Profile

Company History

Audioworks began back in 1996 as a sole trader business, run then, by the now Managing Director Martin Hodgson. The business developed from Martins keen personal interest in music, which developed into an interest in the Audio industry. By 1998 Martin was employing an assistant sound engineer and working, almost exclusively, in the church sector. By 2001 the business had been converted into a partnership with Michelle Hodgson, who managed the administration of the business. As the business grew it began to outgrow its surroundings and in 2004 the business moved to a commercial unit located in Bentham. Shortly after that Audioworks became a limited company, Audioworks (North West) Ltd. We now employee 6 full time and 2 part time staff and are looking to continue to grow as a business.

Staff - Meet the team

Managing Director - Martin Hodgson - martin@audioworks.co.uk

Martin's technical background is in mechanical engineering and he is educated to HND level. He has gained a deep knowledge of the audio industry over the last 20 years, particularly in respect to the Christian market.  Martin has been involved with the worship team at his church for nearly 25 years.  He currently plays the keyboards as part of the worship team at Ingleton Methodist Church.

Commercial Director - Michelle Hodgson - michelle@audioworks.co.uk

Michelle's background is in marketing and she has a BA Hons in Visual Arts, Design and Marketing. She joined the business in 1999 and is responsible for all the commercial aspects of the business including marketing and HR.  Michelle is an active member of her local church and has been involved with the youthwork team at Ingleton Methodist Church for the last 10 years.  She has a passion for creative worship for all ages.  

Project Management - Tim Parsons - tim@audioworks.co.uk

Tim's background is in education and he is a qualified teacher. This gives him a unique insight into the education sector of our business. Tim is educated to degree level with a BSc in Biology.  Tim supports Martin with the project management at Audioworks. He joined Audioworks in 2005. Tim is actively invloved with Samaritians Purse through 'Operation Christmas Child', and New Wine Radio.

Installation - Allan Fetterman - allan@audioworks.co.uk

Allan also joined Audioworks back in 2005. Allan came from a completely different background in retail logistics. Like Martin, Allan has developed his audio knowledge from his personal interest in music. Allan has a BTec in Information Technology.  He is our senior installation engineer and major fix it man on site.  He also has lead responsibility for health and safety on site. Allan is involved with the worship team at The Fathers House Church in Lancaster

Bench Engineer - Peter Burrage

Peter is a retired Marconi Engineer and brings to Audioworks a depth of technical knowledge. This is currently being tapped into via regular training lectures he runs on site at our offices in Bentham.  Peter not only manages all our off site PAT testing but repairs anything and everything, so he is always busy.

Junior Installation Engineer - Mike Balchin - mike@audioworks.co.uk

Mike is our youngest member of staff and he joined Audioworks as our first apprentice. He has complete one years training Kendal College where he studied in Electro Technical Installation. He has already achieved BTECs in Theatre and Music Technology.  Mike is a keen drummer and a member of his church's worship band.  Until recently he was also in the band 'Zoltan'.

Hire Technician - Chris Brookbanks - chris@audioworks.co.uk

Chris is a "Sound" man. He looks after all our hire requirements. If you need a sound technician along with your equipment then Chris is your man. Chris works one day a week in our offices and also works for Diversity FM.  He is a drummer and a member of his churches worship team.

Administrator - Nicola Allan - nicola@audioworks.co.uk

Nicola joined Audioworks back in October 2010.  She comes from a catering background and this is her first Audio Industry position. She is Martins right hand lady (or secretary as Martin likes to call her!)  Nicola is in charge of the Sales ledger and is already proving to have a flare for sales and customer service.  

Acounts Admin - Catherine Whitaker - catherine@audioworks.co.uk

Cath joined Audioworks just before Nicola in October 2010.  She comes from a background in Banking and is in charge of the purchase ledger, VAT records, Payments and Credit Control.  If you're a supplier and you want paying Catherine is the person to speak to! Catherine is a member of Kirkby Lonsdale Methodist Church.