About Periam & Williamson
Electrical contractors in Boston, Lincolnshire, since 1971
Periam & Williamson has carried out electrical installations across Lincolnshire since 1971. The company has changed hands several times over five decades. It has kept the same trading name and the same customer base, and in several cases the same people for most of their working lives.
Our history
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1971
John Periam and Barrie Williamson start the business as a partnership
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1981
David Sharp joins the company
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1987
Ray Hatfield joins the company as manager and technician
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1988
Richard Cozens joins the company
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1999
Company incorporated. Ray Hatfield and Richard Cozens buy in as John and Barrie begin planning retirement
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2013
Ray Hatfield retires after nearly three decades. Peter Maplethorpe becomes a director alongside David Sharp and Richard Cozens
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2022
Kevin Smith retires after nearly 30 years with the company
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Apr 2023
David Sharp and Timothy Skinner retire, with 42 and 43 years’ service respectively. David hands over to Jason Cartwright as a new director
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Apr 2024
Richard Cozens retires as Company Director after 36 years with the business and hands over to Thomas Cozens as a new Director
Who runs the company today
The company is led by two directors: Jason Cartwright and Thomas Cozens. Thomas Cozens became a director in April 2024, succeeding Richard Cozens on his retirement after 36 years with the business.
Jason Cartwright
Thomas Cozens
Accreditation and standards
Periam & Williamson has been a full NICEIC member since 1976, is Part P registered, and is approved by SAFEcontractor.
- NICEIC member since 1976
- Part P registered
- SAFEcontractor approved
Our people
Many of our staff have worked here for most of their careers, some joining straight from school through our apprenticeship scheme. Apprentices train through local colleges on a day-release basis.
Join the team
Periam & Williamson has trained apprentices through local colleges for many years, and several long-serving staff joined straight from school. We currently have one live vacancy. See our Careers page for details.
Get in touch
Periam & Williamson Ltd, Park Lane, Off Norfolk Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6PW. Telephone 01205 362281 · admin@periamandwilliamson.co.uk