Travis Perkins Hire has officially appointed Ian Sharman-Jones as its new managing director. Let’s explore what this means for the future direction of Travis Perkins Hire.
Who is Ian Sharman-Jones?
Mr Sharman-Jones has held a number of leadership roles within Travis Perkins, having joined the business in 2014. His most recent position was Midlands Regional Director; however, over his 11-year career with the company, he has worked to inspire a customer-focused approach, develop talent, and drive market growth in a sustainable way.
Looking to the future
In his new role, Sharman-Jones said he looks forward to ensuring hiring from Travis Perkins is a reliable, accessible, and effortless experience for every customer, whether they are working on smaller jobs or contributing to the delivery of significant construction projects.
Sharman-Jones is honoured to have the opportunity to lead Travis Perkins Hire into the next chapter. It is a brand that has been built on the core principles of providing all customers with the support and confidence to tackle every job cost-effectively, efficiently, and safely.
Opportunities in the construction sector
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that construction output grew by 1.2% between Q1 and Q2 of 2025.
There are many career opportunities in the construction sector, and you can browse builders merchants jobs on websites such as https://bmcareers.com/distributors-and-builders-merchants-vacancies/.
As Sharman-Jones has shown, there is often much scope to evolve and progress in this sector, with many opportunities to take on positions of leadership and roles that will have a direct and positive impact on the customer experience.
