I set up Vectis Refrigeration in 2015 with the vision of becoming the Isle of Wight’s most reliable environmentally friendly refrigeration service company. Since then I’ve been building a team who work hard to help reduce carbon emissions within our own operations as well as for our clients.
I bring more than 23 years of experience in designing, installing and servicing bespoke cooling and have transferred my knowledge and skills to heating systems. After qualifying in 2000, I worked for a company responsible for designing, manufacturing and installing custom refrigeration equipment for the Royal Navy where equipment was expected to perform, with zero tolerance for failure, even under the most extreme circumstances. This ingrained ethos and the problem-solving skills I developed have stood me in good stead for building a robust business.
I am a member of the Institute of Refrigeration, and Vectis Refrigeration are a Building Engineering Services Association member and we hold REFCOM Elite FGAS accreditation.
I arrived in Cowes in 2007 having worked as Engineer/1st mate onboard an 86’ classic sailing yacht, I have sailed all my life and I love to get in or on the water. Windsurfing, Wing foiling and Sailing are where I go to release the stresses of the working week. I also enjoy playing the drums.
I am Senior Engineer at Vectis Refrigeration and my background is in refrigeration installation, service and maintenance across a wide range of industries. I joined Vectis in 2019.
The team are fantastic people to work with and everyone has good work ethic. Driven from the top, we are all focussed on maintaining the highest level of service for our customers, with safety at the forefront of our delivery.
No day is the same, I work on all types of equipment. One day I might work on an Anaerobic Digester plant with a complex multi refrigerant system; whilst the next day I could be supporting high end food retail or local hospitality businesses. I take great pride and job satisfaction knowing that we can maintain all types of HVACR equipment.
Vectis Refrigeration has really helped me develop as an engineer and I now hold my ACRIB skills card, C&G Cat 1 FGAS, Co2 and Care/Hydrocarbon gas certification amongst others.
When I’m not working, I love listening to live music, hanging out on the local beaches, and exploring our wonderful island.
I joined the Vectis Refrigeration team at the start of 2024. I've been a refrigeration engineer for 9 years now. My background is supermarket refrigeration and air conditioning.
I have City and Guilds Level 2 qualifications in both Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. I also have my CARE refrigerant qualification allowing me to work safely and competently on any refrigeration system contacting Hydrocarbons.
I recently became qualified to work on systems containing CO2.
Vectis is a great company to work for as they offer the perfect work/life balance for someone with young children. There are numerous training opportunities available to enable us to provide competent diagnosis and repairs to all refrigerated equipment.
I’m very passionate about seeing the positive improvements moving forward with the Isle of Wight becoming greener and using sustainable resources.
Outside of work I spend as much quality time with my children than I can. When I’m not with them I spend time mountain biking.
Before Vectis I was a small works engineer for a national facilities management company specialising in plumbing and civil engineering. I was a civil engineer for the public sector.
I recently passed my Cat 4 Fgas, I also have my Pasma, Ipaf and Cscs card.
Good opportunities to learn the trade at a much more in depth level. The vast amount of training opportunities as well as a healthy work life balance, which I need with our young family.
I love to play 6 aside football, I also quite like pub quizzes. I enjoy going to the beach and spending time with the mrs and little one.
I am a highly skilled and experienced Engineer specializing in refrigeration and air conditioning, with over 30 years of expertise in chillers, servicing, breakdown, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs. Throughout my career, I have worked with industry leaders such as Carrier Service in Birmingham and York International in Derby, covering the Midlands and the east of England.
Passionate about delivering exceptional service, I take pride in my hardworking, reliable, and detail-oriented approach, thriving on problem-solving and customer satisfaction. My journey in this industry began at 26, when I completed the City & Guilds Refrigeration and Air Conditioning course at Solihull College. Since then, I have obtained my F-Gas Certificate and City & Guilds Safe Handling 2079 qualifications. I recently added certifications in scissor lift and cherry picker operations to my skill set, further enhancing my ability to serve clients effectively.
