The appointment is part of the company’s wider strategy to grow its plant and tool hire operations across the UK while improving operational performance, safety standards and workforce development.
Huws Gray supplies building materials and end-to-end solutions to the construction and home improvement sectors.
30 years of retail and operations experience in building materials and hire sector
Mugridge brings more than 30 years of operational and retail leadership experience to the role, with a background spanning major UK retail and hire businesses.
He began his career at B&Q aged 16, progressing from checkout operator to General Manager, before moving into senior roles at Homebase, B&M and WH Smith, where he held regional management positions.
Most recently, he served as National Operations Director at Brandon Hire Station, where he led procedural improvements, cultural change initiatives and health and safety performance enhancements.
In his new role, Mugridge will focus on operational excellence across Huws Gray’s Plant & Tool Hire division, alongside colleague development and long-term business growth.
Plant and tool hire division targets operational improvement and growth
The appointment comes as Huws Gray looks to strengthen its hire offering, with a focus on improving service delivery, safety compliance and operational consistency across its national network.
Mugridge will also be responsible for supporting the division’s expansion plans and aligning performance standards across sites.
Jon Mugridge, Operations Director at Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, said: “I am delighted to be joining Huws Gray at such an exciting point in its journey. There is a real opportunity here to deliver a first-class service, expand our offering across the country and deliver meaningful growth.
“In my career, I have always focused on colleague development and creating safe working environments, with a strong belief in empowering teams to deliver their best results, and I look forward to continuing this at Huws Gray.”
Leadership experience key to supporting national expansion plans
Huws Gray said Mugridge’s appointment reflects its continued investment in leadership capability as it targets further growth across its plant and tool hire operations.
Shaun Allen, Chief Operating Officer of Huws Gray, said: “Jon brings a huge amount of operational experience and leadership expertise to Huws Gray, and we are delighted to welcome him to the team.
“His track record of developing teams, driving performance and leading positive cultural change speaks for itself, and makes him a fantastic addition to Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire as we continue to target growth.”
The company continues to invest in its national operations as demand for plant and tool hire services remains closely linked to construction activity, infrastructure delivery and housing development across the UK.
