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The Zockoll Group was formed out of necessity really, when one man started introducing some of his somewhat, foreign ideas to the great British public in the 1960’s.
Jim Zockoll was in an enviable position of being able to travel the world as an airline pilot, and with that came the opportunity to see first hand how the rest of the world did things. Whereas most people did not consider these differences as more than just a curiosity, Jim had the ability to see what could be done and the drive to see it through.
Almost fifty years on and the world is a very different place, but new ideas and opportunities are still abundant to the keen eye. It's not about the quick gain, but rather the care and attention to detail with which ideas are brought to life. From the way Dyno-Rod transformed how drains are cleared, to the perception and expectation of a professional handyman service.
At 80, Jim still actively heads the group as chairman from the head office in Surbiton. Managing the business has passed down to his son Steven and his highly experienced management team who draw from the past those experiences that make Zockoll the company it is today.
joined Zockoll at just 16 years old and has risen through the ranks to become one of the foundation stones of the company. In his role as company secretary, he keeps his hand in many pies and provides the 'double check' required when ideas become reality.
first began his involvement with Zockoll in 1992 and has maintained a variety of managerial roles within the organization. He is able to put his mind to any task required from managing the Plumbing franchise to development of the flowers business.
