MEET THE HAWKES REFRIGERATION ENGINEERS TEAM

KEY PERSONNEL

Our dedicated team are the key to our success and we believe a happy workforce is a productive workforce.

Barry Hawkes

Barry Hawkes

Director

Barry joined Hawkes when he left school in 1982, Born in 1966 (a good year) he has had various training within the industry and works alongside his Brother David Hawkes. Barry generally runs the installations, specialist projects and the day to day running of the company.

Mark Parkin

Mark Parkin

Contracts Manager

Mark started with Hawkes in May 1988. He began as a trainee engineer and has progressed to a Contracts Manager handling contracts to a value of £1.8 million a year. Mark is fully focused on customer care and problem solving.

Steve

Steve

Installation Engineer

Steve  started with Hawkes in April 2004. His college was completed prior to him joining us. Steve is a very skilled engineer who can  turn his talented hands to most things. Our clients have always commented on how helpful and knowledgeable he is.

Philip Jacobs

Philip Jacobs

Service Engineer

Philip Jacobs a fully trained and qualified service refrigeration engineer, joined Hawkes in April 2010. Excellent fault finder and problem solver. Fast, reliable results every time. Nicknamed phil-the-fridge…

Martin Hawkes

Martin Hawkes

Managing Director 1966 - 2017

Martin founded Hawkes way back in 1966. Born in 1939 he was the mastermind of our success today.
We miss him dearly. RIP Father – 15th September 1939 – 14th September 2017

Dean Brooks

Dean Brooks

Contracts Manager

Dean started with Hawkes when he was 18 after he had completed his electrical apprenticeship with Thurrock Technical College. He is a fully qualified electrician and HVAC contracts manager.

Joanne Cramp

Joanne Cramp

Help Desk Coordinator

Jo Joined us February 2015 she coordinates the help desk and helps run the admin & office with Kirstie. She is an asset to us all.
Very hard working, 100% reliable and always happy to help.

Finley Courtier

Finley Courtier

Apprentice Engineer

Finley joined  Hawkes in December 2022,  he has enrolled with Willesden College as a refrigeration and air conditioning  service & installation engineer. his keen interest of learning mechanical and electrical systems will greatly benefit him into achieving his level 3 NVQ qualification with Hawkes

David Hawkes

David Hawkes

Director

Dave from leaving school in 1983 also joined the Hawkes team as a trainee. Whilst working on the tools he was responsible for maintaining Queen Mary College at Mile End campus London. He now works alongside his brother Barry Hawkes. Dave is responsible for the service department and the day to day running of the company.

Martin Welsh

Martin Welsh

Hawkes Training Manager & Senior Engineer

Martin started working with Hawkes when he left school, He has progressed into one of the most respected engineers within our industry and his vast knowledge from his 50 years service is second to none.

Dean Hawkes

Dean Hawkes

Service Engineer

Dean Hawkes son of David Joined when he left school to start his 3 year apprenticeship, he has gained a level 3 NVQ qualification for refrigeration and air conditioning, Fully confident  family man with a unique skill set and a positive keen outlook to life.

Kirstie Favari

Kirstie Favari

Admin Manager

Kirstie joined Hawkes from leaving school back in 2007. Kirstie manages a number of office duties including our customer help desk and the general accounts. She is a very joyful, personable young individual and is always happy to help.

Barry & Dave Hawkes

Hawkes Directors

We are so proud of our team and have the upmost respect for them all.

We believe that training or apprenticeships are the key factors into providing our engineers the best career choice they can make in life

If you would like to join us please check our vacancies

Barry & Dave Hawkes
Directors
(Vimivale Ltd Trading as) Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers

Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers

Experts in the design, installation, service & maintenance of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment in London, Essex and surrounding areas.

Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers.

2-6 Gibcracks, Basildon Essex SS14 1PE