Jack Carver is the first of the fifth generation of the Carver family to join the Board following his father and grandfathers before him.

Carvers Building Supplies has appointed Jack Carver to the position of Director.

Renowned for being a local family business, Henry Carver’s son Jack is the first of the fifth generation of the Carver family to join the Board of Directors, following his father and grandfathers before him.

Jack has worked for the company for over four years, working his way through many departments, before heading up the Latvian Timber Imports sales department.

Jack’s new responsibilities will include the brand new Fibo Concrete Plant, Range Cooker Centre and Bathroom Showroom.

Henry said: "We are delighted to welcome Jack on board. It’s an exciting time for the company, we are celebrating 125 years and our plans for the future include continued expansion into new areas and investing in niche markets, including roof truss and door kit manufacture, while also bringing on the next generation."

Jack’s younger brother, George has also recently entered the family business and joined the management team at ETS Trusses, a division of the Carver Group.