Property solutions specialist Rok has appointed an area leader for its Teesside office. PAUL FRANKLIN has worked for the group for 11 years at sites in Milton Keynes and Warrington.

The 37-year-old, who is from Hull but now lives in Great Ayton, will be responsible for developing the Teesside business and supporting local teams working on a range of projects throughout the area.

Having worked as a joiner before joining Rok, Mr Franklin is working towards a degree in construction management.

Mr Franklin said: "Having already worked as a team leader for Stonecare, which is part of the Rok group, I was keen to become more involved with the brand as a whole as it developed in new regions."