Our Team
Our dedicated management team and area supervisors are committed to ensuring you receive the highest standard of quality cleaning services.
Gary Breach
Founder and Managing Director
Gary founded NECS in 2006 and has since developed it from a small Newcastle-based family business to a well-established company operating nationwide. Utilising his 25+ years’ industry experience, Gary oversees all sales, marketing, finance and operational activity on a daily basis, ensuring all clients receive the best possible service.
Leigh Breach
HR Director
Prior to joining NECS, Leigh started her career in various sales and office management roles before joining Northumbria Police as a Police Constable and progressing to become Detective Constable. Leigh has been part of the NECS team since it was founded in 2006 and she heads the HR department, overseeing all recruitment of new staff.
Jim Farrell
Operations Director
With more than 30 years' management experience, Jim oversees all operational activity and has been instrumental in the development of KPIs and automated systems. Prior to joining NECS in 2015, he was Head of Operations in the Soft Services industry.
Elaine Dixon
Personnel Manager
Elaine joined NECS in 2012, after a 32 year career at the HMRC. As Personnel Manager, Elaine assists with all office and employee requirements including payroll, sickness, holidays, monthly PAYE and pension.
Angela Thompson
Finance Manager
AAT qualified, Angela joined NECS in 2019. Her main responsibilities include managing, processing and reconciling accounts and raising sales invoices, as well as assisting with general office requirements and customer relations. Angela’s prior roles include working in the accounts department at a local charity and garden centre.
Matthew Cryan
Recruitment & Customer Service Manager
Matthew joined NECS in March 2020 as a Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice and after completing his apprenticeship was appointed Recruitment Admin Assistant, then in April 2023 to his current role. Matthew manages all elements of our recruitment requirements as well as supporting our Operations Director in communication with our Customers.
Claire Thackray
Area Manager North East & Scotland
Claire joined NECS in 2020 and has extensive industry experience. Her main responsibility is to manage our customers in Newcastle and the surrounding areas. In 2025 Claire was promoted to Area Manager to oversee operations across Scotland and the NorthEast of England. Claire is PAT test certified and is training for IOSH Working Safely
Nigel Manders
Area Supervisor Scotland
Nigel joined NECS in 2023 as our Area Supervisor for Scotland. He brings with him a strong background in commercial cleaning and supervisory experience.
Mark Boxall
Area Supervisor North East South
Mark joined us in 2022 with over 8 years' industry experience to look after our clients South of the Tyne down to Teesside.
Andrea Pritchard
Area Manager Yorkshire and North West
Andrea joined NECS in 2020 with more than 14 years’ experience in the commercial cleaning industry for the hospitality sector, as well as in cleaning supervisory roles.
In 2025 Andrea was promoted to Area Manager to oversee operations across Yorkshire and the North West.
Michelle Rutter
North West Supervisor
Michelle joined NECS in 2017 having worked in the industry since 2002. Michelle is IPAF and PASMA trained by NECS to assist with high level and specialist cleans, as well as managing her team of cleaners and client portfolio.
Shereen Ferry
North West Supervisor
Shereen Joined NECS in 2024 with nearly 10 years experience in the cleaning industry.
Phillip Coleman
North West Supervisor
Phillip joined NECS in 2014 as a cleaning operative. His strong work ethics and high cleaning standards led to his promotion to Area Supervisor in 2018 which is a position he continues to thrive in.
Vincent Dowling
Midlands Supervisor
Vincent has been with NECS since 2024. In his role as Midlands Supervisor, he looks after our clients and cleaners across the Midlands. With over 30 years experience in the industry he knows his way round a cleaning cupboard!
Gerald Alavaso
Midlands and South Supervisor
Gerald joined NECS in 2023 and has proved himself a very conscientous member of the team.
Ian Macmanus
South Supervisor
Ian joined NECS in 2024 to further support our customer base in london and the South East, Ian has over 15 years experience in the industry.
