About Us

Meet Our Team

Will Overton - Director at Vectis Refrigeration

Will Overton

Director

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. 

Tom Newnham - Senior Engineer at Vectis Refrigeration

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Senior Engineer

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.  

Aaron Mursell

Engineer

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.

Gary Barbrook - Engineer at Vectis Refrigeration

Garry Barbrook

Engineer

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.  

Sarah - Office Manager at Vectis Refrigeration

Sarah Content

Office manager

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 worldThe 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.

Refrigerated Trailer Hire

Elsa Refrigerated Trailer Hire

Elsa

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! 

Olaf Refrigerated Trailer Hire at a music festival

Olaf

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.  

 

Our Services

What we do

Vectis Refrigeration employee carrying out maintenance on a supermarket freezer

Refrigeration

Group of 5 Toshiba Air Conditioners on a blue-grey background

Air Conditioning

Clare Heat Pump

Heat Pumps

Vectis Refrigeration mobile trailer 'Elsa' in a car park

Rental