Darren Hawkins has joined Revive as business development officer to support and develop its increasing number of smart repair technicians.

Hawkins has extensive experience in the automotive and franchise sectors having previously worked for ServiceMaster and Snap-on Tools where he was franchise manager.

Before joining Revive he worked as a consultant for six months devising and implementing the franchise system for DIY and hardware company, Mica.

Managing director Mark Llewellyn said: “We are delighted that a candidate of Darren’s calibre has decided to join the Revive team at such an exciting phase of both our own company and the smart industry as a whole.”