Fiona Mackenzie is the Marketing Manager at Advance TRS, bringing 26 years of marketing experience to the business. Her role is focused on connecting Advance TRS with the clients and candidates we support, raising awareness of our specialist recruitment services and helping our teams build their presence within the industries they recruit across.
Working closely with people across the business, Fiona develops marketing campaigns and content that showcase their specialist knowledge, promote the opportunities they are recruiting for and keep Advance TRS front of mind with both clients and candidates. From sector campaigns and email marketing to the website and social media, her focus is on helping people understand who we are, what we do and how our recruitment teams can support them.
Fiona enjoys bringing together ideas from across the business and turning them into marketing that feels relevant and useful. Naturally curious and hands-on, she is always looking for new ways to improve how Advance TRS communicates, strengthen engagement with our audiences and support the wider team.
Outside of work, Fiona is mum to two busy boys and enjoys Pilates, walking and spending time outdoors with friends and family. She also loves travelling and is gradually working her way through an ever-growing travel bucket list.
Lauren Hawkins is Health & Safety Manager at Advance TRS, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and compliance are maintained across the business. With more than 10 years of experience, Lauren oversees all aspects of health and safety, supporting clients, contractors and colleagues to ensure that every placement meets the strict requirements of the industries we operate in.
Working across rail, water, energy, highways and the built environment, Lauren manages compliance processes including audits, policies, contractor welfare and risk management. She plays a key role in maintaining the company’s accreditations and industry standards, leading ISO and RISQS audits and ensuring Advance TRS remains at the forefront of health, safety and best practice.
Lauren works closely with clients, contractors and internal teams to provide guidance and support on health and safety matters, helping to create safe working environments and ensuring that projects can be delivered with confidence. Her attention to detail, proactive approach and in-depth industry knowledge make her a trusted source of expertise across the business.
Known for her professionalism, reliability and commitment to continuous improvement, Lauren is passionate about promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring that health and safety remain at the heart of everything Advance TRS does.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys exercising, socialising and spending time with family and friends.
Jo-Anna Tancrel is Executive Assistant at Advance TRS, providing dedicated support to Managing Director Andy Ridout and the wider leadership team. She plays a key role in keeping the business running smoothly, overseeing everything from diary management and HR administration to company events and the many day-to-day operations that happen behind the scenes.
With more than 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant across industries including architecture and finance, Jo brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism and organisational expertise to the role. Having spent a decade living in Asia with her family, she joined Advance TRS three years ago and has quickly become a trusted and valued member of the team.
Known for her calm, proactive approach and exceptional attention to detail, Jo thrives in fast-paced environments and is always willing to go the extra mile to support colleagues across the business. Her ability to balance multiple priorities, build strong relationships and keep everything on track makes her an integral part of the Advance TRS team.
Outside of work, Jo enjoys spending time with her family, usually around a braai (BBQ) or watching rugby.
Sean Bezer-Logue is Office & Facilities Executive at Advance TRS, responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations that keep the business running efficiently. With more than 10 years of experience in customer support and administration, Sean works across multiple areas of the organisation, including database management, reporting, CV formatting, office administration and facilities management.
As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, Sean plays a key role in ensuring both employees and guests receive a professional and welcoming experience. His responsibilities extend across the entire business, from coordinating office operations and resolving facilities issues to supporting internal systems and providing administrative assistance to teams across the company.
Sean is heavily involved in maintaining and improving the processes that support the wider business. His problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly make him an invaluable member of the team, ensuring colleagues have the tools and support they need to perform at their best.
Known for his positive attitude, reliability and willingness to help, Sean has built strong relationships throughout the business and is trusted by colleagues at every level. Whether managing office logistics, supporting company systems or helping teams overcome day-to-day challenges, Sean’s contribution is central to the smooth running of Advance TRS.
Outside of work, Sean enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, going to the cinema and socialising.
Jess McMahon is a Compliance Executive at Advance TRS, helping to ensure contractors are fully compliant, prepared and ready to work safely across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. Working closely with candidates, clients and consultants, she supports every stage of the compliance process, making onboarding as smooth and efficient as possible.
Her role includes managing competency renewals, monitoring expiry dates, arranging medicals and drug & alcohol testing, booking training courses and ensuring all compliance documentation is completed accurately and on time. With a proactive approach and exceptional attention to detail, Jess plays an important part in maintaining the high standards of compliance and contractor care that Advance TRS is known for.
Reliable, organised and always willing to help, Jess enjoys building relationships with candidates and supporting them throughout their recruitment journey. She takes pride in delivering a positive experience while helping projects get underway without delay.
Outside of work, Jess enjoys spending time with family and friends, keeping active and making the most of weekends exploring new places and unwinding outside the office.
Katie Walker is Head of Compliance & Administration at Advance TRS, leading the team responsible for ensuring every contractor, client and placement is supported by robust compliance processes and exceptional service. Since joining the business in 2019, Katie has played a key role in developing and strengthening the company’s compliance function, helping Advance TRS maintain the high standards expected across the infrastructure sector.
Working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams, Katie oversees every stage of the compliance and onboarding process, including right-to-work checks, industry competencies, Sentinel sponsorship, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, documentation management and ongoing contractor support. Her team ensures contractors are fully compliant and ready to work safely and efficiently from day one.
Known for her organisation, attention to detail and approachable leadership style, Katie is passionate about creating efficient processes while providing a positive experience for both clients and contractors. She believes strong compliance is about more than meeting regulations – it’s about protecting people, building trust and supporting successful project delivery.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time in the gym, where she’s a dedicated weightlifter, as well as making the most of time with family and friends and exploring new places.
Jessica Dade is a Sales Support & Compliance Executive at Advance TRS, providing essential support to both the recruitment and compliance teams. Working across a range of infrastructure sectors, she helps ensure candidates are fully prepared for placement by managing onboarding, compliance documentation and the administrative processes that keep projects moving.
Jessica plays a key role in supporting the Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) account, coordinating candidate vetting, qualification checks, onboarding and CV submissions. Working closely with consultants, clients and candidates, she ensures every stage of the recruitment process runs efficiently while maintaining the high standards of compliance Advance TRS is known for.
Friendly, approachable and highly organised, Jessica enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. She takes pride in helping both candidates and colleagues, believing that clear communication, attention to detail and a positive attitude make all the difference to delivering an excellent service.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, visiting the cinema and making the most of a cosy night in.
Michelle Marsh is Head of Payroll, Accounts & Credit Control at Advance TRS, bringing more than 9 years of experience to the business. She leads the Payroll, Accounts & Credit Control team, overseeing the day-to-day financial operations that ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time, client invoices are processed efficiently, payments are managed, commission is calculated correctly, expenses are processed, and reporting is delivered to support the wider business.
Working closely with colleagues across the company, Michelle and her team play an essential role in delivering a seamless experience for both clients and contractors. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, she ensures processes run smoothly while maintaining the high levels of accuracy and service that Advance TRS is known for.
Known for her positive attitude, loyalty and hardworking nature, Michelle is always willing to support her colleagues and takes pride in helping the business operate efficiently.
Outside of work, Michelle is a cat lover and a lifelong Robbie Williams fan, with an impressive collection of memorabilia. When she’s not adding to her collection, you’ll often find her enjoying a Zumba class or dancing whenever she gets the chance.