Mark Hickson - Director
Beginning his career in the construction industry at 18, Mark quickly progressed from being on the tools to Project Managing developments for various prominent and respected companies in the South West before founding Charteroak (South West) Ltd with fellow Director Mike in 2016.
Marks core values of pushing for high quality workmanship together with a professional and proactive attitude have helped drive Charteroak (South West) Ltd to the successful position it enjoys today.
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Mark enjoyed a varied sporting career in Football, Running, and Tennis competing at national levels
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Currently a Level 3 FA Football Referee, Marks son and daughter have followed in his football loving footsteps
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Loves spending time with his family, enjoying walks together in the great outdoors and relaxing in the evenings doing gardening and DIY
Mike Merrick - Director
Mikes background as a Quantity Surveyor, working with major housing construction companies across the South West, stood him in good stead when establishing Charteroak (South West) Ltd with Mark.
Mike is instrumental in pinpointing the right contracts and work to be involved in, working with Mark to successfully evolve and broaden the projects offered by the company.
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Mike enjoys a variety of sports, including surfing, stand up paddle boarding and rugby
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A keen supporter of grass root sports, Mike can often be found supporting Paignton Rugby Club
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Loves the local environment, getting out and about on his bike to enjoy the coast and countryside
Rod Mashford
Site Supervisor
A valued key team member since joining in 2017, Rod has brought his 40 years of industry experience to bear to confidently and successfully site manage any project from inception to completion. His quick thinking and problem solving mean he is successful at juggling busy and fast moving sites with assurance.
Ben Mashford
Site Supervisor
Having obtained a level 3 NVQ Diploma as a brick layer, Ben joined us in 2017. His attention to detail and skills ensure every job meets the highest standards and, along with his ability to liaise face to face with our clients, means he is invaluable to Charteroak (South West) Ltd. As a result of his hard work, Ben has enjoyed a quick rise in progression and is now a trusted and well regarded Site Supervisor.
Sandy Dorrell
Office Manager
Sandy joined us in August 2023 to work as our Office Manager. She has worked for many years in Finance and Business admin within the Education sector and brings a wealth of experience which will be a real asset to our business.
Sandy has tackled some large building projects of her own and her understanding the work involved in large projects inspired her to apply for the position with Chateroak (South West) Ltd. - she has quickly become a key member of the team.
Graeme Piet
Graeme first worked with Charteroak (South West) Limited in 2017 and he proved himself to be skilled in all areas becoming a customer favourite very quickly with his enthusiasm and general willing to get it done.
In 2020, we were delighted when he joined Charteroak (South West) Limited full time bringing a strong work ethic of getting things done professionally, quickly and able to adapt real time. His 29 years’ experience brings yet another valuable asset and we are looking for him to continue to progress within the company, whist engaging the people around him to follow and galvanise a team for the future
Melissa Gough
Melissa has recently joined the company. Qualified at Diploma level 1 & 2 Site Carpentry & Joinery which she gained at evening class. Melissa has a passion for renovation, actively working on her own project on an apartment whilst working full time.
Past work experience includes liaising and working with contractors, clients and professionals from all fields of the commercial and private industry. She has built upon relationships and promotes excellent customer service to all work that she is involved in.
Fraser Parkhill
Fraser is our newest and youngest team member! Coming direct from college where he is currently studying a one-year level 2 Multi trade course. He will join Charteroak (South West) Ltd as an apprentice working towards a Level 2 Carpentry qualification. He will have the chance to work alongside skilled professionals on a variety of jobs across the South West. Providing him with many opportunities to build upon his skill set and advance forward in his studies.
Brooklyn Mann
Brooklyn joined us in September 2024. Qualified at NVQ Level 3 Bricklaying which he gained at Plymouth City College. He offers the company 6 years’ experience of working in general building.
He especially enjoys bricklaying and landscaping work and he is already proving a valuable asset with his involvement in our exciting new house build development here in Kingskerswell.
Brooklyn enjoys working in a team and hopes to share his skills and knowledge that he has acquired to date. He is very keen to develop his skillset further tackling new projects.
Charteroak (South West) Ltd are proud to employ local people and are thrilled to engage in the apprenticeship scheme. We are a well-connected team of people from many walks of life with vast experiences but whom all have the same values; work ethics and high standards that are appreciated by our clients and customers.