Michael Nugent

Managing Director

Head Office

Michael has worked in the recruitment for 25+ years. In 2006, with Chris Hibberd, the Bridge Group was created. 

Michael constantly aims to improve the customer experience by increasing service levels and utilising technology to complement services.

In his limited spare time he's a keen cyclist, golfer, swimmer and hopes to complete his first triathlon in 2021. He completed a 780 mile cycle ride from John o’ Groats to Land’s End in 2010 for charity. He is a devoted family man with a beautiful wife, four children, a dog and two cats. He enjoys socialising, good food and wine.

Chris Hibberd

Sales Director

Head Office

Chris has over twenty years’ experience supplying labour hire services to the security, logistics and construction industries. He has developed long term business relationships with a number of the top 100 building contractors. He is proud of his recruitment knowledge and places a high priority on the quality of his and his teams’ service levels.

Chris is one of the founders of the Bridge group of companies and previously worked for two national recruitment agencies prior to the formation of Bridge.

Chris’s passion for golf affords him a single figure handicap. He enjoys time with his family, walking the dog and listening to music.

Geoff Whiffin

Finance Manager

Head Office

Geoff started working for the Bridge Group in June 2006 which makes him the longest serving member apart from the Directors.

He is responsible for the financial health of the company, Geoff works closely with our Managing Director to develop financial strategies and help achieve long-term financial goals.

Initially trained as a Computer Programmer and Analyst before it was called IT, Geoff has been instrumental in the development of the systems used at Bridge Security which keep us running effectively and efficiently.

Outside of Bridge Recruitment, Geoff enjoys choral singing and is a Treasurer for one of the choirs he sings in, and a charity trustee.

David McGregor

Payroll Manager

Head Office

David started working for the Bridge Group in July 2011, meaning he has worked with our sister company  Bridge Security since its inception.

His work is of huge importance to the day-to-day running of the business. He has an active role within the finance side of the company, and works closely with pretty much everybody in the company as a result.

Dave loves football, and is a loyal Arsenal fan. Like much of the office, he enjoys playing golf and is working on lowering his handicap.

Sandra Nugent

Credit Control Manager

Head Office

Sandra has worked at Bridge since 2006.

Working closely with clients to ensure that payments are made on time, Sandra’s role is of great importance to the health of the company.

Sandra enjoys keeping fit and socialising.

Chloe-Lee Clifton

Administration Manager

Head Office

Chloe-Lee started working as the Administration Manager for our sister company Bridge Security in April 2016 and since then has stepped up into position of Compliance Manager. She is of South African descent, and moved to the UK at the age of 19 where she started her career in recruitment specialising in Aviation, Administration and Security. Chloe-Lee works alongside the Managing Director, ensuring that the business, its employees and its projects comply with all relevant regulations and specifications. In her spare time, she enjoys pole fitness, spending time with her family and is a general lover of dogs.

Michelle Knight

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Ashford Branch

With over 25 years experience in recruitment, Michelle has been with Bridge since 2010 and is well established within the Bridge team. Her vast experience within the construction industry is a huge advantage and many of her clients have remained loyal to her for 2 decades. Outside of work she and her fiance are busy refurbishing their cottage on the outskirts of Snowdonia, indulging her passion for interior design and creative art and when time permits she loves nothing more than riding her motorbike and socialising with like-minded friends.

Georgia Watson

Recruitment Consultant

Ashford Branch

Georgia has worked at Bridge Recruitment for 6 years graduating through the ranks up to senior consultant. Georgia excels at creating loyal relationships with clients which has led to long term business results. She mainly specialises in supplying flooring and painting contractors. She enjoys socialising with friends, going to the gym and supports Leeds United FC.

Oliver Dickson

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Ashford Branch

Oliver has over 8 years’ experience in Recruitment within the Construction Industry. He has created an enviable client base predominantly focusing on Landscaping & Green Roof Contractors which he has ambitions to one day develop into an independent sector of Bridge Holdings. Outside of work, apart from spending time with his wife & two daughters, he enjoys boxing, fishing and supports Arsenal and like many members of the Bridge Group, he attends golfing weekends throughout the year.  

