Since 1976, Shawcity has been focused on bringing the latest monitoring technology from leading manufacturers to the UK and Ireland. Our customers work in Health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene and Environmental applications and rely on achieving the highest levels of performance.
With instruments available to hire or buy, each order is tailored to meet individual project demands. You can discuss your requirements with our technical experts to find the best performing and most cost-effective solution for you.
We offer an extensive range of monitoring detection, including VOCs, Benzene, Ground Gas, Single Gas, Confined Space, Multigas, Mercury, Sound, Noise, Vibration, Air Quality & Dust, Heat Stress and Fit Testing.
Thanks to our close links with manufacturers, our technical team provides you with support, advice and training for the lifetime of your instrument for total peace of mind. Our engineers also provide servicing for every instrument we offer, here at our Oxfordshire service centre.
Managing Director
Neil ensures Shawcity continues to provide the high level of customer service that Shawcity is renowned for in the marketplace, as well as bringing new technology into the UK and Ireland to enable our customers to achieve the highest level of monitoring and measuring solutions.
Director of Marketing & Communications
Tracy has overall responsibility for Shawcity’s marketing and communications strategies and oversees all aspects of brand management, image, product/service promotion and market research.
Operations Manager
Hannah looks after the Service & Hire workshop, Purchasing & Warehouse teams. Having initially joined the Shawcity Sales team as an Internal Sales Co-ordinator, Hannah has a broad range of experience in sales admin and customer service.
Product Specialist Manager
Based in Lancashire, Chris looks after our customers in the North of England, northern Wales, Scotland and Ireland. He has a passion for mountaineering, photography, making short films and snowboarding.
Product Specialist Manager
Based in Dorset, Gabriela looks after our customers across the south of Wales as well as the southwest of England.
Internal Product Specialist Manager
Based in the Shawcity office, Jenny’s role provides product and technical support to both customers and our sales team. She can also assist in the selection of application-specific instrumentation.
Business Development Manager (Fixed Gas Detection)
Based at the Shawcity office, Nathan oversees all aspects of Fixed Gas Detection nationwide and works closely with our Product Specialist Managers and our site team to ensure projects are delivered exactly to specification and client requirements.
Customer Support Manager
Rose manages the Customer Support Team for the Service, Hires and City Technology Gas Sensor admin departments. She joined the company in an Internal Sales Support role and has since developed an in-depth knowledge of the company and our customers.
Fixed Gas Detection Controller
Hannah is currently on Maternity Leave. For all Fixed Gas Detection enquiries, please contact Veronika Vida.
Fixed Gas Detection Controller
As a Fixed gas detection controller Veronika oversees the fixed gas clientele, enhance the prospect of identifying and maximising new business opportunities, and coordinate assignments for our team of engineers.
Internal Sales Support Administrator
Emma is a member of our Office Administration Team and her responsibilities include supporting the external Sales and Gas Sensor teams.
City Technology Account Controller
Zak is the first point of contact for City Technology Gas Sensors. He joined Shawcity with solid customer service skills, gained through previous experience including working in automotive manufacturing and floor fitting.
Digital Marketing Executive
Lee handles the digital aspects of the marketing team, such as the website, emails, social media, data analytics, online marketing campaigns, graphic design, and e-commerce.
Marketing Executive
As a Marketing Executive, Maverick’s responsibilities include creating marketing campaigns, content for print and online publications and coordination of events.
Marketing Executive
Vicky's role as Marketing Executive includes coordination of online and offline marketing, social media, events and exhibitions, advertising and artwork production. She brings to the role a wealth of experience gained in previous roles in graphic design, marketing and communications.
Hire Controller
Sophie looks after our customers here at Shawcity. Her responsibilities include; providing customers with hire quotations, processing orders and assisting customers with any hire queries they may have.
Service Controller
Lorraine looks after our Service Customers here at Shawcity. She joined us with a wealth of experience in previous administration roles, including Sales Support, Customer Service, HR and Payroll.
Service Controller
Lisa is a member of our Office Administration Team and her main responsibility is to support the Service department.
Fixed Gas Service Engineer
Mark is an engineer within our Fixed Gas team and works on customer sites around the country, servicing and maintaining gas detection systems.
Fixed Gas Installations Engineer
Owen is one of our Fixed Gas Field Engineers and joined Shawcity with over 10 years’ experience of on-site system installations.
Fixed Gas Installations Engineer
Jack is a member of our Fixed Gas Field Engineer Team, who initially joined Shawcity as a trainee engineer.
Lead Service Engineer
Joe oversees the maintenance of incoming and outgoing hire equipment and leads the service team.
Service Engineer
As a member of our in-house service team, Sam is responsible for fault-finding, servicing, repairing, and calibrating equipment.
