enquiries@birchsolutions.co.uk
01652 686060
We're believers in high-quality service, technical expertise, and a commitment to constant innovation.
As a member of ABDA and the European Lime Association, we're constantly refining and adding to our wide range of services.
Birch Solutions is part of the Singleton Birch family, giving us an unrivalled integrated supply chain and support from the UK’s leading independent lime provider. Like every other company under the Singleton Birch umbrella, we’re invested in giving back to the community and using our influence to make the world a better place, with part of our shares held in trust for the benefit of the NSPCC, RSPCA and Barnardo’s.
We're proud to benefit from a team of industry specialists with the experience, expertise and passion to make a difference.
Managing Director
Engineering degree with 20+ years’ experience. Specialising in the structuring of large complex industrial teams. Focused on continual improvement and providing excellent service.
Guilty pleasure
Malt whisky
Hobbies
House renovation, motorcycles and pets
Business Manager – Anaerobic Digestion
Extensive understanding and knowledge of all aspects of anaerobic digestion. I have operated and managed large scale agricultural and food waste AD plants, both CHP and Gas To Grid. I'm responsible for the effective and efficient performance of the AD field and service sector of Birch Solutions.
Guilty pleasure
Eating my childrens stash of chocolate and sweets, and telling them they've eaten them all!
Hobbies
Pretending weekend mechanic/tradesman, and try to play rugby
Business Development Manager
Simon has worked in the biogas industry for +12 years in project and business development roles and has an excellent understanding of the technology and its delivery in agricultural, food waste, municipal and industrial applications.
Guilty pleasure
Changing the clocks so the children go to bed early
Hobbies
Cycling and rugby
Technical Sales and Senior Biologist
With a degree in Biomedical Science, Danielle is dedicated to optimising and improving the performance of AD plants across the country. In her spare time she's a keen farmer, with a national diploma in animal and horse care.
Guilty pleasure
Drinking Pimms at a country show
Hobbies
Horse riding, has own farm with pigs and sheep
Operational Services Manager
Along with a degree in engineering, Jack has over eight years experience in asset management, systems, planning and stores, and has used his outside-the-box thinking to manage multiple teams. His hobbies include football, pool and cryptocurrency.
Guilty pleasure
Having a beer while watching football
Hobbies
Football, Pool, Crypto
Administration & Marketing Manager
20 years experience in Customer Services and Corporate Events planning. First person to be employed under Birch Solutions, responsible for the day to day running of the office.
Guilty pleasure
Gin
Hobbies
Training for my first bodybuilding competition
Technical Engineer
Master of Mechanical and New and Renewable Energy Engineering. 5 years post education experience in management and creative problem solving within the mineral product and anaerobic digestion sectors.
Guilty pleasure
Sharing Size Packets of Crisps
Hobbies
Cycling, Hockey & Rugby
Service Engineer
9 years experience with chp time served covered roof jobs and aspect of work ie pipe plastic welding pipe work fitting etc
Guilty pleasure
Red bull
Hobbies
Water sports , engine building and repairing various engines, gearbox repairs
Service Engineer
Service Engineer for Birch Solutions, with 8 years CHP experience working on CHP's, roof works and any breakdowns across the UK
Guilty pleasure
Chocolate
Hobbies
Running, karate, family
Project Manager
A successful project manager with 11 years capital projects experience, Prior to this, various roles within Electrical Engineering systems. I have worked at SBL for the last 8.75 years carrying out major process upgrades / new installations in the quarrying / chemical / heavy industrial processes and am responsible for the design and build of the SBL high value business diversifications like the AD plants.
Guilty pleasure
Watching all types of sport in the pub
Hobbies
Likes all types of sport, Especially Rugby
AD Operations Manager
Worked in the AD industry for 6 years overseeing all 3 of Singleton Birch plants
Guilty pleasure
Beer
Hobbies
Running and pets
Finance Director
Chartered Accountant with 20+ years’ experience. Leading our investment in world beating technologies.
Guilty pleasure
Shopping and chocolate
Hobbies
DIY and furniture restoration
Service Engineer
Service Engineer for Birch Solutions, with +6 years anaerobic digestion experience specialising in roof and mechanical plant maintenance.
Guilty pleasure
Jack Daniels and a good pizza
Hobbies
Cooking and spending my spare time relaxing with my family.
Field Service Manager
Steve has over 20 years experience working within the power generation industry on reciprocating engines of most fuel types. Greatly experienced in providing nationwide O&M contracts for a wide variety of CHP installations. Steve often utilises his knowledge gained in this sector to consult clients on efficiency improvements or to oversee their major project works.
Guilty pleasure
Country Music
Hobbies
Performing Live music. Motorcycles.
CHP Business Development Manager
Nigel has over 25 years’ experience in customer-facing roles in reciprocating engine power generation - including warranty, service management and project management. Having worked for manufacturers, OEMs and premium dealerships he has experience of a wide variety of diesel and gas engine marques. The last 12 years have been in sales & business development roles of gas engine CHP solutions & projects, packaged peaking plant and baseload generation, with associated balance of plant items.
Guilty pleasure
Biscuits & Jack Reacher books
Hobbies
Walking the Peak District, Rugby
Minimal downtime, saving our client time and money. Expert diagnosis leading to quick repair time and revenue savings of approximately £45,000.
Limelight Energy
Long-term support since day one. With our support, output has always exceeded 98.8% availability. Additional ad-hoc project work. Expert maintenance and servicing support.
JE Hartley
98.8% output under our management. Long-term CHP support. Ongoing ad-hoc maintenance and parts supply. Reliable long-term service and operations.
Poskitts
Input costs reduced without sacrificing high output. Large-scale projects and upgrades. Feedstocks optimised to generate the same output with less feed. Downtime minimised, with our fast and reactive response.
Buddleford