Next up we would like to introduce the Greentown Environmental Head of Operations, James McGrath! James is one of the longest employees with Greentown and has progressed his career from General Operative to his current position as Head of Operations.

So James how long have you been with Greentown?

Too long………11 years this April

How has your career progressed with Greentown?

I arrived in April 2013 after being sold the dream by John-Ross at interview. First starting out as a General Operative. It was Weed Control during the summer months, Grounds Maintenance & Winter Maintenance during the autumn, winter and spring. This seasonal rotation continued for approximately 5 years before being pulled from ground and asked to take more of a management role for these services due to growth within the business.

The next 5 years or the past 5 years have seen further growth within the business where we have bolted on numerous services to what was our initial foundation, this has resulted in a restructure of our service management team with multiple personnel additions along the way which I now head up.

What are your expert areas or skills, and why do you think those skills are important in the workplace?

Jack of all, master of none!

What keeps you motivated in work?

Winning

What do you like most about your job/what do you find most rewarding?

For me it’s possibly more personal than others, I have been here from almost the outset, I have seen what we were, I know where we are, and I see where we can go.

What is your favourite work memory or funny event?

There would be a few from the early years as an operative but what happens on site stays on site!

What are your hobbies and interests?

GAA, Soccer, Golf, but as age catches up its going to be more Golf and keeping the handicap in single figures.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Chef, but don’t worry, my wife Amanda allows me to do all the cooking at home.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

I have been very lucky to have shared football pitches with some generational talents!!

Sporting career highlights: Sigerson Cup – Queens University 2007 & Irish Cup – Glenavon 2014, 2016