The Team

Hi I'm Tom, a seasoned engineering professional who spent my teenage summers alongside my dad, mastering the art of heating in North Somerset. 

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After completing my PhD in Electrical Engineering in Manchester, I flirted with the aerospace industry for a while, before launching Green Flare in 2009. I became passionate about sustainability and aligned the business with these principles, guiding our early clients through the maze of what back then was new and unproven technology.

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After more than a decade, I’ve worked on every type of renewables project, and seen most of the potential problems first-hand. I’m happy to say I solved most of them! Along with my keen interest in renewables, I also love building relationships with customers and suppliers alike – so if you fancy a chat about your home or project and how we can help you, please get in touch.

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Hello I'm Matt, I represent the third generation of my family working within the plumbing and heating industry, I have over 15 years industry experience. Starting within the light commercial heating sector, and moving into renewables in 2007, My introduction to renewable technologies began with solar thermal systems.

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My experience and wealth of knowledge covers design, specification and installation of domestic and commercial schemes. I gained MCS accreditation in heat pump and solar thermal design and installation in 2012, and have established a successful installation business.

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Now working in partnership with Tom as Green Flare Ltd, my motivations remain unchanged and focused on the delivery of high efficiency systems from pioneering manufacturers that cut carbon. I really enjoy meeting new clients and helping them to achieve their project objectives by applying the most suitable renewable technologies.

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Hi, I'm Zak, I started with Green Flare in September 2020 as an Apprentice. I love being part of a growing team in the renewable energy industry, which I find fun and exciting. I have a qualification in heating and plumbing, whilst continuously learning on the job with excellent mentors. 

I enjoy carrying out renewable installations and servicing to a high standard. My strengths include; problem solving, technical knowledge and customer satisfaction. 

In my spare time I enjoy going to festivals, trying different cuisines and baking. I find baking relaxing and enjoyable eating my favourites  millionaire shortbread and lemon drizzle cake.   

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Hey I'm Ash, I started with Green Flare in February 2017 as a Plumbing and Heating Apprentice. Since then I have gained the qualifications, skills and knowledge to install a variety of renewable systems. I enjoy working in this sector as I'm part of the movement which helps reduce carbon emissions, which I find rewarding. 

I'm passionate about sport and have played a lot of rugby, football and golf.  Nowadays, I go to the gym as often as possible and play golf with a handicap of 5.  I love treat Fajita Fridays!

Fun fact:  Geothermal systems aren’t a new thing – Romans used underground heat as a way to keep their homes warm throughout the year in a process known as hypocaust. 

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Hello I'm Oli, I joined the Green Flare team in April 2021. I’m excited to be part of Renewable Energy team at Green Flare and seeing the benefit of how our work reduces the negative impact of fossil fuels on the environment. I’m fascinated to keep learning about new products and technologies coming onto the market to support more energy efficiency.

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Facts:- Every hour, the sun beams enough solar energy onto Earth to keep everyone on our planet supplied with electricity for an entire year. Switching to wind, water and solar worldwide could eliminate 4 to 7 million deaths from air pollution every year.

In my spare time I enjoy cardio, meditation, hiking, music production & video games. My favourite music is Tech House & Techno. My favourite film is Taxi Driver.

Hi, I’m Clay, I joined Green Flare in September 2022. Since then I’ve learnt so many new skills and my knowledge is constantly growing about renewable systems. I find it rewarding that I’m making a difference and helping the world becomes a greener place.

I enjoy the variety of my work, some days I’m fitting solar pv systems and other days I’m installing solar thermal systems. I find every day has different challenges which keeps it exciting.

Outside of work you’ll normally find me doing some DIY work on my own house or a family member’s house. I like to follow cricket and rugby but prefer going to the gym, running and going on long walks (normally a pub and a few pints are involved too).

