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  • About us
    • Who are we?
    • Our Accreditations
    • Meet the team
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    • Mechanical and Electrical
    • Housing Associations
    • Hard FM
  • News
  • Contact us
  • Join Us

Who makes Orka special

 

Our team at Orka bring the energy, drive and determination we need to change the building services industry. Many of them have been with us from the start and helped grow the business to what it is today.


From BBQ champs to open water rescue divers, get to know some of the team below.

Meet the team

Anthony White, Managing Director

Barrie Welsh, Technical Compliance Manager

Andy Batson, Health and Safety Director

Anthony has spent his entire working life in the building services industry. He started as a heating apprentice at 18, working his way up before moving client-side to specialise in district heating and housing associations.


Set up Orka in 2021


Outside of work you'll find me.... MTB riding, tinkering with car and boat engines, and spending time with the family.


Fun fact: I had a photo shoot with Timmy Mallet.

Andy Batson, Health and Safety Director

Barrie Welsh, Technical Compliance Manager

Andy Batson, Health and Safety Director

Andy has over 14 years of experience in Health and Safety in the Construction industry.


Joined us in 2022.


Outside of work you'll find me.... Watching football, playing badminton, hosting BBQs and just starting to learn golf.


Fun fact: I held a video game record when I was 16 on a game called laser blast (I was the first person to reach 1 million)

Barrie Welsh, Technical Compliance Manager

Barrie Welsh, Technical Compliance Manager

Barrie Welsh, Technical Compliance Manager

Baz has over 30 years' experience in commercial gas engineering including Technical Director role.


Joined us in 2025.


Outside of work you'll find me.... In Scotland walking with the dogs, paddle boarding, doing the house up, and fixing the land cruiser.


Fun fact: I've started creating metal/welding art.

Emma Croucher, Business Excellence Manager

Emma Croucher, Business Excellence Manager

Barrie Welsh, Technical Compliance Manager

From early roots in the retail and hospitality industry, Emma's experience includes 10 years in customer service and business transformation for a housing association.


Joined us in 2022.


Outside of work you'll find me.... ferrying my children around, shopping, connecting with the earth, reading, seeing friends and family, and enjoying the simpler things in life.


Fun fact: I read the bible and learn about astrology, energy, and crystals.

Amy Coates, Finance Manager

Emma Croucher, Business Excellence Manager

Daisy Pinnock, Administrative Assistance

Amy's previous experience includes personal assistant, administration, and project management in construction and housing associations


Joined us in 2021.


Outside of work you'll find me....spending time with my family and pets, seeing friends, and playing netball. 


Fun fact: I've bred and sold hundreds of horses all over the world including Thailand, USA, Australia, New Zealand and most of Europe!

Daisy Pinnock, Administrative Assistance

Emma Croucher, Business Excellence Manager

Daisy Pinnock, Administrative Assistance

Daisy previously worked as a sales associate at Pandora while studying for her A-Levels.


Joined us in 2025.


Outside of work you'll find me.... in the gym, exploring new places, grabbing a coffee and sweet treat with my boyfriend, and having a laugh with friends.


Fun fact: I trained in Judo when I was younger.

Laurence White, Projects Director

Laurence White, Projects Director

Laurence White, Projects Director

Laurence has a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and over 25 years' experience in Construction across consultancy and major M&E contractors.


Joined us in 2022.


Outside of work you'll find me....emotionally invested in Arsenal F.C. alongside my son, plus managing my son’s football team. 


Fun fact: I've become a BBQ and food smoker expert!

Jack Greenaway, Project Manager

Laurence White, Projects Director

Laurence White, Projects Director

Jack has Over 10 years' experience in project management, logistics, and operational improvement.


Joined us in 2023.


Outside of work you'll find me.... running, swimming, or any new physical challenge to help keep me fit. 


Fun fact: I'm a trained open water rescue diver.

Jag Molines, Design Engineer

Laurence White, Projects Director

Jag Molines, Design Engineer

Jag is completing a Master's in Environmental Design & Engineering and has previous experience as a Technical Sales Engineer and with a manufacturing firm. 


Joined us in 2024.


Outside of work you'll find me.... playing basketball, going to the gym, and travelling the world.


Fun fact: I can spin a basketball on my finger for 27 minutes.

Nick Bloom, Supervisor

Nick Bloom, Supervisor

Jag Molines, Design Engineer

Nick has over 20 years' experience in mechanical and electrical installation and service.


Joined us in 2021.


Outside of work you'll find me.... supporting and coaching my son at football or on a lake fishing.


Fun fact: I like fine food - I know my way around London by the best spots to eat!

Stephen Hunter

Nick Bloom, Supervisor

Stephen Hunter

Stephen's had a long and varied career spanning nearly 50 years in building services engineering.


Joined us in 2024.


Outside of work you'll find me.... spending time with my wife, family and grandkids, coaching Judo, and competing in triathlons across the world.


Fun fact: I have a 3rd Dan Black Belt at Judo.

Hollie Arnold, Customer Service Administrator

Hollie Arnold, Customer Service Administrator

Hollie Arnold, Customer Service Administrator

Hollie previously worked in retail and did work experience at a doctor's surgery


Joined us in 2025.


Outside of work you'll find me.... walking the dogs, getting my lashes done, swimming, at parkrun, going on holiday, and out with friends.


Fun fact: I have a huge tortoise called George.

Mia Wall, Customer Service Administrator

Hollie Arnold, Customer Service Administrator

Hollie Arnold, Customer Service Administrator

Mia previously worked on reception for a solicitors whilst training to be a legal secretary.


Joined us in 2026.


Outside of work you'll find me....going on holiday and baking - I love making cookies for the office. 


Fun fact: My cat has seven toes on each paw!

Hope Warnock, Administrative Assistant

Hollie Arnold, Customer Service Administrator

Hope Warnock, Administrative Assistant

Hope previously worked in customer services in the Retail industry


Joined us in 2025.


Outside of work you'll find me.... going to the gym and pottery painting.


Fun fact: I did a painting and decorating course at college.

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Registered office:  The Oast House, Highcross Road, Southfleet, DA13 9PH 

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