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  • Accredited as an Investor in Diversity 2011
  • Serving the North West region for over 10 years
  • Reducing our carbon footprint by 5% annually
  • State of the Art Job Scheduling Technology
  • Investor in People Accredited
  • In house Customer Contact Centre Operational 24 Hours a Day
  • 2011 ROSPA Bronze Award Winners for Health and Safety
  • Voted as a Best Company to Work for 2011, 2010 and 2009
  • Microgeneration Certification Scheme Accredited
  • Working Towards Investors in Diversity 2011
  • Over 130 specialist staff and field based multi skilled operatives
  • Health and Safety OHSAS 18001 Accredited
  • Safe Contractor Approved
  • Positive About Disabled People Accredited Organisation
  • Environmental ISO14001 Accredited
  • Quality Assurance ISO9001 2008 Accredited
  • CSCS Certified in house test centre
  • CSCS Platinum status - over 90% of our staff are registered
  • 10% of our workforce are Apprentice and Trainees
  • Dedicated staff volunteering scheme, Escalate in the Community

Meet the People

In line with our ethos and values statement it has always been important for the directors of Cruden Property Services to be accessible, approachable and contactable. We want all our clients to be able to identify and communicate with the directors who lead and manage the teams and solutions which make us successful.


Picture of Malcolm Gemson Malcolm Gemson
Managing Director

Malcolm has over 40 years experience in construction and maintenance works with 22 years as a Managing Director. Malcolm has worked for Cruden for 11 years leading the Property Services business through various growth stages to become the multi million pound company it is today. Absolutely passionate about service, customer care and demonstrable value, Malcolm leads a strong team of managers, staff and operatives to exceed customer expectations and deliver delight in our service. 



Picture of Chris Pugh Chris Pugh
Operations Director

Chris joined Cruden in 1999 and his experience includes contract and operations management roles within responsive building maintenance frameworks. Chris has more than 25 years experience of working on maintenance contracts of all types. He was promoted to Operations Director in October 2010 and his responsibilities include the day to day running of the Customer Service Centre, field operations and the management of contract delivery for measured term and daywork contracts.



Picture of John Kemp John Kemp
Finance Director and Company Secretary

BSc Eng ACA

John has worked for Cruden Group for 25 years joining the group board in October 2004. He oversees the company's financial affairs and has played a major part in the considerable success the company has enjoyed over the years.


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