our story
Pioneers in robotics and automation
We are a new business spun out from Tharsus Group – building on decades of sector expertise. VersaTile is the next step in a journey that has seen 15+ years development and manufacture of smart machines and robots.
With proven experience and expertise in engineering, robotics, software development and AI, we are passionate about delighting customers with great products.
our purpose
We’re passionate about delivering tech that matters
Our Team
Embracing talent
At VersaTile we’re inclusive, diverse and hybrid: we embrace talent from around the world, working both at our headquarters in Blyth, Northumberland as well as remotely.
Brian Palmer
Founder
Colin Skene
Project Principal
Craig Wright
Manufacturing Lead
David Fairbairn
Mathematician
Emma Steel
Material Controller
Holger Schulz
Senior Mathematician
Joni Rautavuori
CEO
Kerry Patterson
Head of HR
Martin McCourt
Non Executive Director
Paul Featonby
CTO
Richard Laycock
CFO
Tom Oliver
Senior Software Engineer
David Williams
Chairman
Dave Swan
Senior Solutions Architect
our values
Passionate about our values
Aim higher
To achieve global best, each of us has to aim beyond ordinary. So go for brilliance, go for stretch. Demand more from yourself and from your colleagues. Challenge and be challenged.
think wider
Every decision we make impacts on a bigger picture. So make every decision the right decision; think wider about each decision’s effect on the project, on other people, on our ultimate goal.
Work together
Greatness is rarely a solo effort and it never can be in our business. We work together to achieve a shared purpose with our colleagues, our partners and our customers. We each bring distinct and essential strengths. More is definitely more. Each deserves respect.
Working at VersaTile
We’re here to create great tech that helps drive efficient and sustainable solutions. We do this by designing and building great products which enable our customers to do amazing things.
To be successful at this we bring together a diverse and talented group of people – united in their desire to create technology that solves the big challenges.
We’re always looking for great people who want to work with some of the most exciting businesses on the planet. There are opportunities for everyone – from mechanical, electronic and electrical engineers to data scientists and mathematicians, software and firmware developers, operators and supply chain experts, as well as marketing and delivery.
“VersaTile combines genuine startup-like enthusiasm with the development of a tangible product that is making a meaningful impact on the industry.”
Mateusz, Software Developer
“We have a fantastic team, the project is dynamic and varied – no two days are the same.”
Colin, Project Principal