Meet the Rapid Access Team
117 people across four sites in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. From the factory floor to the boardroom, every person at Rapid Access plays a part in delivering the UK's most trusted access solutions. Here is who we are.
Who are the team at Rapid Access?
The Rapid Access team is a 117-strong group of manufacturing specialists, product designers, technical engineers, sales professionals, and operations staff based across four facilities in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Founded in 2008 with 18 employees, the team designs, manufactures, tests, and delivers fire-rated access panels, riser doors, loft hatches, and meter overboxes for the UK construction industry, supporting projects from hospitals and schools to landmark developments like The Shard and Battersea Power Station.
Built by People Who Care
Behind every access panel, riser door, and loft hatch is a team of people who take pride in what they make. Our manufacturing team runs precision CNC equipment and hand-assembles products to exacting standards. Our design engineers develop bespoke solutions for complex projects. Our technical team provides specification advice to architects, contractors, and Building Control officers across the UK.
What makes us different is not just the products we make, it is the people who make them. We invest in training, development, and creating an environment where people stay and grow. Many of our team have been with us for years, building expertise that benefits every project we work on.
Founders & Directors
Ross Stokes
(Short bio — background, role in founding, vision for the company.)
Donna Marvin
Responsible for overseeing the company's overall financial health including cashflow management, banking and funding, financial reporting, and ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Works closely with fellow directors to ensure a positive, supportive environment.
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Business Development & Sales
Our sales and business development team builds and maintains relationships with contractors, architects, specifiers, distributors, and merchants across the UK. They are the first point of contact for new enquiries and the ongoing relationship managers for key accounts.
Katie Nellany
Katie leads the growth of the business across the UK construction, distributor, and architectural sectors. She drives sales performance through a high-impact external sales team focused on building strong relationships and promoting industry-leading access panels and riser doors, while guiding the internal sales team to deliver exceptional customer experience, fast response times, and reliable support.
Matt Brook
Matt leads the sales and marketing strategy across the Rapid Access group, including Exitile, Palco, and FlipFix. He oversees key account management, market development, and brand positioning, with a focus on growing the company's presence across all sectors.
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Technical Support
Our technical team provides specification advice, compliance guidance, and project support to architects, contractors, and Building Control officers. They are the people who make sure the right product is specified for the right application, every time.
Sammie Blenkinsopp
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Design & Engineering
Our design and engineering team develops new products, creates bespoke solutions for complex projects, and works directly with architects and specifiers. They are the people behind innovations like RapidFit and FlipFix.
Rob Carter
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(Short bio — engineering background, technical innovation, testing.)
Manufacturing & Production
The largest team in the business. CNC operators, fabricators, assemblers, quality inspectors, and production managers who manufacture over 700 million parts across our Nuneaton facilities. They turn raw steel into tested, certified access solutions.
Chris James
Oversees the daily flow of production, ensuring lines move smoothly from order to despatch. Focuses on efficiency, quality, and keeping the team well-supported.
Dave Harbon
Looks after production for stock items including quality control and making sure stock is correct for customers and out on time.
Operations & Logistics
Keeping everything moving: procurement, stock management, dispatch, and delivery coordination across four sites. The operations team makes sure products get to site on time, every time.
Rob Lawrance
Rob manages the Integrated Management System across Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety, ensuring compliance from order placement through to completion. Working closely with the Managing Director, he drives continual improvement across all operations and maintains the standards behind our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Charlotte West
Oversees core HR functions and supports financial operations management. Leads initiatives to enhance employee engagement, streamline HR processes, and strengthen talent development. Works closely with the Finance Director on financial planning and organisational performance.
Sabrina Blenkinsopp
(Bio to follow.)
Marketing & Digital
Driving brand awareness, managing our digital presence, creating technical content, and supporting the sales team with the tools and materials they need to win work.
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The Wider Team
The people on this page represent a fraction of the 117-strong Rapid Access team. Behind them are the production operatives, quality inspectors, warehouse staff, administrators, and support teams who keep the business running every day. Every person plays a part in making sure our products are designed right, built right, and delivered on time. If you would like to join us, we are always looking for good people.
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Whether you need technical specification advice, want to discuss a project, or are looking for a quote, our team is ready to help. Get in touch and we will connect you with the right person.