PLS GROUP - Key Persons
Jason Smith, who has worked in the Utility/Commercial Vegetation and Construction industry for over 25 years. Jason began work as an Arborist in the power line sector and ascended through to managing teams on various contracts throughout the UK. His versatility has helped to deliver a wide stream of works over the years , this is still used today by himself and through the management and delivery team, this ensures a safe compliant and rewarding workforce for any client's needs to deliver a varied work stream.
In June 2012 Jason launched Powerline Surveying Ltd, which has gone from strength to strength carrying out vegetation and asset surveys across the UK for various blue-chip clients.
2014 saw the start of the vegetation management sister company Brookside Tree Services supplying resource to various commercial clients clearing vegetation on OHLs, Rail and Highways, Landscaping, Fencing and Forestry maintenance. Brookside has been around since 1970 originally formed by Alan Smith, Jason's Father. This arm of the company now also delivers training to the Land Based Sector, Tree and Ecology Surveys.
2019 - Jason launched PLS Group UK with a new Management team encompassing both Brookside and Powerline under its wings, this multi faceted company now delivers its own unique business stream.
A qualified arborist, trainer and arboricultural surveyor, Mark has over 30 years of commercial and private industry experience. His focus is ensuring we exceed our clients expectations through our high standards of professionalism, compliance, customer service and quality.
Matthew is the man on the ground and the direct link between our field operatives and management team. He has extensive experience in personnel management, after a long and distinguished military career culminating at the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. His pro-active and positive approach ensure the safe and efficient delivery of all our projects
Nichola joined Jason after having run a fashion boutique for several years in the market town of Richmond North Yorkshire ‘Erica Dillon'.
Nichola brings a wealth of business knowledge with her managing the Finance and Accounts within the company.