After service in the Royal Navy, he spent his working life in the marine engineering industry, supplying and reconditioning major engine components for large marine diesel engines, from UK and overseas factories and joint ventures. From 1967 to 1968, he was President of the Sheffield Junior Chamber of Commerce, now known as Junior Chamber International (JCI) Sheffield.
After serving in the Royal Navy, he worked in the marine engineering industry, supplying and repairing major engine components for large marine diesel engines from UK and overseas factories and joint ventures. From 1967 to 1968, he was President of the Sheffield Junior Chamber of Commerce, now known as Junior Chamber International (JCI) Sheffield.