Callum Mackintosh of Munlochy-based Highland Hammer Hire/ HHH Equipment named as the new president of the Scottish Plant Operators Association
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A Black Isle businessman has been named as the president of a leading trade organisation.
Callum Mackintosh, who founded Munlochy-based Highland Hammer Hire/ HHH Equipment, will step up into his new role after serving two years as the vice president of the Scottish Plant Operators Association (SPOA).
He will replace the outgoing president Mark Anderson and the new vice president will be John Sibbald from Sibbald Training Ltd.
Mr Mackintosh, at 32 years old, becomes the youngest president to hold the role in the 70-year history of SPOA.
He is hoping to inspire young people to consider the industry as a potential career path alongside other goals he set out at the inauguration meeting earlier this month.
“In my tenure as President I will serve with the same high standards of professionalism, transparency and integrity as my predecessor,” he said.
“I have been around plant and machinery my entire life. During my career, I have been fortunate enough to sell plant, operate plant and now, through my own business, hire plant.
“Had it not been for the opportunities given to me as a youngster when I was inspired by many magnificent and memorable characters in this industry, then I might not have followed this path.
“I am keen to give other young people that same chance and get young blood into our industry to learn from the very experienced operators we have.”
His objectives during his term of office include:
• Focussing on the future direction of the industry and supporting SPOA members to keep ahead of advancements and changes;
• Working to diversify the industry workforce;
• Developing new terms and conditions to ensure that member businesses stay protected.
Members are advised to contact Mr Mackintosh at info@SPOA.org.uk and for more www.spoa.org.uk