Trainee Service Engineer
Dan is in charge of identifying problems with maintaining, repairing, and calibrating equipment as a member of our in-house service staff.
Purchasing and Stock Controller
Paul looks after all purchasing across the business and day-to-day stock levels. He is a key point of liaison with our manufacturer partners and other suppliers.
Goods Out Controller
Kinga supports operations in the warehouse and works to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all Goods In and Out on a daily basis.
Goods In Controller
Sam supports operations in Goods In/Out to ensure the accuracy of delivery processes and procedures.
“The service from Shawcity has always been exemplary. The staff I have dealt with have always treated me with the utmost respect and attention.”
Adam Jones,
Student Engineer, Lithos Consulting Ltd
“I'm really pleased with the service carried out. They have even cleaned the rubber housing! I have previously used a more local firm but not been completely satisfied with their work. I will be sending it back to yourselves in future.”
Amanda Parker,
Occupational Hygiene Specialist
“I’ve found the team of staff at Shawcity are always very helpful, professional and courteous. Their sales and technical support staff are extremely knowledge, which has been invaluable when deciding on the most appropriate monitoring equipment for each job. They always give good guidance and clear explanations on how to use their equipment.”
Andy,
AW Surveying
“Shawcity’s technical expertise has provided cogent solutions to a range of gas monitoring challenges and its staff knowledge is of an order expected ofuniversity research scientists.”
Bill Parker,
Helios
“I would like to thank the staff at Shawcity for their operational excellence in processing our order. The service was very efficient, I was kept advised of progress throughout and the goods arrived exactly as expected.”
Bongani Khosa,
Lucert Group
“In my role as Equipment Manager, I have used the services of Shawcity for ten years for all of our gas monitor calibrations, services and repairs. The service engineers are always happy to answer queries and take time to talk me through issues over the phone. I find the whole Shawcity team extremely friendly and efficient. Nothing ever seems too much trouble, even when under pressure and working to tight deadlines.”
Caroline Morgan,
Worley Parsons
“Shawcity offer a very professional service. Their staff are extremely helpful and friendly; a pleasure to deal with. They respond to queries very quickly and resolve them in a timely manner.”
Debra Slee,
Trescal Ltd
“I would recommend Shawcity for their customer support. They reply immediately to emails with solutions.”
Francis Schembri,
Kordin Grain Terminal
“The support from Shawcity staff during my request was valuable and helped make the process effortless. Overall your customer service is superb, very fast, friendly and helpful.”
Gary Smith,
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student, E.ON UK
“We have consistently received excellent support and advice on products and services on offer through Shawcity. The team have helped us move with the times, correctly matching reliable products for the jobs we require them for. Shawcity staff are very well motivated and provide an excellent service with simplified procedures.”
Gavin Craig,
Erith Contractors Ltd
“It was good to have the air sampler for the full week because it allowed us to have a look at a few different, key areas. Thanks again James for all of your help. You and William have both been great and there has not been a time when we have not felt as though we could reach out to either of you for support or general queries.”
Jane Buttery,
James M Brown Ltd
“I am extremely satisfied with the service and calibration packages. Turnaround is always fast and efficient and communications throughout the process are fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend Shawcity, as I have already on many occasions.”
Kirsten Holmes,
Holmes Environmental Monitoring
“The service provided by Shawcity is both fast and professional and you feel like real care is being taken with each enquiry. The team offer excellent service support and always go the extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction.”
Natalie Wright,
Ion Science Ltd
“Shawcity have provided good, reliable and efficient service and calibration for us over a number of years at a reasonable price. Their processes are simple and straightforward and turnaround is quick.”
Oliver Stretton-Downes,
Briar Chemicals Ltd
“The service we have received so far has been speedy and efficient.”
Roisin Dunne,
Carnival
“In all instances I have found booking equipment in for calibration to be very straightforward. Collection and delivery arrangements also work very well and the Shawcity staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Ruth Keat,
Magnox Limited
“The overall service from Shawcity was excellent. My assigned sales representative at Shawcity was extremely helpful and flexible to accommodate our needsat such short notice.”
Sarah Singleton
“The Tiger, which is also backed by a first class service, support and training package from Shawcity, meets all our requirements and more.”
Vincent Van Walt,
Van Walt
Managing Director
Neil ensures Shawcity continues to provide the high level of customer service that Shawcity is renowned for in the marketplace, as well as bringing new technology into the UK and Ireland to enable our customers to achieve the highest level of monitoring and measuring solutions.
He joined the Shawcity team in 2008 from Ion Science Ltd (Head Office) and is responsible for developing both the business in terms of bottom line net profits and the team through personal development. Neil is focused on creating a work environment which promotes self-development and success.