Hello, I’m Rob. I’ve recently been taken on at Green Flare as a renewable energy apprentice in electrical installation. It is rewarding working in the renewable energy industry knowing you’re having a positive impact on the environment and making customers happy, it is a growing sector and one I am excited to keep developing my knowledge in.

Fact: Solar Energy is almost 200 years old! Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered the ‘photovoltaic effect’ where electricity is generated directly from sunlight, otherwise known as solar energy. He discovered this while working in his father's lab  doing experiments about photography, he discovered that some materials can generate voltage and electric current when exposed to light.

My pain passion outside of work is keeping fit, I am a keen runner and take part in local road races, as well as running I enjoy going out and hiking in nature, last year I completed the 3 Peaks challenge climbing Ben Nevis, Scafel Pike and Snowdon in under 24 hours. I enjoy my sports and have a season ticket watching Bristol City, but most important to me is spending time with friends and family.

Hi, I’m Callum, I was taken on with green flare in February 2023 as a heating engineer. I’ve been doing plumbing and heating since I left school in 2018.

I was happy joining Green Flare and furthering my knowledge to renewable energy knowing I was now making a positive impact within the industry.

Fact:  The 1st heat pump invented, as we know it today was created by Peter von Rittinger in 1856. He recognized the principle of the heat pump while conducting experiments on the use of water vapor's latent heat for the evaporation of salt brine. As a result, in Austria the heat pump was used to dry salt in salt marshes.

Hello, I'm Joe, I'm the first point of contact for new customers, I assist both those familiar with Renewable Energy and those new to the Sector. Drawing on our team's extensive experience in the Renewable Energy industry, I am here to guide you in building a system that caters to your specific needs.

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My passion lies in the Renewable Industry and raising awareness about the benefits it can bring to your day-to-day life. At Green-Flare, we specialize in installing systems that require minimal input from you after installation, seamlessly working in the background every day. And this can be achieved in so many houses in the UK! 

Fact : Solar power in the UK reached a record generation of 10.4 gigawatts on May 13, 2021, meeting approximately 28% of the country's electricity demand at that time. This shows how much the industry has expanded already, and how much more room for growth there still is! 

Hello I'm Alex, 

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Hello, my name is Leighanne, I have joined Green-Flare as a bookkeeper 1 day per week, I previously worked as the bookkeeper/office manager on a Farm in Pilton for 15 years (a perk of the job was free tickets to the Glastonbury Festival). I left the farm when I moved back to Bristol and now have 3 part-time jobs.

I love travelling and holidays, especially somewhere sunny, my favourite holiday destination is Kefalonia in Greece. 

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My favourite things are my dog called Elsa, family, cider and cheese.  I don't like tomatoes and spiders!!

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Hi I'm Laura, a certified executive coach, management trainer and HR Consultant, specialising in development, engagement and high-performance. I have been supporting Green Flare since 2021, helping them define their work culture, boost engagement and business development for next level results in the renewable industry. 

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A little about me, I've been making efforts to be more green conscious in the way I live, but I am definitely not perfect, because I love fashion and travel!  I am however proud that I have Solar Panels and a Heat Pump.. I also make efforts to reduce my plastic use by using refill bottles for my kitchen, laundry, hair, face and body products.  I additionally eat a lot of vegetarian food.  Next on the list is to purchase an electric car. 💚

Outside of work, I am consistent with my running, weight training and walking the naughty office dog - Pepper, my fur-baby. This keeps me feeling positive, energised and healthy.  

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Hello I'm Kian,

Hi I'm Pepper, an Italian Greyhound stud with a personality as spicy as my name 🌶️🐾.  At Green Flare, work and play go paw in paw!

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A little about me, I have a passion for fashion, just like my Italian heritage, I have an impeccable sense of style. You'll often find me strutting around the office, rocking the latest designer doggy threads and effortlessly stealing snuggles along the way. 

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Outside of work my favourite pastime is chasing squirrels at Ashton Court and running with my mates.