History
Chris Johnstone and Mick Bowra joined British Gas (Segas) in 1968 and their career paths included operational management, and the training and assessment of gas fitting operatives. In 1994 they left British Gas and set up VR Publications Limited, which provided a comprehensive portfolio of services and support materials for the gas industry, that included:
- The design and development of technical publications and learning programmes for training and assessment organisations.
- The design and development of assessment models and documentation for certification bodies, in accordance with the Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives.
- The development and assessment of assessors and internal/external verifiers in accordance with CIPD requirements.
- The approval and verification of assessment centres in accordance with the Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives.
- A range of natural gas and LPG technical manuals for domestic and commercial gas installers.
- A range of natural gas and LPG self study workbooks for domestic and commercial gas installers.
ViperGas was launched in 2002 providing technology services supplying over 150 training centres, National Grid, EU Skills, and other large organisations in addition to direct services to individual operatives.
Our Team
David Day, our Managing Director, joined in 2006. David began his career with a leading London advertising agency and has been instrumental in the development of software, web and mobile applications for organisations such as Microsoft, Goldman Sachs and Visa.
Ian Drennan, our Technical Director, joined in 2015. Ian brings vast technical experience to the team following an established career with Corgi and Gas Safe Register.
Arron Blythe, our Sales Director, joined in 2020. Arron has worked in the gas industry his entire career, from management positions at City Heating Spares and Southern Area Sales Manager for Anton Industrial Services.
Company Information
Viper Services Group Limited
Registered in England & Wales Company No 11665064
VAT Registration No 319 2628 95