Our team in Cornwall
Our team in Cornwall is made up of over 250 people including drivers, specialist engineers, administrators, data analysts, health and safety officers, compliance personnel, HR officers, site operatives, logistics personnel and recycling assistants.
Here’s some information about a few of them:
Mark Hillson
General Manager
Mark joined SUEZ in 2024 having previously spent over 30 years in the water industry, most recently as Drinking Water Services Director for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Prior to that, Mark held various roles within South West Water and has a strong background in technical and operational leadership. Mark is passionate about health, safety and wellbeing and is equally committed to helping deliver a more sustainable environment for his home county for generations to come.
Away from work Mark enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and enjoying the wonderful beaches, coastline and moorland that Cornwall has to offer.
Tony Burge
Plant Manager
Tony joined SUEZ in 2013 from InterGen – an international power company – and has spent 20 years in this specialised industry. Prior to this, he had a successful 16-year career in the Navy, which he joined from school, specialising in Marine Engineering, working on both submarines and ships.
Tony spent his early years living on a farm in Malvern, Worcestershire, which encouraged his love of the great outdoors. He is a qualified expedition leader and has taken youth groups on treks around the Peak and Lake Districts. He is a great supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and has worked as an assessor for the scheme.
Tony lives on a smallholding within three miles of the energy recovery centre, where he can enjoy the Cornish countryside.
Craig Mouatt
Processing Contract Manager
Craig joined SUEZ in 2019 from Biffa waste services and has a real passion about community and the environment. He started his career in the waste, recycling and environment industry in 2009 when he joined SERCO working on the waste, recycling and street cleansing and maintenance contract held with Restormel Borough Council.
As the Processing and Contract Manager for SUEZ Craig oversees the day to day running of our HWRC’s, Refuse Transfer Stations and Transport Operations.
Originating from Australia, he moved to Cornwall in 2008 where his wife originates from and where his daughter was born. He has a love of all sports but particularly cricket, rugby, cycling and water sports. Living in Cornwall Craig and his family have embraced the outdoors and enjoy living in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
Jon Davis
Operations Manager
Jon manages the Household Waste Recycling Centres and Refuse Transfer Stations in the east of Cornwall. Jon Joined SUEZ in 2021 and utilises his experience gained in various management roles in the aerospace and defence industry. He firmly believes that the work SUEZ does contributes to making a more sustainable environment for us to enjoy.
Away from work Jon enjoys playing golf, watching rugby, and walking his dog through the fantastic countryside that Cornwall has to offer.
Ben Thompson
Operations Manager
Ben is responsible for the household waste recycling centres and transfer stations in West Cornwall. A Cornishman through and through, Ben joined the team in 2021. Prior to joining SUEZ, Ben worked in various technical and leadership roles within the mining industry and he brings with him a wealth of experience in this area.
Ben is passionate about promoting reuse of items and is keen to raise awareness about this.
Outside of work Ben enjoys water sports - he is a keen swimmer and water polo player, and volunteers at his local swimming club in St Austell. If he’s not in the pool or working, you’ll usually find him cooking on the BBQ!