Kevin joined BAE Systems in 2002 after leaving the armed forces. He started his career at the company in the engineering department of Tornado development. That same year, Kevin took on another very different challenge; becoming a Mountain Rescue volunteer.
“I’m an outdoor person whether it’s walking, scrambling or mountain biking, so that naturally led me to Mountain Rescue. Helping other people is the exciting stuff. It always feels great to be able to rescue someone who really needs us.”
Kevin has been able to balance his career and mountain rescue work for 22 years. He still works for BAE Systems, now as a Logistics Team Leader in Samlesbury. Within Mountain Rescue, Kevin has also held a team leader title and is now the Mid Pennines Search and Rescue Operations Lead.
“I’ve attended hundreds of callouts over the years. It can be very challenging. I’ve worked on some high profile incidents but at the end of the day, it’s a team effort. It’s a privilege to work with like-minded people.”
Kevin says his employers are very supportive of his volunteering efforts. He uses the company’s special leave policy to attend callouts.
“Every manager I’ve had through my career at BAE Systems has been so supportive of my role. Having your company behind you is a phenomenal thing. Without their support, I wouldn’t have been able to play my part in saving lives.”
Kevin was delighted to learn he’s being awarded an MBE for more than two decades of service to Mountain Rescue.
“I’m still surprised, shocked and quite humbled. Mountain rescue is a volunteer service, it’s free and there are over 4000 other mountain rescuers doing their bit. To be selected among all those hardworking people is a real honour.”
Kevin will be awarded his MBE during an investiture ceremony in 2025.
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