On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Nikki Rowbotham

Burton-based Russell Roof Tiles has created a new HR role, as part of plan to retain and attract talent.

Nikki Rowbotham, from Nottingham, joins the roof tile manufacturer – which currently employs 100 people at its two sites based on Nicholson Way and Wetmore Lane in Burton – as its first HR manager. Previously, Rowbotham has worked for accountancy firm PKF Cooper Parry.

She said: “It’s really great to work with like-minded people who share your values and vision. The family-like culture of the company drew me to the position.”

Andrew Hayward, nanaging director at Russell Roof Tiles, added: “We already have a great record of staff retention and HR initiatives. Just last month, John Jamieson celebrated 44 years with us and we were proud to give 10 employees long service awards in 2018.

“Nikki is fantastic asset to our team. She has great experience which is harder to attract these days. She has a real drive to make a positive difference within the business and I look forward to the impact she will bring to Russell Roof Tiles.”

Steve Astill and James Daykin

East Midlands-based Renault Trucks dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV), has promoted two of its longest-serving employees into brand new roles as group managers

James Daykin and Steve Astill, who both joined the RHCV team in 2006, previously headed up the Nottingham and Leicester RHCV dealerships, but following a significant period of growth for the company, Astill has been promoted to group aftermarket manager and Daykin to group parts manager.

Nigel Baxter, manging director at RHCV, said: “RHCV has gone from strength to strength in the last year, and the promotion of Steve and James will ensure we are pushing ahead with our ambitious growth plans in 2019.

“James and Steve have worked for 12 years each at RHCV and their experience and dedication to the role will ensure that we continue to drive sales and meet customer demand efficiently.”

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