About Everard
Who We Are
We design, supply and install premium garage equipment for the world’s most exclusive automotive brands. We combine product expertise with a dynamic approach to ensure that your workshop facilities reflect the impeccable standards of the vehicles you maintain.
Everard is a premium garage equipment design and installation company based in Yorkshire. We are the largest independent garage equipment company in the UK. Formerly JD Garage Equipment, we work with ambitious leaders in the automotive industry eager to create premium workshop facilities. Each year, we serve a diverse range of clients – from AM100 Top Ten dealer groups to independent garages all searching for a different and innovative approach to workshop design.
Everard is at the forefront of exciting new changes in the garage equipment industry and works with international suppliers to bring innovative new equipment to our customers. We offer new ideas, new technologies, new levels of service and a total commitment to our customers and are proud to say that we work with some of the most prestigious groups in the UK.
Our Leadership
In 2007 James and Nick Everard took over the family-owned and run business, with over 50 years’ experience. They form the pinnacle of the senior management team and had ‘in the field’ experience before progressing to run the operational elements of the business. Since 1990 the company has grown to provide nationwide coverage.
Our continuous growth and success have been achieved by building a reputation for quality, service, value and genuine dedication to our customers. In 2019 we changed our name to Everard, putting our name to our work and the premium workshop installations we create.
Our Team & Culture
Everard’s team consists of engineers, technicians, designers, salespeople, coordinators, planners, creators, marketers and problem solvers. Our company is purpose-driven, entrepreneurial at heart, and built on a few core beliefs. We’re held together by an affinity for meaningful work and a desire to partner with people who think and dream big.
Our Customers
We value feedback from our customers. If you have anything you would like to share with our team, including completed workshop photos, testimonials or general queries, you can contact us at info@everard.co.uk.
Everard Team
JAMES EVERARD
Sales Director
Sales and marketing motivator. Former rally driver. The driving force.
Nick Everard
Business Operations Director
Designer and engineer. Hands-on perfectionist. Technophile and former rally driver.
Nigel Sparks
Finance Director
Polymath. Strategist and grounded sounding board. Hill runner. To save time, just assume he’s never wrong.
Hazel Birdsall
HR Manager
HR superpowers. Chocolate fairy. Vegas regular. Lego nut. Solving problems you didn’t know existed in ways you can’t even imagine.
KEVIN MITCHELL
Systems Manager
Human-Computer. Process-driven automation fanatic. Diet Coke addict. Supports Liverpool.
Chris Lawler
Service Manager
Forged in the field. Family man - one of each. Dealer level customer service. Rugby League and LFC. Has a dog called Fred.
Darren Spencer
Sales Team Leader
Massive industry brain. Goes that extra mile. Dad. Rock climber. Former pro-skater.
JAMIE TAYLOR
Divisional Manager
Motor trade stalwart. Data sponge. Cork on willow. Proper Rugby.
CHRIS MCLEARY
Major Accounts Manager
Family guy. World traveller. Professional problem solver. Staggering product knowledge.
JACK WILKINSON
Business Development Manager & Aide to Sales Director
3D genius. Massive product knowledge. Fixer. Star Wars. Has a horse called General. Approach slowly when concentrating.
RICHARD GRANTHAM
Design Manager
2D&3D design wizard. Drives a car and rides a motorbike. Keeps fit by watching football on telly & supports Hull City for his sins.
LUCY EVETTS
Business Operations Manager
Multitasking Ninja. Digital marketing maven. Loves travelling. Has a horse called Lana and a HGV license.
JORDAN EDDOM
Projects Team Manager
Organisation & planning guru. Music lover, festival goer & sun worshipper. Has a beagle called Odie.
Dave Sanderson
Parts Manager
15 years of warehouse experience. Pizza addict & mountain biker. Owner of 2 pet jellyfish… Wibbly & Wobbly.
