Our Team

J L Connolly operates with a team of between 50 to 60 (season dependent) qualified painters and paperhangers, brush hands and apprentices including experienced foremen for on-site supervision.

Team members are directly employed by J L Connolly and are fully conversant with the application of all types of paints, textured coating systems and wall coverings.

The Company Policy is to employ and train apprentices to play a part in the future of our trade.

We assemble teams with the best mix of experience and expertise to carry out each contract.

We follow through with a range of commercial and residential services designed to maximise the life and integrity of the applications used.

We guarantee and stand behind all contracts our trade qualified staff undertake. J L Connolly takes great pride in the knowledge that our staff are professional and focused ensuring each contract is completed to the highest standard. 

Meet the team

Name: Michelle Weller 
Position: Office Manager 
Phone: 07 847 2571 

Michelle is responsible for the office and financial management of the company. This requires her excellent communication, organisational, accurate accounting and time management skills. Michelle provides a friendly and positive environment for our staff and clientele. 

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Name: John Aukino 
Position: General Manager / Director
Mobile: 027 444 8105 

John has over 30 years experience in the painting and decorating industry. His vast experience as an applicator of both paint and wall coverings, transition to Project Manager and now General Manager, makes John a highly valued team member. 

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Name: Darryl Stuart
Position: Quantity Surveyor 
Mobile: 027 284 8588 

Darryl is a qualified Quantity Surveyor having worked in construction, project and programme management for over 28 years.  Previously a director of one of the largest painting companies in the region, and as a valued asset Darryl brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team.
 
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Name: Tony Lamb 
Position: Quantity Surveyor 
Mobile: 022 627 0965 

Tony has joined our company after 8 years with the Hamilton City Council as Project Manager (Facilities Management). Previous to this, Tony has had many years’ experience quantity surveying for painting and main contractors. His vast experience is a valuable asset to our team.  

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Name: Royden Moke 
Position: Operations Manager 
Mobile: 027 436 8177 

Royden served his apprenticeship with J L Connolly Ltd.  He then spent three years in Europe further increasing his trade knowledge. He returned to the company in 2003, and advanced through promotion to Operations Manager. Royden has a wealth of practical knowledge and experience in the painting and construction related industries. 

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Name: Ross Fleming 
Position: Managing Director 
Mobile: 027 431 9511

Ross is a qualified Painter and Decorator. He served his apprenticeship with J L Connolly Ltd from 1980. He advanced through promotion to Contracts Manager and, after buying the company in 1996, Managing Director. Ross has a wealth of practical knowledge and experience in painting and construction related industries. 

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Name: Lynda Aukino 
Position: Health & Safety 
Mobile: 027 548 8450

Lynda has joined our team as our Health and Safety Officer.  She brings a happy and positive attitude to the sites and has the team actively engaged in health and safety matters.  She has qualifications in Managing Worksafe Safety (IOSH) and ICAM Investigation. 

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Name: Mark Fleming
Position: Industrial Flooring
Mobile: 027 444 0477

Mark has been working in sales and marketing with our co-company Rustproof Coatings Ltd for over a decade and has now taken over the running of our industrial flooring team.  Contact Mark for any industrial flooring, 6mm toppings, floor grinding or swimming pool painting

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