Our Team
Warren Burch
Managing Director
Warren first started working for Seamariner in 1996 as a Recruitment Consultant. He has worked closely with all ranks in various sectors and specialised in Deck Ratings and various offshore roles.
Throughout his working career Warren has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge, which he is able to apply to his current role as Seamariner’s MD – working on innovative and dynamic ways of pushing the team and the company forward. Warren also heads the accounts team which enables him to have a full, hands-on overview of all activities.
Outside of work Warren supports Southampton FC, he plays for his local vets side and also enjoys a variety of other sports.
Jenny Wilding
Head of Legal & ISO
Jenny joined the team in May 2018. Jenny has a LLB(hons) Law from the University of Bournemouth and previously worked as a Paralegal for one of the leading law firms, based in South England & Wales.
In her role as Head of Legal & ISO Jenny manages our ISO Compliance, which involves carrying out internal audits and reviewing/drafting our internal procedures to ensure compliance. Jenny is also involved in our contract process and liaises with our clients regarding contract terms.
Outside of work Jenny is kept busy by her two sons and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Mike Day
Recruitment Manager
Mike joined Seamariner in 2002 being one of Seamariner’s longest serving employees.
Mike oversees all recruitment for Engineering Officers, ETO’s and Engine Ratings as well as Technical Recruitment of Offshore personnel. Mike is involved in all decision making within Seamariner Limited.
In Mikes spare time he enjoys festivals, live music, travel, movies and eating out.
Mike enjoys his football and supports Southampton FC. He enjoys watching Southampton whether it being a home game, away game or down the pub with friends. He also plays 5-A-Side during the week and is in the local veterans football team for the Royal British Legion Charity.
Mike has recently become a Dad and enjoys spending time with his family.
Greg LIvermore
Recruitment Manager
Greg joined Seamariner in 2007, his expertise and attention to detail in the recruitment of Deck Officers / DPO’s has ensured both Clients and Officers alike keep returning time and time again.
Greg is a family man and enjoys spending time with his children, playing football and cricket, and metal detecting.
Scott Nicholas
Recruitment Consultant
Scott has worked in the maritime industry since 2008. Working with a variety of different vessels including oil and chemical tankers, container vessels and cruise ships. He was heavily involved in coordinating port calls, spares deliveries and large scale crew changes. In 2017 the opportunity arose for him to join our team and help grow our Deck Ratings division. Since then he has worked hard to build a strong database of skilled and reliable deck ratings with experience in a wide variety of sectors.
Outside of work Scott enjoys spending time with his young family and playing football with friends.
Sue Banyard
Office Manager
Sue joined the team in 2016 as our Administration and Travel Assistant. She was new to the industry however, she continues to show great enthusiasm in developing her skills while learning all aspects of the business.
Sue is a great support to the whole team, providing full administrative support, responsible for all travel bookings, assisting with credit control matters and, in respect to our ISO accreditation Sue carries out internal audits ensuring we are working in accordance with our Management Procedures.
Sue is a family person and splits her spare time between her children, doing arts and crafts with her daughter and supporting her son with his media (Marvel and DC) projects. Sue also loves to bake and often brings in treats for the rest of the team.
Leigh Fitzpatrick
Senior Administrator / Travel & Logistics
Leigh started Seamariner in 2021 and works closely with Sue, Shannon and Abby in the Admin and Travel Department.
In her free time Leigh enjoys spending time with family and friends and paddle boarding at the beach.
Abby Harkins
Administration Assistant / Travel & Logistics
Abby started at Seamariner in 2022 and enjoys working in the Admin and Travel division.
In her free time Abby enjoys spending time with friends and going to the gym and dance classes.
Simon Moriarty
Systems Administrator
Coming from the hospitality industry, Simon joined us in mid 2023 as our systems administrator. With his prior knowledge and self taught skills, he was looking for an opportunity to work with the IT industry and continue to grow his skillset. As such, its his job to maintain and manage the IT in our business.
In his free time, Simon likes to play video games, build computers, go to the gym and spend time with his friends and family.
Lewis Soutter
Administration / Deck
Joining in 2023, Lewis assists in aiding the deck division team with recruitment, along with contacting seafarers and client companies.
Outside of work, he has an interest in video games, music and going to the gym.
Jeff Cull
Recruitment Consultant
Jeff joined Seamariner in 2023 as our new catering recruitment consultant after a previous career in the construction industry. He is responsible for co-ordinating with anyone either looking for catering staff or candidates for catering jobs.
Outside of the office, Jeff is a family man who has a passion for football, both watching and playing.
Nelson Calvinho
Administration / Engineering
Joining in 2024 as an apprentice, Nelson assists in aiding the Engineering division team with recruitment and onboarding, along with contacting seafarers and client companies.
Outside of work, he has an interest in FOREX trading and social media.
Kyle Farrell
Administration / Deck
Starting in 2024, Kyle has proven himself a competent assistant to Greg and Scott. He is well mannered, quick to answer the phones and proficient in IT.
Shannon Wells
Administrator / Travel & Logistics
Starting in 2024, Shannon previously worked in education. Deciding in a career change, she joined up with Seamariner and helps Leigh and Abby in our travel department.