John Cantwell – Managing Director.

Having completed Batchelor’s degree in Geography & Geology in 1990 then undertook a Masters Degree in Environmental Science at Brunel University London in 1995.

Joining a US firm Midland Research Laboratories headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas USA  John completed further training including work experience both in the UK and USA. Starting as a service engineer John has served an apprenticeship in the field second to none. It is this practicality and diversity in engineering excellence supplemented by further courses including boiler chemistry and cooling tower engineering that gives Albion the technical edge and know how to complete and master any challenge they face.

John augmented his understanding of the legal aspects of compliance by completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Westminster University in 2001.

John has been an Authorising Engineer (water) for a UK NHS Trust and has many years’ experience resolving Legionella issues within healthcare estates including critical care settings.

Johns industry experience is expansive and includes petrochemical, process manufacturing, food and beverage as well as hospitality & healthcare.

Jon has strengthened and cemented this knowledge through participation and membership of the following:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health
• Chartered Biologist and Fellow of Royal Society of Biology
• Member of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estates Management
• Senior member of the Water Management Society

John served for 16 years in the Reserves (Army) both in Royal Regiment of Artillery and Infantry where his specialisms included training to be a patrol medic. It is the qualities learned and ethos instilled that provides Albion with a can do approach.

Albion are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Alex Devine – Service Manager

Water treatment engineer with 20 years’ experience working on industrial plant and water systems including steam boilers and cooling towers.

Alex is fully conversant with steam boiler operation, Cooling towers closed system operation and chemistry.

A graphic designer by training Alex has used these core skills in his status as a qualified Legionella Risk assessor in the surveying and production of detailed system schematics. Alex holds competencies in both testing and monitoring of water systems. Alex is a member of the water management society.

Alex who hails from South Africa is proud to have served his national service in an armoured regiment of the South African Defence Forces.

Harvey Lyon – Service Engineer

Harvey is a time served mechanical engineer and qualified Legionella risk assessor having completed many water treatment and Legionella courses over the 15 years he has served  in the water treatment industry. Harvey is a member of the Water Management Society. Harvey has a wealth of experience as a maintenance and disinfection engineer tasked with overseeing compliance in terms of current legislation to maintain safe water systems.

A former Army Infantry reservist Harvey served in the Royal Green Jackets and latterly the Rifles deploying on exercises around the world in a fascinating career spanning some 20 years.

Michaela Blanarova – Office support and accounts

Michaela carries out our office support and account’s function. A graduate of the University of Ostrava, Czech Republic. Michaela holds a Masters degree in Maths.

Duncan Lyon – Service Engineer South

Duncan joined Albion in 2023 with over 11 years’ experience undertaking a wide range of water treatment duties. Duncan has completed the Swimming Pools Operator course and has a wealth of knowledge in the care and treatment of these systems. He has completed many water treatment and Legionella courses in the course of his career and continues to develop his acquired skills.

Duncan is also a former Army reservist.