Repairing vehicles since 1966 - trusted by the UK’s biggest brands
Our People
Managing Director David Rolls has been at the helm of the business for 25 years and is very much hands-on in the running of the company. Group Operations Director Paul Thomas oversees the day to day running of the group while Group Sales Director Tariq Abul heads up the Sales team. Gareth Price is the Director of our signs and graphics division, specialist in fleet livery. The Directors work closely with the senior management team to facilitate the smooth running of our workshop production and coordinate the business functions such as sales, marketing and customer service.
As a well established business with over 50 years heritage in the motor trade, BP Rolls take pride in being known as one of the leaders in our industry. We firmly believe that our success is driven by the strength of our teamwork; each business division works together for the mutual benefit of the group, and the satisfaction of our customers, ensuring a high level of workmanship and customer service at all times.
David Rolls
Group Chairman
Group
Following in the footsteps of his father Brian, David took over the running of BP Rolls full time in 1991. With substantial experience in the motor trade he has continued to grow and develop BP Rolls in to one of the largest family owned independent automotive businesses in the UK.
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Chris Hocking
Group Managing Director
Group
Prior to joining BP Rolls, Chris spent 22 years working in Finance where he primarily focused on Private Wealth Management. More latterly he headed up the Wealth Management business for Deutsche Bank in the U.K.
Read moreTariq Abul
Group Sales Director
Group
Tariq joined BP Rolls in 2006 after an extensive career in the motor trade. He became a Director in 2012 and is in charge of Group Sales across the group including our new Maxus franchise.
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Paul Thomas
Group Operations Director
Group
Paul has been with BP Rolls for just over 12 years, working his way up through the ranks before being promoted to Group Operations Director in 2022.
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James Gray
Operations Director Andover
Andover
As General Manager of the Accident Repair and Commercial Body Shops at our Andover HQ, James is an expert in coordinating workflow and allocating jobs.
Read moreJenny Ingram
Group Accountant
Group
As Group Finance Manager Jenny works closely with our Directors, handling all the operational finances. She heads up our administration team and oversees the day to day accounts of the business.
Read moreGemma Angel
Transport Manager
Group
Gemma deals with compliance obligations outlined in the Company’s Operating licence and is responsible for our team of drivers and all company transport logistics.
Read moreDarren Boxall
Car Shop Manager - Andover
Andover
Darren is in his 25th year of service with BP Rolls. During his career with us, he has worked his way up from the bodyshop floor to becoming a Vehicle Damage Assessor and now Bodyshop Manager.
Read moreJason Sidhu
Estimating Manager Andover
Andover
Leading our team of Commercial Vehicle Damage Assessors, Jason has in depth knowledge in this field and is an experienced estimator.
Read moreGareth Price
Group Director and Signs & Graphics
Signs & Graphics
Starting his career with us as an apprentice Shotblaster/Painter, Gareth has worked his way up to his current position as Director of our in-house design studio and printing facility. He is one of our longest serving employees having been with the company for almost 32 years!
Read morePeter Stroud
Signs & Graphics Studio Supervisor
Signs & Graphics
Peter has worked in the signs and graphics industry for 30 years, 19 of which have been with BP Rolls. He has experience in graphic design (both computer aided and draftboard), silkscreen and litho printing, and has particular expertise in computer cut vinyl graphics.
Read moreDan Rennison
Signs & Graphics Production Manager
Signs & Graphics
Dan is responsible for the full production process in our Signs & Graphics department, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and work completed within the assigned deadline.
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Rob Vivers
General Manager Newport
Newport
Working closely with Director Paul, Rob is in charge of running of the workshop at our Newport depot. Rob is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the vehicle body repair process from estimating, through the body shop and finally, quality control.
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Paula Heath
Office Manager Newport
Newport
Paula is the oil that keeps the engine running at BP Rolls Newport depot! She manages the administration of our business, from answering the telephone to end of month invoicing, and everything in between.
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Brett Cooke
Service Centre Manager Newport
Newport
Working closely with Andrew, Brett is responsible for the daily running of the service centre.
Read moreJason Smith
Trailer Shop Manager Andover
Andover
Jason is responsible for the day to day running of our Trailer shop.
Read moreKim Wye
Customer Service Team Leader
Andover
Kim is the figurehead of our customer service team in our busy car body repair centre, liaising between customers and insurers, administrating claims/repairs, and providing first class service.
