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EngineersPhil Hare - Engineering Manager![]() Phil moved to New Zealand, from the UK in 2009 and took a position at Fero as Engineering Manager. In the UK Phil was employed in the Royal Navy Submarine Service, UK defence industry, automotive certification and European space industries. Phil brings to our Manufacturing Division, valuable experience in electrical systems, electronics, RF systems and electrical conformity testing. He enjoys the challenge of developing wiring solutions for a wide variety of customers from agriculture to infrastructure. Phil enjoys all competitive sports and is especially happy on the sideline watching his son play for the Pukekohe Boys’ Rugby Club. Leigh Bucksey - Engineer![]() Leigh joined Fero in 2010 after running his own business for 11 years. After training as an automotive electrical engineer, Leigh completed an electrical apprenticeship. His love of racing cars took him into business of building race cars & motorsport wiring looms. His experience in automotive wiring makes him the ideal engineer for specialty automotive electrical design. Although his racing days are over he still enjoys participating from the arm chair. Leigh also enjoys photography, Scuba diving, hunting and running. Tom Knight - Engineer![]() Tom recently returned from the UK and joins Fero with an arsenal of experience in Avionics and AV engineering. Tom originally trained as a Computer Engineer but furthered his education to train as an Avionics Engineer while working for Air New Zealand. Having lived in the UK, Australia, Nelson, Wellington & Christchurch, Tom is finally settling in Auckland as a new home owner. Mike Hodgkinson - Production Engineer![]() Mike moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2009. Originally trained as a tool & die maker, Mike also became an instructor and lecturer in this field. Working at Stonestancore (an electrical manufacturer) Mike was the factory/production manager of their 120 strong factory. As production engineer at Fero, Mike is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all the machinery. As well, Mike runs a small team who work in Fero's growing area of over molding and encapsulation. Mike is a committed runner and has competed in countless events including 57 half and 15 full marathons. He is a member of the Pakuranga running club and an enthusiastic supporter of any running activities involving Fero staff. Mike is a huge fan of sports particularly rugby. During the RWC Mike followed the Springboks all over the country. When Mike is not watching rugby or running he enjoys a bit of quiet fishing.
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