About the Staff
Directors
Trustees
Our Staff
All our directors and trustees are volunteers, who give much of their own time to the development of the project.
In addition to the board f directors we have 1 trustee:
- John Devine of Business Watch
- Pitstop is dedicated to all staff and will develop personal development plans in line with Pitstop expectations and requirements for the job
- All staff are CRB checked and this is renewed every 2 years of employment
- Staff undergo in-house training sessions throughout the year, i.e. Teacher Training (provided through companies such as LSN), Health & Safety (provided through companies such as BSC) etc
- Individuals are then trained in job specific areas
Our Directors
Gordon Storey DL, Chairman
Gordon was Corporate Affairs Director of Mars, where he worked for 30 years. He now chairs Slough Business Community Partnership, one of our main supporters.
Graham Cosby
Graham was Assistant Head at Langleywood School – responsible for Community Activities and was a car mechanic many years ago.
Graham Hinks
Graham is a Manager at Slough Business Community Partnership and once ran a similar motor vehicle project.
Peter Ward
Peter is a Senior Manager in the Education Department within Slough Borough Council and is responsible for 14 – 19 Education in the borough.
Jon Goosey
Ramesh Kukar
Our Trustees
John Devine
I served in the Metropolitan Police from 1962 until September 1994. I spent nearly all my service in Central London, Paddington, Kilburn, Harlesden, Willesden, Marylebone and 8 Area HQ before finally being transferred to Buckingham Palace where I was 2nd. in charge of security for all the Royal Palaces in England and Scotland. I retired from the police in September 1994 and joined Business Watch where I have now been for 14 years. Fortunately I have been successful in reducing crime on the Trading Estate which is now one of the safest areas in the Thames Valley to have a business.
Our Staff
Emma Appleton, Centre Manager
Overview:
I bring over 15 years of administration/managerial knowledge to Pitstop. I have worked in different fields from Marketing to pharmaceutical to property. I have also run my own business. Since joining Pitstop I have undertaken various training courses to help enrich/fulfil my role as Centre Manager.
Qualifications gained whilst employed by Pitstop:
- Appraisal Skills – EBC, Jan 2007
- Basic Counseling Practice, EBC – August 2007
- Child Protection – LSC, Mar 2007
- Level 2 certificate in Risk Assessment – BSC, June 2007
- First Aid at Work Refresher (2 day) – British Red Cross, Jan 2006
- Foundation Certificate in Health & safety in the Work Place – CIEH, Dec 2006
- Health & Safety for Work Placement Personnel - IOSH, Dec 2006
- Level 4 Certificate in FE Teaching Stage 1 – C&G, Feb 2006
- Level 4 Certificate in FE Teaching Stage 2 – C&G, July 2006
- Managing Health & safety – EBC, Dec 2006
- Initial Training, Chrysalis-Club 2000 - Chrysalis-Club 2000, Sept 2005
- Introduction to Child Protection – SBC, Mar 2005
- Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy – C&G, July 2005
- Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy – C&G, Mar 2005
- In-company training course:
Safety Representatives & Safety Committees – BSC, May 2005 - STEPS – The Pacific Institute, Oct 2005
Tom Hodge Technician/Trainer
Overview:
With over 20 years in the motor vehicle trade, I have vast experience in all aspects of the trade from recovery to servicing.
Qualifications gained whilst employed by Pitstop:
- A1 Assessors Award – EBC, Apr 2007
- In-company training course: Safety Representatives & Safety Committees – BSC, May 2005
- First Aid at work
Darren Watkins - Technician/Trainer
Overview:
With over 20 years in the motor vehicle trade, I have lots of experience in the trade. My background is predominantly specialising in Rovers.
Qualifications gained whilst employed by Pitstop:
- A1 Assessors Award – EBC, Apr 2007
- In-company training course: Safety Representatives & Safety Committees – BSC, May 2005
- First Aid at work
Mick Derry - Technician/Trainer
Overview:
Before joining Pitstop I had over 25 years self taught experience in the trade and lots of IT experience.
Qualifications gained whilst employed by Pitstop:
- First Aid at work
Dave Howard - Technician/Trainer
Overview:
I bring over 30 years' policing knowledge and self taught mechanical background. In my spare time I restore vehicles.
Qualifications gained whilst employed by Pitstop:
- In-company training course: Safety Representatives & Safety Committees – BSC, May 2005
Kevin Barker - e2e Tutor
Overview:
I’ve worked in engineering and the motorcycle industry for many years. I am a qualified motorcycle technician and basic skills tutor.
Lynne Laflin - Administrator/Receptionist
Overview:
Lynne brings extensive administrative and customer service experience to Pitstop.
Having moved from a commercial environment to an educational environment, Lynne has gained valuable and wide ranging clerical and life skills, which enhance her role as Administrator/Receptionist.
Qualifications gained whilst employed by Pitstop:
- Microsoft Word 2003 & XP Advanced – Activia, July 2008
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 & XP Introduction – Activia, June 2008
- Microsoft Excel 2003 & XP Intermediate – Activia, June 2008
- Microsoft Excel 2003 & XP Introduction – Activia, June 2008
- First Aid at Work Refresher, British Red Cross – Mar 2008