CoolKit appoints more technical experts as part of its growth plan

Coolkit, the UK’s leading specialist for temperature-controlled van conversions, has continued its rapid growth plans by appointing two new design engineers and a continuous improvement facilitator.

Since the beginning of the year CoolKit has increased its staffing levels across the board from shopfloor to management staff by more than 30 per cent taking the headcount to more than 130 employees.

Gordon Gray and Jack Ye have joined as design engineers, and Hannah Murphy as a continuous improvement facilitator at CoolKit’s headquarters in Blackburn.

Gordon, who was previously employed at Electra Commercial Vehicles and Triumph Motorcycles, will be involved in working from the specification for a van order designing components preceding the procurement and production of the parts required to assemble the vehicle.

He added: “As a company CoolKit is a market leader in the industry, producing high quality products that are designed to meet the function and performance requirements of the customers.

“My experience of working in established manufacturing companies has allowed me to gain a good understanding of best working practices to produce a high-quality product.”

Jack will concentrate on designing insulated panel kits, creating CNC cutting programmes and integrating various products such as road transport refrigeration systems into vehicle conversion kits.

Having worked overseas in Macau and Hong Kong as well as other parts of the UK his role before joining CoolKit was as CAD designer at Titan Boat Canopies.

Jack said: “The attraction of working at CoolKit was its innovative approach and reputation for excellence in the industry.

“I believe I bring extensive experience in mechanical design, a strong background in 2D and 3D design, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.”

Hannah will be involved in identifying, planning, facilitating and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools along with coaching and leading cross-functional teams and collaborating to improve processes and workplace organisation. In addition, Hannah will identify waste or inefficiency.

She said: “I wanted to be part of helping CoolKit to reach new levels in change and improvement and aim to help improve all aspects of the organisation such as processes, tools, organisation, communication and support and training.”

CoolKit’s managing director Daniel Miller said: “As we continue to grow we are proud to be able to appoint people like Gordon, Jack and Hannah who all have exceptional skills in their particular fields. I am sure all three will help CoolKit, along with the rest of our fantastic team, drive forward to new heights.