Meet The Team
Our skilled team, from plumbers to engineers, is passionate about delivering exceptional results. Proudly rooted in Taranaki, we’re dedicated to our community.
Our Founders
Decades of Plumbing Experience
Our founders Jeremy and Racheal Cottam have extensive experience in the construction industry, having started their careers working for large companies such as CML Group, Boral Gas, and Dart Pipeline in New Zealand and Australia.
In 1999, they formed Flush Plumbing Limited in Auckland, which later grew into Offshore Plumbing Services Limited.
“In recent years as we have grown and grown our OPS family with a wider range of skilled personnel, we’ve diversified our services to include subdivisions and civil work, earning us Level One contractor status with the New Plymouth District Council for water connections.”
The OPS Team
Our Passionate Professionals
We invite you to get to know some of our incredible team members featured below. These are just a few of the dedicated professionals who help bring our projects to life.
Richard Butler
Foreman - NZQA Certificate Level 4 Water Reticulation
Richard brings over a decade of experience in watermain contracts on busy roads, emergency repairs, and tie-ins, including work on pipe bridges and state highways. His role as foreman underscores his ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Ian Stothard
Site Manager - Certified Gas Fitter, Gas Network Operations Level 3 Pressure Control
With a background in project supervision, gas fitting, and plumbing in England, Ian started his New Zealand career in 2009. He has worked with companies like Electrix and Enzed on major gas installations and has contributed to gas reticulation projects in New Plymouth.
Neihana Rangitonga
Site Traffic Manager - STMS AB
Neihana brings over five years of hands-on experience in site traffic management, specialising in maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow on numerous state highways across Taranaki. His expertise ensures that every project runs smoothly, with minimal disruption to road users while prioritising safety at all times.
Matt Jones Sleep
Site Supervisor - Registered Drainlayer, NZQA Wastewater Level 4
Matt boasts 7 years of experience in water and wastewater construction, with significant expertise in capital projects and maintenance contracts, particularly on state highways. He recently led the Stratford Watermain renewals project as foreman, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
Bobby Jones
Foreman
Bobby spent his early career in the oil and gas field in Australia. Moving back to New Zealand and Joining the OPS family over a decade ago. Current competencies for working with PE pipe Digger operator with extensive experience in working in and around busy road with multiple high-risk utilities on site. He understands the process for identifying risk and processes need to mitigate them while doing excavations.