Sureclean Company Profile

Through ongoing investment and a process of continual improvement Sureclean are committed to remaining a leading service contractor within the UK sector whilst expanding our overseas business.  Alongside this investment, Sureclean have developed the necessary management procedures and processes to control the health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of our business, all of which are accredited to internationally recognised standards. 

Customer Value Delivered by Aligning Core Values with Key Objectives 

Our core values are the foundations upon which our business is formed.  They run throughout our business and are evident in everything we do.  Coupled with our inherent "can do" attitude, they make Sureclean the ideal partner for clients worldwide.

Our objective is Sustainable Profitable Growth, continuing to deliver added value to our customers and to our shareholders.  From the time of the management buy-in in 1998 by the current Directors, considerable investment has been placed in people and specialist equipment to enable Sureclean to provide solutions to fundamental issues of waste management, environmental safety and industrial efficiency.

Sureclean Directors

John M Barron - Managing Director

John led the management buy-in in 1998 and he holds the most senior position in the company, setting company policy and strategy and leading the senior management team.

John has a successful track record in the establishment and development of businesses; and has gained practical experience in all aspects of management.  With over 20 years industry experience, primarily in operational, technical and strategic roles, he is passionate about HSEQ affairs. 

John is responsible for producing the company business plan and overseeing and influencing the delivery, development and growth of the business aligned with the expectations of stakeholders and shareholders.

Ian Pirie - Operations Director

Ian was a member of the management buy-in team of 1998 and is jointly responsible for all Sureclean's operational activities, including customer relations ensuring projects are delivered on time and in accordance with agreed objectives.  With over 20 years industry experience, primarily in operational and technical roles, Ian has a passion for the development of waste treatment technologies and solutions and oversees the company's environmental affairs.

Alan Stewart - Projects Director

A member of the management buy-in team in 1998, Alan is jointly responsible for all operational activities, including customer relations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and in accordance with objectives. Alan has over 15 years industry experience, primarily in engineering and technical roles.  Adopting a "brain over brawn" philosophy Alan specialises in identifying and engineering solutions to meet the technical challenges brought to us by our clients.

Graham McLellan - Commercial Director

Graham joined the company in 2005 as Contracts Manager and was appointed Commercial Director in 2007.  He is responsible for developing the company business processes, influencing business development and for overall profitability.

Graham has 18 years industry experience holding management positions with commercial, operational and logistical responsibilities. This experience supplements the traditional responsibilities associated with his role, providing strong leadership, support and guidance to the extended management team across the business.

Paul McAlister – Business Development Director

Appointed in February 2010 to the Sureclean Board of Directors, Paul is responsible for all business development activities, including customer relations and the identification, assessment and prioritising of potential market opportunities.

A trained production chemist Paul has extensive technical understanding of offshore production processes, oilfield chemistry and reservoir geology.  With over 20 years industry experience, holding director/senior management positions, Paul has amassed a wealth of business development and operational experience not only in the UK domestic market but also in the Norwegian, West Africa and SE Asia sectors.

The Sureclean story so far

• 1985 - Formation of Sureclean Ltd, based in Alness, Ross-shire
• 1998 - Management buy-in by current Directors
• 2004 - Opening of Aberdeen (Blackdog) facility
• 2007 - Acquisition of  ex Envireneer assets
• 2007 - Opening of Aberdeen (Whitecairns) facility
• 2008 - Achieved record trading in excess of £10 million
• 2009 - Formation of Sureclean AS, opening of Stavanger (Norway) facility