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Rapid growth allows Sunderland firm to appoint two new members of staff

Elm EV, the region’s leading electric charge point installer, has appointed two new employees join their dynamic team.

Lyndsey Johnson, former Marketing Executive at local Mercedes-Benz Commercial Dealership, will be responsible for marketing, PR and SEO development.

Public Relations graduate, Lyndsey completed her BA(Hons) degree at Sunderland University in 2012 and is currently studying towards her Professional Certificate in Marketing with the North East Sales and Marketing Academy (NESMA).

Lyndsey said: “I am looking forward to combining my knowledge and experience gained throughout my studies to the newly created role.

“Elm EV is the North East’s largest installer of electric vehicle charge points. They are partnered with one of the world’s leading specialists in the design and manufacture of indoor and outdoor electrical connection equipment, Rolec. This is a great reflection of the proven capabilities of the company.”

Hayley Forster, former Auxiliary Nurse at South Tyneside District Hospital, joins the team as an Apprentice Administrator.

Hayley will be given the chance to develop her career in the fast paced industry and gain invaluable skills and knowledge of business, whilst earning a wage.

Elm EV Sales Director, Dan Martin said: “Due to rapid growth, we are able to increase job opportunities within the region, an important part of our commitment to the North East.”

“Lyndsey and Hayley have joined the company at a very exciting time. We believe their enthusiastic and forward way of thinking will really accent our team. We are confident that they will have successful careers at Elm EV.”

Catering for both the domestic and commercial market, Elm EV have installed over 1400 free home charge points to properties throughout the region.

They have also installed charge points to a variety of businesses from hotels and restaurants through to business car parks. They boast clients such as Caterpillar UK and Your Homes Newcastle.

July this year, seen Elm EV approached by a global leader in the manufacture of electric vehicle charging points - French based DBT - to become one of the only three certified companies in the UK to install and programme their rapid charge points.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Lyndsey Johnson .