Our People

Our employee profiles are a great way to find out more about our company and what it’d be like to work for us, covering topics like training, projects, progression routes, support, benefits and opportunities to socialise at work. Find out what our people have to say about life at Grove Design.

Austin Owens
Managing Director, Chief Design Engineer
"I've always been keen to introduce new innovative methods of designing and prototyping."
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John Mather
Senior Design Engineer
"My attention to detail strengthens my ability to produce high quality, reliable all wheel drive systems and other mechanical designs."
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Dan Perrett
Senior Design Engineer
"I've contributed to a variety of Grove Design’s projects, and enjoy the challenge that comes with each new venture."
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Stuart Hedderly
Design Engineer - Supervisor
"I've evolved my unique skill set, and I'm responsible for efficiently and accurately productionising Grove Design's broad range of products."
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Jim Miskelly
Design Engineer
"I enjoy the variety of work that is carried out by Grove Design, and use my skill set to develop, test and improve a range of industrial products."
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Daniel Owens
Design Engineer
"I've had the opportunity to explore a variety of engineering and design disciplines, from waste recycling plant design, to more industrial design focused projects."
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Heather Owens
Administration
"My primary focus is keeping the business running smoothly, and enabling the team to focus on their specialisms - happily and safely."
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Annie Mayers
Administration
"I use my skills and experience to support others, maintaining my love of client servicing, and utilising every day as an opportunity to learn."
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Cara Williams
Administration
"I'm passionate about the learning opportunities that are available to me, and being a part of Grove Design’s process, from design and development, up until the final perfected product."
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Esther Leung
Design Engineer
"From conceptualisation to prototyping, my projects have given me hands-on experience in design, problem-solving, and technical implementation."
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Ava Aeini
Product Designer
"I'm eager to continue developing my skills and bring my innovative solutions to the field of product design."
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Robert Aung
Design Engineer
"I'm driven by the thrill of making things come to life, much like a ‘tinker’ in a fantasy setting, crafting intricate and functional creations."
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