The Team – Britannia Harrison & Rowley Removals

Andy Oven – Managing Director

The growth of Britannia Alan Cook since Andy’s takeover in 2008 has been astronomical. Starting out with only 7 Luton vans and 6 members of staff, he has certainly progressed the company on with his “I just can’t say no” attitude.

Andy is very passionate about removals, he is currently on the board of directors for Britannia, and he is the vice chairman for the British Association for Removals – East Anglia area. Without a doubt, Andy’s favourite part of the job is quoting for the removals, engaging with clients, who can expect 100% transparency and assurance.

Andy has been a keen Norwich City supporter all his life and has followed them through thick and thin up and down the country, for which he has a story for many away games back in the day. Britannia Alan Cook now has a good affiliation with the football club, having our name on the big screen at every home game, which has been a very proud moment for him (although I think more wins would be preferential).

Bonnie and Andy are best buddies walking to the local pub in the evenings to discuss the day’s events.

Vinny Byatt – Manager

I have been the branch manager at Harrison and Rowley for 14 years, with over 30 years’ experience within the industry. I operate a large fleet of vehicles and organise nearly 25 hard-working removal men and porters. I ensure I maximise the potential of the workforce, to deliver the public a first class removal service.

I  make sure I have enough time to fit in the odd marathon or two in my spare time.

Todd – General Manager

Todd has worked for the company since 2017 and is currently the Company’s General Manager. Based at our Loddon depot, he is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business, looking after logistics and operations. Todd started his career with the company as a porter, where he has worked his way up into the management team.

Outside of work he is a sports enthusiast, opening the bowling for his local cricket team. He watches numerous sports including rugby, cricket and football including supporting his beloved Everton. Home life entails running around after his little girl Isla, alongside his girlfriend Becki, numerous outings to soft plays and long walks, whilst also obtaining a few passes here and there to enjoy a few nights out with friends.

James – Assistant General Manager

James joined the company straight after leaving College in 2012 as a porter and has worked his way through the roles within the firm. He is now the company’s Assistant General Manager. He is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day running of the company, whilst also looking after our overseas removals department.

James is a sport enthusiast and captains his rather successful local cricket team during the summer and enjoys his football, unfortunately supporting his ‘local’ team Sheffield United. Away from the office he certainly has his work cut out with his young baby Daughter Evelyn, 2 cats Milo and Murphy and Chocolate Lab Callie. Not forgetting to add to the family his undoubtedly better half Julia. He enjoys spending time with his family and taking long walks with Julia, Evelyn, and Callie.

Luke Coe – Trainee Assistant Manager

Shirley Grantham – Sales Administrator

I am responsible for handling all of our leads and booking that come through various marketing streams. Keeping statistical reports of the incoming numbers and reporting these to sales and marketing monthly. I also handle all aftercare, working with loss adjusters and ensuring every removal have been provided with 100% from start to finish.

Holly – Transport Manager

Holly started her working career training to be an accountant before joining the family business in 2020, to aid dragging her dad into the 21st century. Since joining the business, Holly has already added many strings to her bow, she passed her manager CPC in early 2022 making her the company’s transport manager. She is responsible for ensuring our vehicles are following government legislation, keeping firmly on the drivers’ backs to ensure they are also following the correct procedures and regulations. She also added forklift driving to her file of expertise in 2021. With her accountancy background, she is also responsible for managing the company’s accounts.

She enjoys spending time with her family (if she hasn’t had enough of them at work!) and friends and is a keen reader, whilst also being a big foodie. Whilst Holly does add smiles to the office, we recommend waiting for at least her second coffee of the day before approaching her.

This is the team working behind the scenes at Britannia Harrison & Rowley. Their roles involve organising and scheduling the removals taking care of invoices and accounts, liaising with customers, handling all aftercare, working with loss adjusters, maximising the potential of our workforce, delivering a first-class removal service, organising the warehouse containers being loaded and unloaded, and much more.

We operate large fleets of vehicles so it is our responsibility to facilitate all removals efficiently and at the request of our customers. All our team have decades of experience and a deep understanding in all aspects of removals and storage, so we can ensure every removal, whether local, European or international, will be provided with 100% from start to finish.

Our friendly and dedicated team work around the tricky scheduling that moving provides, and ensure that we can give everyone who chooses our removals an exciting and stress free experience.