Mr Jones has worked in the treatment and disposal of waste and in the petro-chemical industry, working for companies such as Von Roll AG and W+E (ABB) AG and OMV oil in Europe.

The appointment will see him spearhead Trants waste infrastructure projects using advanced thermal treatment (ATT) processes, including pyrolysis, gasification, auotclave and incineration.

Tim Trant, managing director of Trant Group, said: Diverting waste from landfill into energy would appear to make compelling sense for the environment.

Grahams demonstrable track record in this exciting field means we can draw upon our proven pipes-and-wires expertise in demanding infrastructure sectors, from petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power and transmission to civil engineering and mechanical and electrical engineering.