Atlas Copco Rental announces senior leadership appointment

In his new role, Careless will spearhead Atlas Copco Rental’s activities across the UK and Ireland, with responsibility for all core business functions including operations, sales, and service. His appointment supports the company’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence in the UK and Ireland and delivering high-quality rental solutions.

Atlas Copco Rental specialises in the provision of compressed air, nitrogen, power modules, and steam boilers, as well as specialist subsea cleaning and flow equipment, for short or long-term demands, planned contingencies or unexpected emergencies. 

In addition to its rental assets, Atlas Copco Rental also provides a host of supporting services including freight and logistics; installation, commissioning and decommissioning; fuel management and energy management; on-site operators; training, supervision, and specialist technicians. 

Careless has been with the Atlas Copco Group for more than 30 years having started his career as a field service engineer with Atlas Copco Compressors in 1994. In 2006, he moved to the role of UK technical support engineer before progressing to the role of North East region service manager and subsequently North East region team leader for Atlas Copco Compressors.

For the past 13 years, Careless has held the role of operations manager for Atlas Copco Rental UK and Ireland. In addition to leading the organisation’s operational activity he managed its sustainability initiatives - achieving significant success, with Atlas Copco Rental UK and Ireland already reaching its 2030 targets.

"It’s a privilege to step into this role and continue contributing to an organisation which delivers state-of-the-art rental solutions and a first-class service to its customers," said Careless.

"My career with Atlas Copco spans more than three decades and I am dedicated to harnessing my experience to support my colleagues and ensure we continue to prioritise operational and service excellence - keeping Atlas Copco Rental first in mind and first in choice for our customers, while helping them realise their ambitions."

Careless's appointment follows a year of growth for Atlas Copco Rental in the UK and Ireland as in 2024 the company made a significant investment into new equipment and opened a 17,000 square foot depot in Gloucester. The new depot was established in direct response to increasing customer demand and will support the company in strengthening its presence in the South and South West.

The Gloucester depot complements the company’s existing locations in Dundee, South Shields and Cork.

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