Richard Paxman

After completing a BSc in Management Science at UMIST, Richard’s first job was as the General Manager for Brewfitt Ltd (the sister company to Paxman). He then went on to become the Finance and Operations Manager for Paxman and was promoted to Operations Director in 2009.

Richard loves all aspects of his job, including its variety, but the most satisfying part for him is the knowledge that he is helping thousands of patients through their battle with cancer.

Kathryn Trescott

Kathryn is an Operations Co-ordinator, assisting and supporting the operations Director. She has worked at Paxman since 2002.

She loves speaking with patients and feeling like Paxman can help to maintain their self esteem during what is a very difficult time in their lives.

Maria Escreet

Maria completed a degree and then worked at several engineering firms before moving to Paxman in 2006.

She works as an Operations Co-ordinator and enjoys the variety of her job, dealing with a medically related product that really makes a difference to people.

Claire Paxman

Claire worked at Paxman’s sister business, Brewfitt, for 12 years before becoming the Sales and Training Executive for Paxman at the end of 2009.

She enjoys every aspect of her job, feeling fulfillment and pride after selling then training the nurses on a product that helps people keep their hair during what is already a distressing time.

Ben De Loup

After working as a Business Development Manager for over 10 years, Ben chose to broaden his horizons and came to work for Paxman in late 2009.

Working as a Sales and Training Executive, Ben travels the country training staff at hospitals on how to use the Paxman scalp cooler system. He says the best thing about it is the job satisfaction he gets after conducting a training session, knowing that it will really make a difference to patient’s lives.

Patrick Burke

Patrick’s background is in engineering with 16 years experience at a brewery before he moved to Paxman in 2007 as the Technical Manager.

He enjoys developing new ideas and working to update Paxman’s products in the knowledge that they are improving people’s lives.

Liza Roberts

Liza has extensive experience as a personal assistant and has worked as the PA to the Managing Director and Finance Director at Paxman since 1995.

She really enjoys working as part of such a close team and the variety of the workload which means no two days are the same.

Alex Sheldrake

Originally from Dorset, Alex moved up North to Huddersfield in late 2009 to take up her role as Office Administrator at Paxman.

She supports the team in all their administration needs and the aspect of her job that she enjoys the most is the people – colleagues, suppliers and clients.

Philip Haines

Philip has been at Paxman since the very early days after completing an Electrical Installation City & Guilds course and originally working first as a refrigeration engineer and then electrician in the mining industry.

Philip is now a Production and Service Engineer and the aspects of his job he loves are travelling and meeting people.

Scot Hartley

Scot is a Production and Service Engineer at Paxman and has worked at the company since 2007.

His work is enhanced by the knowledge that the product he is making and maintaining makes patients feel better about themselves.

Kimberley Frankland

Kim has worked for Paxman since the late 1990’s and is the Group Credit Manager for not only Paxman, but also its sister companies – Brewfitt and Aqua 3.

Kim’s role is very diverse with no two days being the same, she loves the challenge of the job and working across all of the companies.

Ros Childs

Ros has been the first point of contact for Paxman Coolers since 2002. Working on reception, she uses her previous customer services experience to ensure that clients, suppliers and visitors are greeted with a friendly smile.