Firm recognised for supporting Coastguard

LEADING Bexhill employer Hastings Direct has just been honoured by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for the support it gives to staff wishing to volunteer for the service and who can be paged away from their work day at any time to deal with cliff and seaside emergencies.

Coastguard senior manager, Nick Jury, and deputy station officer, Gary Tidman, recently joined Hastings Direct chief executive Edward Fitzmaurice and company employee and Coastguard volunteer Jake Pearson to formally recognise the firm’s contribution.

Mr Fitzmaurice said: “As a responsible employer and Bexhill’s largest employer, we want to support any members of staff who wish to take on more civic responsibility, especially those who wish to volunteer and support our emergency services.

“The Coastguard plays a vital role in protecting and serving the Bexhill community and we are proud to be able to support them in their essential, life-saving work.”

Nick Jury, sector manager, East Sussex added: “Without the support of employers such as Hastings Direct, the Coastguard rescue service would be unable to carry out its important work of protecting the public around the UK coastline.”

The service has 3,800 volunteers nationwide and is currently looking for more in the Bexhill area. Anyone interested should contact Deputy Station Officer Gary Tidman at: [email protected]