McCarrick appoints former apprentices as directors
The Chester-le-Street-based construction company has added Melanie Robson and James Brown to its board, as HR and operations director respectively.
The move means three of the five company directors at the family-run contractor are former apprentices.
McCarrick has worked for clients such as Tyne Coast College, St Oswald’s Hospice, Middlesbrough College, Newcastle Blood Donation Services, Peterlee Fire Station and a large number of primary and secondary schools from Northumberland to Redcar as well as numerous Territorial Army training centres for the Ministry of Defence.
Robson joined the business in 1999 as a 17-year-old administrative apprentice and was previously the company secretary, while Brown started as a joinery apprentice in 2004.
They join fellow directors Tim Bishop, Tony Pearce, and Matthew McCarrick on the company’s executive leadership team.
Managing director Matthew McCarrick, said: “Melanie and James have been operating at director level for some time now, so it’s fantastic to be able to formally recognise the impact they have been making.
“What makes this especially meaningful is that their journeys from apprenticeships to the Board truly reflect what we stand for as a company — growing talent from within and supporting people to build lasting careers, here.”
Robson said: “Becoming a director feels like the culmination of a journey that began the day I walked through the doors as a
teenager, fresh out of school. So much has changed in the company and in the industry since then, but what’s remained constant is the supportive culture…
“When I started, Matthew’s dad, Michael, gave me that first opportunity and I’ll always be grateful for the belief the company placed in me. That belief has fuelled my commitment to driving the business forward.”
Brown said: “From my first days on site to managing major projects and eventually becoming chartered, every stage of my career has been backed by support and opportunity… It’s exciting to now be part of shaping the future of the business I’ve grown up in.”