Neil has a busy family life, is a keen golfer and an ambassador for the charity SpecialEffect, whose mission is to achieve inclusion, raised self-esteem and rehabilitation by enabling anyone, regardless of any kind of physical limitation or disability, to be able to use video gaming and leisure technology.
He says: "When I visited the SpecialEffect offices, I truly understood what a difference they actually make. The charity is motivational and inspiring and I’m very proud to be an ambassador alongside such an incredible group of people."
For more information, visit: www.specialeffect.org.uk
Director of Marketing & Communications
Tracy has overall responsibility for Shawcity’s marketing and communications strategies and oversees all aspects of brand management, image, product/service promotion and market research.
An art school graduate and former graphic designer and creative studio manager, Tracy moved over to the marketing industry and gained a CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing, as well as the Marketing Week Mini MBA.
With 20+ years' experience across online and offline marketing, Tracy has a broad range of knowledge gained from previous experience spanning industries including motorsport, finance and education, with secondment positions undertaken across Europe.
Operations Manager
Hannah looks after the Service & Hire workshop, Purchasing & Warehouse teams. Having initially joined the Shawcity Sales team as an Internal Sales Co-ordinator, Hannah has a broad range of experience in sales admin and customer service.
Product Specialist Manager
Chris joined Shawcity with technical consultation experience in the manufacturing, mechanical engineering and environmental sectors, specialising in problematic applications.
Based in Lancashire, Chris looks after our customers in the North of England, northern Wales, Scotland and Ireland. He has a passion for mountaineering, photography, making short films and snowboarding.
Product Specialist Manager
Based in Dorset, Gabriela looks after our customers across the south of Wales as well as the southwest of England.
Gabriela brings a wealth of industry knowledge, including real-time air quality and vibration monitoring. A chemistry graduate with lab experience, Gabby is also a qualified science teacher and has a PgDip in Occupational Hygiene.
Internal Product Specialist Manager
Based in the Shawcity office, Jenny’s role provides product and technical support to both customers and our sales team. She can also assist in the selection of application-specific instrumentation.
Jenny joined Shawcity with over 20 years of related experience in gas detection, gas and particulate analysis and sample transfer.
Business Development Manager (Fixed Gas Detection)
Nathan joined Shawcity with over 20 years’ experience within the electronic security industry. Nathan has a vast array of experience and qualifications in site installation and maintenance, as well as sales.
Based at the Shawcity office, Nathan oversees all aspects of Fixed Gas Detection nationwide and works closely with our Product Specialist Managers and our site team to ensure projects are delivered exactly to specification and client requirements.
In his spare time Nathan has a number of varied interests including photography, VWs and is a keen supporter of Liverpool FC.
Customer Support Manager
Rose joined the company in 2014 as Internal Sales Support and has since worked in various roles within the business, developing an in-depth knowledge of all areas of the company and our customers. She is currently the Customer Support Team Leader for the Service, Hires and City Technology Gas Sensor departments.
Outside of work and spending time with friends and family, Rose loves to read and is always on the hunt for her next book!
Fixed Gas Detection Controller
Hannah is currently on Maternity Leave. For all Fixed Gas Detection enquiries, please contact Veronika Vida.
Fixed Gas Detection Controller
Veronika first joined Shawcity back in 2012 as an Internal sales support assistant . Over the years, she has transitioned through diverse roles within the organization, including positions such as Sales Support Leader, Service Development Controller, and Purchasing Controller. In her current role, Veronika oversees the fixed gas clientele as a FGD Controller.
In her spare time, Veronika likes to spend time with her family, run her puppy socialisation classes, teaching English to non-native speakers, hiking, travelling & reading.
Internal Sales Support Administrator
Emma is a member of our Office Administration Team and her responsibilities include supporting the external Sales and Gas Sensor teams.
Emma joined the Shawcity team with a wealth of experience and transferrable skills gained from working in the Education sector.
In her spare time Emma enjoys going for walks, exploring new places and being with friends and family.
City Technology Account Controller
Zak is the first point of contact for City Technology Gas Sensors. He joined Shawcity with solid customer service skills, gained through previous experience including working in automotive manufacturing and floor fitting.
Proficient in online systems as well as data management, Zak has a distinction in I.T. and a triple distinction merit for Creative Media.
Zak enjoys walking, cycling and sightseeing but also playing computer games. His favourites include RuneScape, The Last of Us and Horizon: Zero Dawn.
Digital Marketing Executive
Lee handles the digital aspects of the marketing team, such as the website, emails, social media, data analytics, online marketing campaigns, graphic design, and e-commerce.
Previously a marketing professional in the education sector, Lee comes to Shawcity with experience in digital design, graphics, film, and photography.
Marketing Executive
As a Marketing Executive, Maverick’s responsibilities include creating marketing campaigns, content for print and online publications and coordination of events.
