MELTON: Jane Collins has been appointed as the Melton branch manager for independent East Anglian building supplies company Kent Blaxill.

Ms Collins, who lives with her family in Ipswich, takes over at the Suffolk branch after gaining management experience with a large national chain where she prided herself on giving excellent customer service.

“With a major refurbishment of the branch planned for next year, Jane will have a big role to play in developments,” said John Ford, Kent Blaxill operations director.

Outside of work Ms Collins, who was a pupil at was a pupil at Westbourne School in Ipswich, enjoys walking her dog and spending as much time as possible with her friends and family.