
We secure your world.
Our journey began in 2016, we set out on a mission to change the automation and aluminium industry – bringing a better choice, quality, and service to clients across West Yorkshire.
We were a four-man band working from a small unit in Pudsey. Since then, we’ve grown quickly. A bigger team, bigger premises and bigger customers.
We’re now one of the leading suppliers of automated access systems, aluminium and glazing solutions for construction, manufacturing and public sites across the north of England and beyond.
And we’re not stopping there.
Our hard work and commitment to high standards hasn’t gone unnoticed – we’ve proud to have picked up a number of awards, including…





“The Crucial team come to work every day and give 100%. Our strong culture has been present from day one and it’s what drives us forward – helping us go from strength to strength.”
– Paul Van Heeswyk, Director
Meet the team
We’re a tight-knit team of engineers and operational experts who pride ourselves on providing our customers with unmatched levels of quality and service.
Here are some of the friendly faces that make up our family. We’re growing quickly too, so if you’re looking for your next role, why not make it Crucial?
Paul Van Heeswyk
Managing Director
Den Waterworth
Head of Operations
Rob Scott
Finance Manager
Lynda Lister
Admin Manager
Tom Brown
Commercial Supervisor
Chris Walton
Automation and Maintenance Supervisor
Debi Fisher
Trainee Automation Supervisor
Lee Whitton
Shop Foreman
Rebecca Mallinson
Marketing Coordinator
Sam Hastings
Accounts Payable Clerk
Julie Atkinson
Office Administrator
Diana Rafaelova
Credit Controller
Vince Lewis
Senior Fitter & Surveyor
Marc Nelson
Senior Site Supervisor