Employee Associate Director

At 17 Tom started work straight from school as an electrical and mechanical maintenance apprentice at an electro plating plant. After working in the role for a number of years redundancy provided an opportunity to move into new ventures.

Over the years Tom worked in various roles including blacksmithing to coffee roasting and eventually found his way back into industry, in roles that included electronic manufacturing and foundryman at United Cast Bar. Whilst in this role an opportunity arose for a semi-skilled electrician working for DSFS at Chesterfield Royal hospital. During the interview Tom’s qualifications were noted and he was successful in securing the role of Multi-skilled qualified electrician, joining and integrating into “A great team”.

Tom took great pride becoming involved in groups focussed on improving the company ethos, including FREDIE Friends and SPC (Staff Partnership Committee). Tom undertook training with Mental Health England to become a Mental Health First Aider and is active in this role to promote staff wellbeing within the company.

In 2024, following a tough application process, Tom was successful in securing the role of Electrical Team Leader. Tom saw this promotion as key to enabling his goal of personal development whilst providing the opportunity to improve his own future prospects and at the same time make a real difference in colleagues working lives by supporting both the immediate team and the wider Estates team.

Tom successfully secured the role of Employee Associate Director (EAD) shortly after becoming Electrical team leader. This additional role, in conjunction with the Electrical Team Leader role, has enabled Tom to continue his goal of making a positive difference around the hospital. Tom noted that the interview of EAD “was one of the most high-ranking interviews he had attended” and used the opportunity to “give it his all” and “show his character” and the reasons for wanting the position. Tom demonstrated his commitment to DSFS and is