Read moreRob Davis
General Manager - BP Rolls Hull
BP Rolls Hull
Rob heads up our new site in Hull. He has been with the company for seven years and has extensive experience with livery graphics and light commercial vehicles.
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Beth Hocking
Recruitment HR
Group
Beth Hocking is responsible for recruitment across the BP Rolls Group along with various HR functions, Training and our internal Apprenticeship Programme.
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Andrew Roberts
Operations Manager Newport
Newport
Working closely with Director Paul, Andrew is responsible for the daily operations of our Newport branch.
Read moreMark Purchase
Parts Manager Newport
Newport
Mark is responsible for the Parts department at our Newport branch. Using a wide network of suppliers he sources parts as required, negotiating prices and ensuring prompt arrival to correlate with the busy workshop schedule.
Read moreDavid Rolls
Group Chairman
Group
Following in the footsteps of his father Brian, David took over the running of BP Rolls full time in 1991. With substantial experience in the motor trade he has continued to grow and develop BP Rolls in to one of the largest family owned independent automotive businesses in the UK.
Read moreChris Hocking
Group Managing Director
Group
Prior to joining BP Rolls, Chris spent 22 years working in Finance where he primarily focused on Private Wealth Management. More latterly he headed up the Wealth Management business for Deutsche Bank in the U.K.
Read moreTariq Abul
Group Sales Director
Group
Tariq joined BP Rolls in 2006 after an extensive career in the motor trade. He became a Director in 2012 and is in charge of Group Sales across the group including our new Maxus franchise.
Read morePaul Thomas
Group Operations Director
Group
Paul has been with BP Rolls for just over 12 years, working his way up through the ranks before being promoted to Group Operations Director in 2022.
Read moreJenny Ingram
Group Accountant
Group
As Group Finance Manager Jenny works closely with our Directors, handling all the operational finances. She heads up our administration team and oversees the day to day accounts of the business.
Read moreGemma Angel
Transport Manager
Group
Gemma deals with compliance obligations outlined in the Company’s Operating licence and is responsible for our team of drivers and all company transport logistics.
Read moreBeth Hocking
Recruitment HR
Group
Beth Hocking is responsible for recruitment across the BP Rolls Group along with various HR functions, Training and our internal Apprenticeship Programme.
Read moreGareth Price
Group Director and Signs & Graphics
Signs & Graphics
Starting his career with us as an apprentice Shotblaster/Painter, Gareth has worked his way up to his current position as Director of our in-house design studio and printing facility. He is one of our longest serving employees having been with the company for almost 32 years!
Read morePeter Stroud
Signs & Graphics Studio Supervisor
Signs & Graphics
Peter has worked in the signs and graphics industry for 30 years, 19 of which have been with BP Rolls. He has experience in graphic design (both computer aided and draftboard), silkscreen and litho printing, and has particular expertise in computer cut vinyl graphics.
Read moreDan Rennison
Signs & Graphics Production Manager
Signs & Graphics
Dan is responsible for the full production process in our Signs & Graphics department, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and work completed within the assigned deadline.
Read moreJames Gray
Operations Director Andover
Andover
As General Manager of the Accident Repair and Commercial Body Shops at our Andover HQ, James is an expert in coordinating workflow and allocating jobs.
Read moreDarren Boxall
Car Shop Manager - Andover
Andover
Darren is in his 25th year of service with BP Rolls. During his career with us, he has worked his way up from the bodyshop floor to becoming a Vehicle Damage Assessor and now Bodyshop Manager.
Read moreJason Sidhu
Estimating Manager Andover
Andover
Leading our team of Commercial Vehicle Damage Assessors, Jason has in depth knowledge in this field and is an experienced estimator.
Read moreJason Smith
Trailer Shop Manager Andover
Andover
Jason is responsible for the day to day running of our Trailer shop.
Read moreRob Vivers
General Manager Newport
Newport
Working closely with Director Paul, Rob is in charge of running of the workshop at our Newport depot. Rob is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the vehicle body repair process from estimating, through the body shop and finally, quality control.
Read morePaula Heath
Office Manager Newport
Newport
Paula is the oil that keeps the engine running at BP Rolls Newport depot! She manages the administration of our business, from answering the telephone to end of month invoicing, and everything in between.
Read moreBrett Cooke
Service Centre Manager Newport
Newport
Working closely with Andrew, Brett is responsible for the daily running of the service centre.
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If you require the services of any of the BP Rolls Group business divisions, please get in touch and we will be happy to discuss your needs.