Meet Our Team

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 20+ years’ industry experience, Gary oversees all sales, marketing, finance and operational activity on a daily basis, ensuring all clients receive the best possible service.

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.

With more than 20 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.

Darren has more than 35 years’ experience and joined NECS in 2011. As National Training Manager, he manages nine of our supervisors and over 200 cleaning staff. He is also responsible for health and safety, disciplinary investigation, as well as performing regular audits of customer sites. Darren is IPAF, PASMA and Harness trained.

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.

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 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 joined NECS in 2020 and has extensive industry experience. Her main responsibility is to manage our customers in Newcastle and the surrounding areas. Claire is our kitchen deep clean expert and is IPAF/PASMA trained in high level cleaning.

Mark joined us in 2022 with over 8 years' industry experience to look after our clients South of the Tyne down to Teesside.