ENERGY ACADEMY - Key Persons


Gemma Varrier

Job Titles:
  • Training Administrator
Gemma has over 15 years experience in working in training centres. She has been with the Energy Academy since we opened. She is responsible for going through the mountains of paperwork to make sure that it is all complete and ready to be sent off.

Kevin Long

Job Titles:
  • Gas Engineer
  • Centre Manager / Trainer / Assessor
Kevin is a qualified gas engineer and assessor with over 20 years experience in the heating industry. He has been the Centre Manager since it opened and it is his mission to create a relaxed and friendly environment for everyone that attends the centre so that we can build long term relationships that will see you return in the future.

Nik Ross

Job Titles:
  • Independent Assessor
Nik started at British Gas in 1991 and worked for them for 20 years. Following this he moved to Worchester Bosch. He continues to work in the industry and covers a full range of Gas, Domestic and Commercial/Oil and LPG.

Paul Broadbent

Paul has many years of experience in the plumbing and gas heating industry. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering. Paul is from a military background in which he carried out training in various areas, he is able to bring all of these skills to the classroom where is delivers excellent training sessions.

Peter Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Independent Assessor
Since serving his apprenticeship in the 60's with British Gas Peter has continued in the gas industry and has mainly been in supervisory or management roles. Peter brings a wealth of experience in both the domestic and commercial courses.