Darren Pitcher

Engineering Supervisor

I have been with the Optimise for nearly 8  years. I am a qualified coded welder. I hold the Steam utilisation Course that all the engineers are encouraged to complete at OPTIMISE. I was recently offered the  Supervisor Engineering role, which I was pleased to accept. I am enjoying training new members of the team, its a chance to demonstrate my skills set and reinforce my knowledge within the steam industry.

Dean Higgs

Pipe Fitter | Coded Welder

I worked with OPTIMISE back in in 2020. Left to pursue other areas of work but wanted to return and re-join the team at the beginning of 2023.  I am a Pipefitter and a coded welder.  

I have undertaken a variety of training and courses since returning to expand my knowledge. I recently passed my coding to give me more diversity in my role as a welder.

Ben Tatum

Apprentice Welder/Pipe fitter 

I started with OHS in May 2024 as an apprentice, I am keen to learn and progress within this skilled company. I have started college to become a Qualified Level 2 Engineering Operative.  The OPTIMISE Team have given me a great welcome, and I know I will succeed within the company thanks to the professional and friendly team!

Shaun Fuller

Sub Contractor

I am a qualified Mechanical/Gas Engineer from SDF Mechanical Services, my own company. I am pleased that Optimise have chosen me as their sub-contractor.  I hold all the relevant qualifications to enable me to deliver a skilled and professional service. I have a good working relationship with OPTIMISE, I believe this is because we like to work to the highest of standards, delivering individual, specialist support to industrial and commercial sectors

“We are lucky to have Shaun as our friendly and professional go to Mechanical/Gas Engineer. We have enjoyed a good partnership with him over the years.  Although a sub-contractor we like to see Shaun as part of the Optimise team !”                                                                      

  Ilie Bursuc

  Supervisor Engineer

I am a qualified coded welder. I hold all the relevant training to enable me to fulfill my role as an engineering supervisor. All the engineers within OPTIMISE are encouraged to complete the Steam Utilisation Course, for which I studied and passed. It is my job to ensure all the client’s requirements are met. These include on site health and safety standards, ensuring attention to detail and a high standard of work. I take a real pride in my work and like to encourage this within the team I work with. It is important to me that we have a reputation of professionalism within the steam industry.

Jason Woods

Pipe Fitter 

I started with OPTIMISE in 2021. I am a Pipefitter, I have a background in plumbing and am really enjoying working in the steam industry. I have taken a particular interest in the boiler side of our work, my aim is to work more in this field within the company.

I have undertaken a variety of training and courses since joining to aid me in my work. I recently passed the Steam Utilisation course.

Aiden Candler

Apprentice Welder | Pipe Fitter

I started with the company in June 2024. I have enrolled at college to study Level 2 Engineering Operative Course. I am enjoying my time with Optimise. College is helping me to extend the skill set that OPTIMISE have already helped me to build in the short time I have been here. I like working with all the other Engineers and being part of a team.