Our dedicated team are the key to our success, and we believe a happy workforce is a productive workforce.
Key Personnel
A trusted, experienced team delivering refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation excellence across London, Essex, and surrounding areas.
Director
Barry joined Hawkes when he left school in 1982. Born in 1966, he has had various training within the industry and works alongside his brother David Hawkes. Barry generally runs installations, specialist projects, and the day-to-day running of the company.
Contracts Manager
Mark started with Hawkes in May 1988. He began as a trainee engineer and has progressed to a contracts manager handling contracts to a value of £1.8 million a year. Mark is fully focused on customer care and problem solving.
Installation Engineer
Steve started with Hawkes in April 2004. His college was completed prior to joining us. Steve is a very skilled engineer who can turn his talented hands to most things. Our clients have always commented on how helpful and knowledgeable he is.
Service Engineer
Philip Jacobs, a fully trained and qualified service refrigeration engineer, joined Hawkes in April 2010. An excellent fault finder and problem solver, he delivers fast, reliable results every time — nicknamed Phil-the-Fridge.
Managing Director (1966–2017)
Martin founded Hawkes in 1966. Born in 1939, he was the mastermind behind the company’s success. We miss him dearly. RIP Father — 15th September 1939 to 14th September 2017.
Admin Manager
Kirstie joined Hawkes from leaving school in 2007. She manages customer help desk operations, general accounts, and key office duties. She is a joyful, personable team member and is always happy to help.
Help Desk Coordinator
Jo joined us in February 2015. She coordinates the help desk and helps run admin and office operations with Kirstie. She is an asset to us all — very hardworking, reliable, and always happy to help.
Director
Dave joined the Hawkes team as a trainee in 1983 after leaving school. While working on the tools he was responsible for maintaining Queen Mary College at Mile End, London. He now works alongside his brother Barry and leads the service department and day-to-day company operations.
Service Engineer
Dean Hawkes, son of David, joined after leaving school to begin his 3-year apprenticeship. He gained a Level 3 NVQ in refrigeration and air conditioning and brings a unique skill set with a positive outlook to life.
Apprentice Engineer
Jake joined Hawkes in November 2024 and enrolled with Willesden College as a refrigeration and air conditioning service and installation engineer. His keen interest in mechanical and electrical systems supports his progress toward a Level 3 NVQ. Jake has excelled at college and with our company and is fast heading towards being a fully qualified technician.
We are so proud of our team and have the utmost respect for every one of them.
We believe that training and apprenticeships are key to providing our engineers with the best career path they can make in life.
If you would like to join us, please check our vacancies.
Experts in the design, installation, service and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
2-6 Gibcracks, Basildon, Essex SS14 1PE
01268 556663
service@refrigeration-uk.com