Our strength is our people

Paul Errington, Managing Director

Paul has worked in the tool and plant hire industry since 1991. His route to the rental industry was long and varied. Having attained an HND in Business Studies at Plymouth Polytechnic, he worked for a manufacturer of garage equipment, initially as a sales engineer in Kent and London, and later as Export Manager. In 1977, he moved to an American competitor, and spent five years travelling North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Europe seeking new distributors and motivating the existing ones.

He became self-employed in 1982 when he took on the Reading area franchise for an overnight parcels company, and set up his own same-day parcel delivery service. Both businesses were run from the Brick Kiln site in Tadley prior to the launch in 1991 of County Hire.

Paul was born in Plymouth, Devon. He is married to Susannah, and has lived in Tadley since 1978. His spare time interests include motor sport, gardening, dogs, Plymouth Argyle and keeping reasonably fit.

Angela Alexander, Customer Service Manager Tweet

Angela was born in Aldershot, Hampshire. Her working life started as a telephonist for the GPO, after which she joined the WRAF as a telegraphist. At the end of her time in the Forces, she came to live in Tadley, working first for the AA, and then for the MOD Police at AWE Aldermaston. After a spell as a full-time Mum, she worked for a security company training store detectives and guards. This was followed by eight years as Postmistress at the Pamber Road post office, and she joined County Hire as an Administrator in August 2006.

Rob Taylor, Commercial Manager

Rob has returned to County Hire after a 3.5 year sabbatical. His knowledge & enthusiasm can be simplified in one word
TEAM
Together Everybody Achieves More.

Rob lives in Tadley is married and has 2 children. His hobbies are football, golf, moto gp, any physical sport. He is a diehard Chelsea fan.

Davy Newbold, Hire Desk Manager

Davy joined County Hire in March 2017 as Hire Desk Manager having worked in similar positions over the last four years. He has recently moved to Andover with his wife Rio. His interests include Pool, Football and is a Reading FC Season Ticket Holder.

Adrian Cullum, Technical Supervisor

After leaving school Adrian completed an automotive apprenticeship with Gowrings of Newbury. Since then, he worked for another two local main dealerships, spending a total of 17 years within the motor trade before joining County Hire in 2005. His considerable electrical skills have strengthened our technical knowledge base.

Judy Stafford, Office Assistant

Judy joined County Hire in March 2010 having spent many years in the Electronic Distribution and Subcontract Industry. She helps with the day to day running of the office but her main function is Sales and Administration for our sister company GroundsCare-Products.

Chris Gordon, Logistics

Chris joined the team in February 18 and has already settled in as though he has been here for years. Having been a delivery driver in the past Chris was looking for a new challenge and has fast become a favourite with our customers.

Chris is married, has 4 children and lives in Basingstoke, he is an avid Liverpool fan.

Bing, Customer Relations Assistant

Bing is a Working Cocker Spaniel. One of a family of seven, he was born on a small holding near Wherwell, Hampshire in April 2005. Since the age of twelve weeks, he has lived in Tadley with Paul and Susannah.

He enjoys working at County Hire where you will often see him interacting with customers in our shop. His spare time interests include going for walks, chewing bones, chasing cats and digging Paul's garden..

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