Prior to joining Shawcity, Maverick completed a Business and Management degree where he undertook multiple marketing modules.
In his spare time, Maverick likes to play sports, go to the gym and travel with friends.
Marketing Executive
Vicky's role as Marketing Executive includes coordination of online and offline marketing, social media, events and exhibitions, advertising and artwork production. She brings to the role a wealth of experience gained in previous roles in graphic design, marketing and communications.
Vicky has completed a BA Hons Graphic Design Degree at Oxford Brookes University and enjoys photography in her spare time.
Hire Controller
Sophie looks after our customers here at Shawcity. Her responsibilities include; providing customers with hire quotations, processing orders and assisting customers with any hire queries they may have.
She joined us with previous customer service experience from working in retail, whilst studying and passing her A-levels in Psychology, History and English Language and Literature.
In her spare time, Sophie likes to cook and try a range of recipes, as well as socialising with her friends. Also, she takes great joy in travelling and hopes to explore more countries in the future
Service Controller
Lorraine looks after our Service Customers here at Shawcity. She joined us with a wealth of experience in previous administration roles, including Sales Support, Customer Service, HR and Payroll.
Lorraine is married with two grown up daughters and two spaniels. She is keen on baking and crafting and also enjoys antiques and auctions. Also very interested in travel, Lorraine is always researching and planning her next holiday destination.
Service Controller
Lisa is a member of our Office Administration Team and her main responsibility is to support the Service department.
Lisa joined the Shawcity team with a wealth of experience within previous PA, Administration and Retail Management roles.
Married with two grown-up children, in her spare time Lisa enjoys a busy social life with family and friends. She also loves trips to the theatre and cinema as well as keeping fit.
Fixed Gas Service Engineer
Mark is an engineer within our Fixed Gas team and works on customer sites around the country, servicing and maintaining gas detection systems.
Mark joined Shawcity with previous site engineer experience including building management systems, refrigeration and installing and designing oxygen and Entonox delivery systems within the medical sector.
A keen aviation enthusiast, Mark also enjoys working on and driving his classic car.
Fixed Gas Installations Engineer
Owen is one of our Fixed Gas Field Engineers and joined Shawcity with over 10 years’ experience of on-site system installations.
Owen is part of the fixed gas installations and servicing team and spends a lot of his time out on customer sites around the country.
In his spare time Owen enjoys coaching a local Under 12s football team, which he has done for the last six years.
Fixed Gas Installations Engineer
Jack is a member of our Fixed Gas Field Engineer Team, who initially joined Shawcity as a trainee engineer.
Jack has progressed from the in-house Service Team to a Fixed Gas System Installations Engineer and works on customer sites up and down the country.
In his spare time, Jack likes to socialise as well as watching and playing sports. A keen learner, he loves to travel and always enjoys new experiences.
Lead Service Engineer
Joe oversees the maintenance of incoming and outgoing hire equipment and leads the service team.
When he joined Shawcity, Joe was looking to establish a career and learn a hands-on trade which would offer him progression. His role as a Junior Engineer provided him with the challenge and opportunities he was looking for and Joe has since progressed to Lead Service Engineer.
In his spare time, Joe likes to play golf, watch football, go to music events and socialise with friends.
Service Engineer
As a member of our in-house service team, Sam is responsible for fault-finding, servicing, repairing, and calibrating equipment.
Trainee Service Engineer
Dan has recently embarked on a new career in our service team where he is responsible for fault-finding, servicing, repairing, and calibrating equipment.
In his spare time Dan enjoys watching football as he is an avid Arsenal FC supporter.
Purchasing and Stock Controller
Paul looks after all purchasing across the business and day-to-day stock levels. He is a key point of liaison with our manufacturer partners and other suppliers.
Paul joined the Shawcity team with a huge range of skills, having previously worked in various roles within the logistics and warehousing industry.
Goods Out Controller
Kinga supports operations in the warehouse and works to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all Goods In and Out on a daily basis.
Kinga joined Shawcity with previous experience in stock control, record keeping, quality control and general warehouse duties. She is also qualified in finance and accounting.
Goods In Controller
Sam supports operations in Goods In/Out to ensure the accuracy of delivery processes and procedures.
Sam joined Shawcity with previous experience in logistics, including stock control and general warehouse duties. He also holds forklift and Class 2 HGV licences.
Technical Support
William looks after Technical Support for Shawcity and is the go-to person for any product technical issues or queries. William has previous experience working in service and support departments for a number of companies across various industries.
In his personal life, William is a keen computer gamer and is currently learning the piano.
QA Controller
Anisha's role within Shawcity has overall responsibility for all quality-related issues.
Anisha previously held the position of Hire Controller at Shawcity and has developed her skills through admin roles held in various industries previously.
In her spare time, Anisha enjoys going to the gym and socialising with friends and family.