Mihai Manolache

Recruitment Consultant

Ashford Branch

Mihai is Romanian born but has spent many years of his life living in Italy and Sicily before coming to the UK in 2017. Mihai has worked previously in recruitment but for the industrial and employment sectors. He is one of our newest recruits to join Bridge and is already proving to be an asset with many clients. He is keen to help with any language questions (he is fluent in English, Romanian and Italian).

Ana Manolache

Resourcer

Ashford Branch

Ana is Romanian born but has spent many years of her life living in Italy and Sicily before coming to the UK in 2017. Ana worked in Customer Services before starting with us in November 2018 as a Resoucrer.  She is well liked in the office and known for the one who is always smiling and always there to help with any language questions (she is fluent in English, Romanian, Spanish and Italian).

Robert Lawton

Recruitment Consultant Ashford Branch

Robert has a proven background within the Advertising and Corporate events sector. He previously ran his own Sales business for 3 years, employing and running a small but talented team prior to Covid-19. During lockdown he retrained and worked as a Gardner for his  local community. Robert  looks forward to using his 10+ plus years in Sales and Business to give a first-class service to all his clients and Candidates alike. Away from work Robert enjoys growing vegetables, watching a range of sports along with playing Table-tennis.

Lewis Burke

Recruitment Consultant

Bury Branch

Lewis started working as an Apprentice for Bridge Recruitment (Manchester Office) in October 2017 but quickly confirmed his seat as a permanent full-time member of staff. He has settled in well within the team and has gained a wide range of skills within the industry focussing on the scaffolding sector.  Lewis is known for being a team player, helping out with his knowledge and experience.  

In his spare time you would find Lewis on a motorbike ride with his dad, relaxing with friends or playing the occasional football game.

Hannah Thornton

Recruitment Consultant

Bury Branch

Hannah joined Bridge in 2017 as a trainee sales consultant. It was clear that she had a focus and was determined to achieve her goals quickly. She is now an integral part of the Manchester office and has built up a good client base which includes main contractors. She has a good team spirit and passes on her knowledge and experience to others.

In her spare time she is a keen gym enthusiast and likes socialising with friends.

Owen Thomas

Trainee Consultant

Bury Branch

Owen joined Bridge in the summer of 2019. He is an apprentice and is learning Business and Administration whilst learning the job of resourcing for the Manchester office.

Owen is a keen Bolton Wanderers fan and attends every home game.

Alan Hughes

Operations Manager

Luton Branch

Alan celebrated his 30 years in recruitment and labour supply industry this year. Over the years he has been involved in various sectors including Industrial, Logistics, M & E and Construction.

For the last ten years his  expertise has been used in the Shop Fitting and Interiors area of the business. He has a number of repeat clients who constantly involve him in all aspects when planning their new-build and refurbishment programmes both in the UK and Europe. He has assisted in the growth of several companies by helping their geographical expansion by sourcing  good local staff for  sites to reduce travel and accommodation costs of their own workers and also allow  these resources to be spread around projects.

Alan always welcomes speaking to potential new clients and to discuss how they can take their current temporary/contract staff policy to the next level.

Sandor Simon

Resourcer

Luton Branch

Sandor is a Recruitment Consultant in our Luton Office, he has over 13 years’ experience within the Recruitment industry. He has had the opportunity to work abroad in South Africa and spent 5 years working on cruise ships. On the weekends you would find Sandor playing golf, watching football or spending time with his two children and grandkids. 

Mark A Smith (MREC)

Branch Manager

Mark is a highly experienced recruitment professional with extensive knowledge of Construction, Shopfitting, Industrial and Driving Recruitment. He has excellent track record of establishing and growing start-up and transforming under-performing businesses.

He has a proven ability to motivate, lead and manage a team.  He also has the ability to manage internal and external suppliers to defined service levels and quality measures.