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“Covering Scotland”
Formed
in
1970
by
John
Baxter
and
Donald
A
Gillespie,
the
business
has
established
a
reputation
high
standards
of
workmanship and customer service.
The next generation, Paul Baxter and Donnie Gillespie, took over the running of the company in 1992.
Each director has over 35 years’ experience in the trade.
Baxter
&
Gillespie
has
roots
firmly
in
the
Glasgow
area.
From
small
offices,
the
company
moved
to
spacious
modern
premises
in
1993.
This
Auld
Street
base
is
a
convenient
central
location
which
allows
the
firm
to
service
contracts
throughout the country, a validation of its “Covering Scotland” motto.
The
company
employs
highly-motivated
painters
and
decorators
and
Ames
tapers,
all
of
whom
carry
CSCS
cards.
Baxter
&
Gillespie’s
apprenticeships
offer
opportunities
to
young
tradespeople,
a
regular
intake
that
helps
invigorate
the
workforce.
Site
work
is
overseen
by
SMSTS
supervisors,
master
tradesmen
committed
to
furthering
the
Baxter
&
Gillespie
brand.
Many
of
the
supervisors
have
up
to
15
years’
experience
with
the
company,
a
strong
endorsement
of
its
standing
within
the industry and appreciation of good working conditions.
The
painters
and
decorators
are
supported
by
an
eight-strong
team
in
Auld
Street.
Throughout
all
departments,
continuous staff development enhances skills and improves the service to clients.
Baxter & Gillespie is one of Scotland’s leading painting contractors.
BAXTER & GILLESPIE IS ONE OF SCOTLAND’S LEADING PAINTING CONTRACTORS