Meet the team

​Rob has over 15 years’ recruitment experience, working within the M&E engineering, construction and FM markets. He joined Thornhvac in 2011 and looks after Design and Technical roles right across the HVAC and Renewables sector. A specialist recruiter within the HVAC sector he works with leading manufacturers, distributors and contractors throughout the UK & overseas. Rob also helps to manage the business with his valuable experience. Rob is married with a young son, is a keen (armchair) sports fan and follows his beloved Kidderminster Harriers through thin and thinner times.

Scroll down for my jobs......Jason joined the family business in 2002 and recruits on behalf of the Commercial HVAC and Renewables sectors. He heads up our Leeds office and recruits specifically for sales roles. He has extensive experience in the HVAC sector and works closely with leading manufacturers, contractors and distributors across the UK. ​

Helen helped set up Thornhvac and worked alongside James Thornhill on the ventilation sector. She is also responsible for the administrative running of the business. 

James Thornhill helped set up Thornhvac in 2000 and worked extensively in the Ventilation sector. James now focuses on special projects in the business such as training and staff recruitment. Spare time is usually taken up with walking in the Derbyshire hills or spending time with their growing band of grandchildren.

Michael has over 10 years of recruitment experience, working within the Building Services and Service markets. He joined Thornhvac in 2024 and looks after Service Engineers and Service Managers roles right across the HVAC and Renewables sector. A specialist recruiter within the HVAC sector he works with leading manufacturers and contractors throughout the UK & overseas. At home, he is a family man and a keen music and Doncaster Rovers fan.