MEET THE TEAM

NIC – MANAGING DIRECTOR

First up to get the innings off to a flyer.. Nic (the N of NJC)
Nic has an extensive hire background running successful McEntee and Kennards branches before taking the plunge to become a business owner. As with many of our crew, Nic is a local living and breathing the norwest culture with his wife Terri and kids Zoe & Deegan.
If you know Nic, he always has a project on the go, doesnt do things by halves, loves his sport and anything with an engine. He hits the cover off a golf ball, prefers to drive sideways on the track and ticks the all rounder box in his T20 cricket team, regularly topping the averages with bat & ball. An all round good bloke, doing great things in the community and the driving force as Managing Director here at NJC

April 2020

JAKE – DIRECTOR

The man, the myth, the legend and the J in NJC!
A homegrown Waitakere lad, the eldest of 5 boys and one of 3 plumbers within the Curran clan!
Jake’s been part of the local norwest landscape doing great things in the community for awhile now both with business and supporting our local clubs & schools.

For those who know Jake, he’s always up for a laugh and isn’t afraid of a prank or two, dangerous territory within our NJC crew as his recent victim informs me, “have cctv footage of the perp (Jake) and retaliation is coming!” When he’s not messing with staff, he genuinely loves helping people and combined with his business hustle, humour and upbeat persona, creates a great team environment to be around.

Outside of business and family, he’s still showcasing his ‘fleet of foot’ and ‘miracle offloads’ for his beloved Kumeu ‘Moistie Maulers’ rugby team (at time of publication). It seems his star player status could now be in jeopardy though since becoming a Heineken fanatic and taking a liking to flashy backline moves instead of front row biffo lately.
A top man to have around the traps keeping things interesting for us all.
Jake Curran…this is your life!

June 2020

REECE – GENERAL MANAGER

Tasked with growing and fine tuning the business, Reece has brought a professional approach and a calm head to our team since coming on board in 2019. His business experience, leadership and professionalism gained from a long career in high performance sport as a professional cricketer (which included the Black Caps), and being involved in several successful start ups is a welcome addition to the NJC team. We have full confidence that Reece, along with a strong team around him will continue to evolve and shape the business for future growth and development.

 

ANDREW – OPS / BRANCH

Meet Andrew.
Our Operations Manager who spends countless hours leading our branch team towards the bigger goal.
This guy has a wealth of knowledge, a truckload of experience and always puts his best foot forward to drive the well oiled machine that is NJC Hire.
When he’s not working (not sure when that is), you’ll find him pounding the pavement around the West or getting amongst some DIY. Sources say he’s secretly working on his golf game to take out the office sweepstake at our next event.

He’s a family man with a big heart always wanting to better his crew and family alike.

Be sure to keep a look out for him around the branch.

Another legend in the cog

SAMANTHA – OFFICE MANAGER

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PAUL – BRANCH

Paul has been part of the Norwest hire landscape since 1984 (before some of our team were on this earth). Originally with Kumeu Hire for most of his time before a brief stint with HP then joining the NJC stable as we got up ‘n’ running. He’s seen it all over that time and pretty much knows everyone in the region just like most of you will know him.

Paul’s the guy opening up first thing in the morning when it’s pitch black, without fail, to get you sorted and on the way before the traffic. Legend has it, he’s never used an alarm yet springs outta bed like a ninja at the same ridiculous hour every morning while the rest of us are still all tucked up tight.

Sources also tell me he was a bit of a gun sportsman back in the day, particularly at squash & footy, and a guy you definitely wanted on your team particularly if things got spicy…well, same goes with business!

A top bloke, doesn’t mind a cheeky bourbon and a gar, loves the camera (as you can tell), and as Kumeu Branch Manager, an important member in our team.

April 2020

DOUG – BRANCH

Doug has been in the industry longer than most of us have had hot lunches. He’s another one that everyone seems to know around the traps and brings huge experience, enthusiasm and a big grin to the NJC team.

You may recognise Doug as he is one half of the infamous Kumeu Hire/HP ‘originals’… Like yin goes with yang and salt is to pepper, so is Doug and his ol mate Paul. Having worked together for so long now, they make things very entertaining around the yard. Some liken their antics to Bert & Ernie but as they’ve got older it’s clear they’re more Statler & Waldorf!! (Google it)

Another ‘good sort’ here with us at NJC ensuring our customers are well looked after.

April 2020

JP – ACCOUNT / RELATIONSHIP

Welcomed into the NJC cult August 2020, this man needs no introduction for those in the know, having spent the past 21 years in various strategic sales roles within the construction plant industry.  JP’s one of the good guys who thrives on building strong relationships and going the extra mile to ensure his customers are well looked after whilst continuing to grow their businesses. We know our customers will be in safe hands with the professionalism and knowledge he brings to our new Sales Manager role.

Sources say JP loves his sports so will fit right in with the daily banter of dissecting the performances our sporting heroes from the comfort of our plush armchairs. We seem to be developing a trend with our recruitment for the need to have some sort of current or former ability on the sports field (most definitely former for most of us), this helps with ‘street cred’ at the water cooler for the ‘back in our day’ analysis.. JP easily fits the brief as a promising rep cricketer back in his teenage years, and rounds it off nicely as a near scratch golfer, pretty standard for those in sales these days isnt it?  FYI spoiler; hes currently nursing a niggly back, so its a good time for a cheeky wager next time you go for a round with him.

Sport aside, he’s a family man who loves spending time with his family and friends and is a a dab hand in the kitchen where he makes heck of a jalapeño sauce!

We are proud to have him apart of the NJC Stable, a real good sort in the industry so make sure you stop for a chat next time you see him around the traps.

August 2020

FRANCIS – TRANSPORT

Meet Francis.
One of our tireless legends making the wheels turn..literally!
Whether he’s delivering gear to our awesome customers, sweeping the yard, servicing gear or taking orders, this guy just gets it done.
An avid league supporter and another car enthusiast, Frano is your man to chat cars.

When he isn’t smashing out his work he’s living life to the max. A huge heart always putting others first.
Make sure you give him a wave when you see him out and about.

TROY – BRANCH

Meet Troy

Since joining our team full time as a 17yr old, hes stood up and lead the way with his workm ethic, so much so that he nailed 4 in a row employee of the month’s!

One of our youngest, but one of our most consistent & hard working members of our team, always smiling, holding his own with the yard banter, and never shying away from the hard graft when it’s needed, he’s shown us old dogs a trick or two. Call it youthful exuberance or perhaps it’s his fondness for Hi-Chews… whatever it is, “Heaps Good” as Troy will say.

After hours, well… he’s a pest with his air horned 4×4 rig ; )  as I’m sure his team mates will agree. We get it, you have loud horns haha.

Troy is a champion and a valued member of our crew always helping and assisting our customers to the best of his ability.

Great work T-Roy!

BLAKE – BRANCH

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ANDRE – MECHANIC

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MOSES – BRANCH

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DENNHAM – BRANCH

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JACK – BRANCH

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RYAN – BRANCH

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PETE – TRANSPORT

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BOB – WORKSHOP

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