Meet the team
Training CoursesMartin Castle Ltd (MCL-UK) is a rope access company that was formed in 2008, primarily to provide working at height solutions and training. Many years have passed and experience gained to widen the breadth of not only training, but also rope access services that MCL-UK can now offer to its clients.
As the company has grown, Martin has brought in additional team members to meet the demand for the courses that he runs.
Martin Castle
Managing Director
Martin Castle has been working in the rope access industry for nearly 20 years. When Martin set up MCL-UK in 2008, the company was primarily offering IRATA Training. IRATA Rope Access Training has always been a key part of the business and the scope of training has expanded to address the demand in other areas closely related to Industrial Rope Access. In parallel to this development, Martin has branched out to offer a range of consultancy and rope access services. As these areas have grown, so has our team. Martin overseas all activity within the business whilst remaining an active part of the training team. Martin is also an IRATA assessor. Climbing also plays a large part in Martin’s spare time, as well as caving and trekking.
Joanna Castle
Director
Joanna joined MCL-UK on a full-time basis in 2015. Joanna’s background is diverse, ranging from project management in the defence and aeronautics industry to banking, primarily equity research. Since taking up a full-time role with MCL-UK, Joanna has taken on responsibility for overseeing the company accounts, development of the website, IT support and other tasks to support the overall running of the business. As a keen runner, Joanna enjoys a range of outdoor activities, as well as pilates and yoga.
Martin Flisher
Level 3 Technician / Trainer
Martin Flisher has a wealth of experience both onshore and offshore. Martin has been a team member for many years but on a full-time basis since 2015. Martin’s background puts him in an excellent position to provide the most well-rounded training across IRATA, GWO and general First Aid, as well as Anchor Installation & Testing. Martin is also one of our key operatives, contributing to some of our biggest, and longest running contracts. Outside of MCL, Martin is an experienced SCUBA diver, keen kayaker and enjoys horse riding, amongst many other pursuits.
Jayden Beatham
Level 3 Technician / Trainer
Jayden has been part of the MCL team since 2018. Originally from South Africa, Jayden started with MCL-UK as an IRATA Trainee Trainer and has progressed to full-time trainer. Jayden helps candidates reach the full potential and gain the qualification they are working towards. Jayden also has a range of operational experience on and offshore which makes him a very useful person to tap for information on career progression. All our staff at MCL-UK are available to help candidates with whatever queries they may have about the industry as a whole.
Justina Ciruniene
Office Administrator
Justina joined MCL-UK in May 2018 and since then has been an integral part of the company’s operations. Justina is the first point of contact, looking after all the training bookings and administration for the business. Originally from Lithuania, Justina has been in the UK since 2003. She has a BSc in Finance, Money & Banking. Justina is on hand to deal with any questions you may have regarding training and operational work enquiries.
Pete O’Rourke
Level 2 Technician / Trainee Trainer
Pete joined MCL-UK at the start of 2019, but has already proven himself to be an asset to the team. Pete is currently training to become an IRATA instructor, as well as being one of our First Aid trainers. Pete has also been involved in a number of our other courses and operational commitments. He is an experienced rope access window cleaner and rigger.
Hollie Daley
Level 3 Technician / Trainee Trainer
Hollie has been part of the MCL-UK team since the summer of 2018, joining us to complete the complex construction of the new rides at Dreamland in Margate. Since then, Hollie has become a trainee IRATA Trainer and has been a valuable member of the IRATA training staff. Hollie is an experienced rigger and has worked on a range of buildings and structure from the Thames Barrier to museums, and other sites all over the world. Again, we a proud to have someone like Hollie who contributes to the versality of MCL-UK.
George Buist
Level 2 Technician / GWO Trainer
George is part of our GWO Training Team, covering the 5 modules required to become a GWO Technician. George is a highly experienced Blade Repair technician, rope access operative and talented climber. George is also one of our First Aid Trainers. We are pleased to have George as one of our instructors as he has such a diverse background within the rope access and climbing arenas.
Looking for Rope Training courses?
We provide regular Rope Access Training for IRATA levels 1, 2 and 3, as well as training for working at height, in confined and difficult spaces and equipment testing and inspection.
