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.

Chloe-Lee Clifton

Compliance 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, playing hockey, spending time with her family and is a general lover of dogs.

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.

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

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Ashford Branch

Georgia has worked at Bridge Recruitment since 2013 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 9 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.  

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. Away from work Robert enjoys growing vegetables, watching a range of sports along with playing Table-tennis.

Shally Bains

Recruitment Consultant

Ashford Branch

We are very pleased to announce that Shally Bains started with Bridge Recruitment to head up the Freight & Commercial department. Shally comes with many years’ experience within the recruitment industry specialisng in Construction and Freight within the aviation industry. 

Rosie Hart

Resourcer/Administrator

Ashford Branch

Rosie is currently working as a Resourcer /Administrator in our Ashford Office. Rosie previously worked as a Compliance Officer in the Aviation and Warehouse industry where she gained experience working in a fast paced work environment and dealing with a variety of people on a day to day basis. In her spare time Rosie enjoys socialising with family and friends, going on long scenic walks with her two dogs and exploring new places up down the country. 

Ellis Ditchett

Resourcer/Administrator

Ashford Branch

Ellis works in our Ashford branch as the Resourcer/Administrator for the Recruitment team. Ellis has come from a customer service background working in the import and exports Industry. In her spare time she enjoys the gym, watching football and seeing her friends and family.

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

Recruitment Consultant

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. 

Chris McCabe

Branch Manager

Manchester Branch

Chris has been involved in the construction industry for over 20 years, 6 years working as a Recruiter. Over this time he has built up an enviable client list within the Civils and Construction sector which includes Rolls Royce, where he had many men working on the New Testbed 80 site, which is said to be the world’s largest and smartest aerospace engine test site in the World. Outside of work Chris enjoys, Football, Cricket, Socialising with Friends and Foreign Holidays.

Danielle Smith

Recruitment Consultant

Manchester Branch

Danielle works in our Manchester Branch bringing in extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of clients within the recruitment industry. She has also just completed her level 5 in leadership & management. In her spare time she enjoys taking her dog Frankie out for long walks and seeing family and friends.

Josh Butt

Recruitment Consultant

Manchester Branch

Josh works as Recruitment Consultant in the Manchester Office and brings with him Customer Service and Telecoms experience. Josh’s worked for companies such as Tesco and John Lewis where he gained knowledge of a fast paced and diverse environment. On the weekends you’ll find Josh out with his friends, watching football or catching up on some ancient history.

Rhea Foster

Recruitment Consultant

Manchester Branch

Rhea is one of our new recruits up in the Manchester Branch. Rhea brings with her 15 years’ of experience in leadership roles from working in large high street companies such as Marks & Spencer and Selfridges. Outside of work, Rhea runs her own Aesthetic Business whilst also spending time with her family and sons. She also enjoys football and has a season ticket for the blue side of Manchester, Manchester City.

James Lowey

Recruitment Consultant

Ashford Branch

James Lowey has recently joined Bridge Recruitment (Ashford Office) as a Recruitment Consultant.

Having worked as a Site Supervisor on numerous construction sites, he has a vast knowledge of the industry and knows in the ins and outs of trades and labour.

James is new to the area, having moved here from Sevenoaks in Kent.

He is a keen footballer, like many others at Bridge, having played for Arsenals development squad (not like many others at Bridge).

Katie Bradbury

Recruitment Consultant

Manchester Branch

Katie has recently started in our Manchester Office. She started her career in Construction Recruitment in 2018 so has a vast knowledge of the industry. She has several years of Excellent Sales experience prior to this.

In her spare time Katie enjoys spending time with her friends, family and two children. She is also a qualified Aesthetician. She enjoys cooking and eating out at different places and anything creative such as jewellery making and drawing.