James Wash promoted to Head of Trades and Labour

11th February 2020

Our recruitment manager James Wash is very pleased to have been promoted to Head of Trades and Labour. The new position will bring new challenges for James and he is fully prepared to take them on with the many years of experience at SLS behind him.

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At last, we have good news to share!

James Wash, Head of Trades and Labour becomes a dad!

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