Salko UK strengthens leadership support with Executive Assistant appointment

Leading mechanical and engineering contractor, Salko UK, has appointed Kathryn Harman as Executive Assistant, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to expand across the UK and Europe.

In her new role, Kathryn will oversee day-to-day executive coordination, streamline internal processes and act as a central point of contact across departments to ensure smooth business operations.

Her appointment follows a significant period of expansion for the East Yorkshire headquartered firm. Over the last 12 months alone, Salko UK employed a record-breaking 161 people nationwide across its high-profile projects with the company’s growth doubling from 2024 to 2025.

Commenting on her appointment, Kathryn said: “I’m thrilled to join Salko UK during such a pivotal time. The scale of the projects, the ambition of the leadership team and the family-oriented culture of the business really stood out to me.

“I look forward to supporting Dean and the wider team by streamlining operations and ensuring the business continues to run smoothly. It’s a real privilege to be part of a company with such a strong family culture and long-standing industry heritage.”

With a varied portfolio, Salko UK has provided mechanical and engineering expertise for clients cross-sector, including mining, energy, industrial and more, working with some of the biggest energy companies in the UK and Europe.

Dean Murphy, CEO of Salko UK, added: “Kathryn’s appointment strengthens our leadership support as we continue to expand across the UK and Europe. Her organisational expertise and leadership experience will be vital in keeping the business running smoothly and supporting our next phase of growth.”

Operating from its bespoke 3.5-acre headquarters in Spaldington, Salko UK delivers mechanical and electrical expertise to the power generation, construction, and engineering industries. Most recently, the firm has been instrumental in providing specialists for nuclear businesses to thrive in the face of a labour shortage.

For more information about Salko UK’s most recent work, head to www.salko.co.uk.