Our Team
As an owner managed business, people are key to our success. Prodrill are supported internally and externally by our network of industry professionals, applicants, consultants, advisors and business partners who all support our business success.
Louise Wood
Recruitment Director
Louise Wood
Recruitment Director
Experience
30+ years in recruitment & talent acquisition
30+ years supporting the Energy, Finance, and Commercial industries
Member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
Specialisms
Full Life-cycle recruitment solutions
Multi-discipline technical specialist
Permanent staffing solutions
Off-Payroll legislation (IR35)
Profile
Commencing her recruitment career in 1989, Louise has developed her career from a practical hands-on recruiter to a seasoned professional in the recruitment industry who has managed multi-million-pound campaigns for leading organisations. After 15 years developing her career within large corporate recruitment businesses, specialising in permanent recruitment at executive level, Louise was headhunted in 2006 by one her top clients to join Prodrill.
Louise is passionate about providing the right recruitment solutions to clients in the ever-changing workforce landscape. She has built up an extensive knowledge of contractor management as well as knowledge of IR35 (off-payroll) legislation. Louise was a key contributor to the OEUK (formerly Oil & Gas UK) working group that developed the initial Off-Payroll (IR35) guidance for OGUK members. She continues to work closely with corporate member bodies, passing her knowledge willingly to both clients and contractors to aid them in their recruitment strategies. With her diverse commercial and recruitment experience, Louise has been critical in the continued development of the Prodrill brand throughout the energy industry.
Louise by nature is a people person, driven, she loves to discuss challenges and finding solutions to problems. You will find Louise walking her dogs across Scotland’s hill and glens, visiting St Andrews beach, and enjoying some of Scotland’s fine larder where she has a passion for quality food, travelling and gin.
Laura Paterson
Client Relationship Manager
Laura Paterson
Client Relationship Manager
Experience
12+ years recruitment expertise
25+ years travel industry knowledge
Customer service champion
Specialisms
Technical oil & gas recruitment
PAYE & Limited Company Contractor management
Permanent staffing solutions
Staff training and development
Profile
An experienced and dedicated Recruitment Manager, Laura has a breadth of technical recruitment knowledge including well services, drilling, subsea and completions, along with the engineering disciplines.
Her diligence and strong belief in equality, customer service and company values set her apart. Laura works closely with highly experienced and seasoned professionals in the energy arena and has been the recipient of an unprecedented amount of referral work, as both clients and contractors have recommended her as one of the outstanding professionals on the market. Before joining Prodrill, Laura spent over 25 years in the travel industry, she is highly knowledgeable in geographical areas and administrations such as VISA’s, travel, and work permits.
Laura’s passions include her love for soul music and cooking for her family. Laura’s dream job would be as a Michelin Inspector. She also spends time in spiritual development including reiki, meditation and walking on the beaches of Scotland.
Aileen Cowie
Payroll & Accounting Supervisor
Aileen Cowie
Payroll & Accounting Supervisor
Experience
30 years accounting & payroll experience
25 years within the energy industry
15 years recruitment knowledge
Specialisms
Payroll management
PAYE Tax & Pension administration
Financial and management reporting
Diligence
Deadlines
Profile
With over 30 years accounting and finance expertise, Aileen has a wealth of knowledge across all areas of payroll, financial and management reporting. Aileen joined the business over 16 years ago transferring to support Prodrill prior to the MBO in 2009. Fast forward 15 years and Aileen has supported the business through various cycles of legislative change and has in recent years has developed her payroll and pension skills to support the ever-changing business landscape for contingent labour.
Aileen has an extraordinary diligence and takes pride in reconciling information to deliver quality output. Aileen manages and oversees our payroll and finance functions. She is a key member of the management team and collaborates very closely with the Directors on all aspects of fiscal management of the business. Aileen is a member of Certified Institute of Payroll Professionals and manages all of our PAYE Temporary Worker’s payroll.
When she is not looking after her lovely cats, Aileen can often be seen holidaying in Disney, donning Micky Mouse ears (she is a kid at heart), and attending various comedy shows where she enjoys a good laugh.
Heather Cowie
Administration Support
Heather Cowie
Administration Support
Experience
Management graduate from Robert Gordon University
1 year recruitment experience
5 years working in the retail / leisure sector
Specialisms
IT systems
Attention to detail
Supportive attitude
Cracking bad jokes
Profile
Heather is one of our most recent recruits having graduated in 2021. With a keen attitude, Heather joined the business to give her practical commercial experience on a temporary basis. Over the initial 6 months, Heather was mentored and trained across various aspects of the business, which has led to her appointment converting to a staff role in recognition of her adaptability.
Heather’s role is to support the recruitment team and contractual compliance, liaising internally with the wider team, candidates, and clients externally. Heather has a natural ability with IT-related matters and is quickly building up her expertise on our internal CRM system. She is keen, willing to learn and will continue to take on more responsibility over time. She also makes a very good cup of coffee, often treating the team to her special blend.
A bit of bookworm, you will often find Heather in a quiet corner engrossed in a good book or completing jigsaw puzzles whilst her beloved cat Sooty is snoring next to her. Heather enjoys attending music gigs and can be found in the kitchen baking delicious delights for her grandma.
