Our People
Foodworks is driven by our Directors, Mark Burton and Michael Andrews, who complement each other’s skills to provide a comprehensive service to the food industry.
Mark Burton, Director
A highly qualified Agricultural Technologist (BSc Honours Degree). This area of study encompassed methods of food production and food processing from the farm to the consumer.
Mark has many years’ experience in the management and development of food processing and manufacturing facilities twelve of them in production within the prepared salads industry, most of which were as factory manager.
For the last twenty years he has continued his design work on several projects for major food retail suppliers focusing on factory builds, production expansion & relocations including changing areas & office facilities, supplying CAD drawing services including surveying, site, factory & building layouts, machinery design & layouts, commercial utilities route maps and planning portfolios, all within the food supply, production and processing industry handling many types of different products.
Responsible for project design, phasing and development. Mark can advise on site and facility layout, flow and utilities. Working closely with clients he tailors the design to meet business needs.
Michael Andrews, Director
A project manager with years of UK and international experience providing professional management and leadership qualities, delivered from a technically and commercially qualified platform.
With a variety of commercial & industrial experience he has managed projects across a range of sectors from military, power & gas, waste, renewable energy, infrastructure and food & logistics. Michael has concept design, development and team management skills.
Responsible for business development, project management and contractual matters, Michael can advise on project cost plans and procurement strategies providing our client’s with guidance through a time of change.
Michael & Mark are supported by a comprehensive selection of specialists who are brought together to form the teams needed to manage and deliver our client’s aspirations.