KIRKWOOD Timber Frame has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a factory operations manager.
Alan Little, from just outside Kintore, Aberdeenshire, replaces the recently retired factory manager, joining the offsite manufacturing business as it extends its geographic reach and operations beyond Scotland.
As part of the extended role, he will be responsible for overseeing production, logistics, factory operational efficiency, and production development.
Alan has over 30 years’ experience of working in manufacturing. He has worked for British Steel, where he completed its graduate trainee programme, and held roles at a leading leading timber frame firm and, more recently, a refrigerated trailer manufacturer, managing teams of up to 150 people.
Kirkwood Timber Frame said Alan’s skills include site operation planning, health and safety improvement initiatives, team leadership and management, cost control and reduction. He is also well versed on a variety of Microsoft and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
Alan said, “I was attracted to the role at Kirkwood Timber Frame due to its vision and the significant investment it has made in its factory. It is a growing business which identified the opportunity – and positioned itself – to tap into the English market. It has the equipment and knowhow to help developers, SMEs, and self-builders in England, become early adopters of this modern method of construction. The business is also well known for its green efficiencies and cost saving credentials.
“It is exciting to be part of such a skilled, knowledgeable and enthusiastic team that is driving the business forward by investing in its people, technology, products and services, for the benefit of its customers.”
Malcolm Thomson, MD at Kirkwood Timber Frame, added, “Alan is a key appointment to the team. We are committed to recruiting and retaining experienced and skilled staff. His appointment marks a pivotal time in the business, as we begin working on new contracts in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We are confident that Alan will maximise our factory capabilities as well as supporting our operatives, who are an integral part of our team.
“According to the Structural Timber Association’s research, there is existing capacity in the established structural timber sector to double timber frame manufacturing output to achieve 100,000 homes per annum – equivalent to 1 in 3 of the 300,000 homes needed each year.
“We want to lead in the delivery of more timber frame properties and buildings, by being a tried and tested partner that can support customers through the entire process – from conception to design and delivery. We understand that this is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach and we continue to collaborate with our customers to create bespoke timber frame solutions within budget, but that exceed expectations.”
Kirkwood Timber Frame has over 40 years’ experience in delivering timber frame structures.
