Simon Baines

Simon Baines possesses extensive experience in customer support, sales, and commercial management within various industries. Currently serving as the Head of Customer Support & Marketing at Ainscough Crane Hire since January 2017, Simon oversees inbound and outbound sales teams, manages the National Managed Accounts Hire Desk, and leads the Commercial Pricing team for Regional & Heavy Cranes. Prior roles include Customer Services Manager and Commercial Support Team Leader at Blakeleys Recycling Ltd, and Commercial Manager positions at Envirosystems UK Ltd and Chase Polythene Ltd. Notably, Simon held the role of National Sales Manager at Chase Polythene Ltd, where food-grade polythene films and bags are manufactured, as well as Sales Manager at Jason Plastics and QA Manager & Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at Total Polyfilm Ltd. Simon's career began as a Sales Office Manager at Total Polyfilm, where dedication to sales excellence and operational efficiency was established.