Between 2006 and 2012, I worked for Air Environmental Svc. Ltd., a family-run business on the Isle of Wight, serving major clients like BAE, GKN, Gurit, and the Isle of Wight College. From 2012 to 2019, I ran my own self-employed business, gaining invaluable experience across a wide range of industries.
Currently, I am proud to be part of the team at Vectis Refrigeration, where I work alongside a dedicated group of engineers committed to customer care and sustainability. Vectis Refrigeration’s focus on achieving Net-Zero in FM—including refrigeration—aligns perfectly with my own values, making every job both meaningful and rewarding.
Since moving to the Isle of Wight in 2006 after years of holidaying here, I’ve embraced island life wholeheartedly. I enjoy spending quality time with my wife, children, and grandchildren, and love walking my dog, Dexter, around the stunning landscapes of the Island.
For me, job satisfaction is about knowing I’ve made a difference. There’s nothing better than going home at the end of the day knowing I’ve earned my pay and helped my customers with the highest level of service.
I have been part of the Vectis team since March 2023. I started in the refrigeration industry as an apprentice when I was 17 and I’ve never looked back. Over 22 years, I have worked across a wide variety of sectors including food retail and the hospitality industry both on and off the Isle of Wight.
My experience includes everything from maintenance works to installations, and repairs on refrigeration packs and cold-rooms. I have carried out maintenance works in complex assets that include buildings and chains across London. I have recently completed the BESA heatpump installers course and look forward to putting the skills I have developed into practice.
We are a close – knit team at Vectis where everyone is valued and recognised for their individual contributions. We are involved in such a great variety of work which keeps things interesting – no two days are ever the same!
I have City and Guilds Level 2 in refrigeration and air-conditioning, and am FGAS trained. I am also trained on CO2 and Hydrocarbon systems.
I have two young children and decided to move to the Isle of Wight as my wife and I believe the lifestyle and great community on the island is the perfect foundation for us and our kids.
I joined the Vectis team in October 2023, bringing thirty years of Customer Service and Office Management experience, and a range of office qualifications including Microsoft Office Level 3 Certification and Office Administration Level 3.
I am very passionate about equality, justice, and rights for all - and my family and my animals are my world. The Isle of Wight community is so friendly. I love exploring the natural beauty of the local area and spend as much of my spare time as I can by the sea.
I arrived in March 2020 and was built as a multi temperature refrigerated trailer.
I am obviously the coolest member of the team! I give our clients peace of mind by refrigerating or freezing their stock so that they can continue to trade whilst essential or new works are carried out on their premises.
I love visiting the stunning different locations on the island where I am deployed to chill out. I especially enjoy the Isle of Wight Festival!
I am Elsa's older brother and like her, I am also an expert in refrigeration. I arrived in May 2021, have a license to chill and enjoy a great lifestyle, touring the island. I am well cleaned and loved, and the biggest perk of my job is hanging out with some epic Isle of Wight icons.
I do like to set the bar, but just being part of the awesome Vectis Refrigeration team, ready to cool at a moment’s notice, is what makes me happy.
We specialise in keeping commercial refrigeration running smoothly across the Isle of Wight. From cold rooms and display cabinets to cellar cooling and ice machines, we deliver rapid breakdown support, compliant maintenance, and system upgrades that reduce energy and running costs.
We supply, install and maintain a wide range of cooling systems — from wall-mounted split units and VRF systems to chilled water plant and dehumidifiers. Whether you're cooling people, equipment, or processes, we deliver reliable climate control tailored to your space.
We specialise in the refrigeration side of heat pump systems, delivering expert fault finding, servicing, and warranty repairs for air source and ground source setups. Our team supports housing associations, manufacturers, and facilities managers to keep systems running efficiently and in line with compliance requirements.
Ideal for events, emergencies or planned shutdowns, our walk-in refrigerated trailers offer a reliable cold storage solution wherever you need it. Delivered, set up and collected by our in-house team, each trailer is well-maintained, clean and ready to go—with fast availability and local support if required.