Accounts
Our accounts team keep us in cheque…need we say more?
Lucy Forbes
Finance Assistant
Lucy has an identical twin
Norma Murdoch
Finance Controller
Sian West
Finance Assistant
Design
Usually found in the ‘quiet zone’ our design team pay exceptional attention to detail to ensure your glasshouse is structurally sound.
Andy Shadey
Designer
Andy often joins friends clay shooting
Ash Miles
Designer
Eliott Dean
Designer
Eliott likes to dabble in photography in his spare time
Fiona McBeath
Senior Designer
Fiona’s dog Wes is a frequent guest to Torberry Farm.
Lewis Cole
Designer Apprentice
Mark Milum
Senior Designer
When there’s a storm, Mark loves to take his camera and capture some footage.
Mike Benwell CEng MIMechE
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mike enjoys target archery and can hit a dinner plate from 70m away.
Nick Amy
Designer
Nick is an avid downhill mountain biker
Nuria Rioja
Designer
Sara Del Ben
Mechanical Design Engineer
Steve Mann
Designer
Tony Spooner
Quality Manager
Tony enjoys tennis and sailing
Zoe Morton
Designer
One of Zoe’s favourite hobbies is creating digital art portraits
Installation
Travelling the length and breadth of not only the UK but overseas as well, our dedicated install team are equipped with the tools to deliver and erect your structure, completing it to the highest standard.
Adam Duffy
Installation Manager
Despite in his previous job being a head chef, Adam loves to put ketchup on everything.
Alan Parr
Installation Supervisor
Alan loves a challenge - In 2014, he completed a150 mile foot race across the Sahara. In 2022, he will be doing 150 mile foot race across the Arctic.
Ben Fewings
Installation Operative
Beth Landrum
Installation Administrator
Colin Cathcart
Installation Operative
David Ayres
Installation Operative
Ian Gaudion
Installation Operative
Jack Coombes
Installation Operative
Jack’s hair didn’t turn curly until he was 12, it was always dead straight.
Joe Tallack
Installation Operative
Jon O'leary
Logistics Supervisor
Luke Powles
Installation Operative
Luke made it to the quarter final of the skating world championships
Philip Ward
Installation Operative
Sean Sullivan
Installation Operative
Shaun Stott
Installation Operative
Stuart Burnham
Installation Operative
Leadership
Frequently occupying the meeting rooms, the Alitex Leadership Team come together to manage and deliver the best processes for Alitex. From business strategy, to employee development and welfare, their passion is a driving force amongst the Alitex community.
Andy Hancock
Sales and Marketing Director
Andy confesses he has never stepped foot into a Nandos
Mark Cooper
Senior Manager
Mark has two pet lambs Lassie & Dotty and two sheep Beebee & bobo
Nelly Hall
Creative Director
Nelly was once a stand-in florist assistant on the famous Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies
Steve Moore
Senior Manager
Tom Hall
Managing Director and Owner
Tom once played basketball for South-East England U19
Tony Spooner
Quality Manager
Tony enjoys tennis and sailing
Learning & Development
Alongside the leadership team, our Learning & Development coordinator Brionni, ensures everyone is reaching their potential, creating opportunities and keeping her eye out for new talent to welcome into the Alitex family.
Brionni Simmons
Learning and Development Coordinator
Manufacturing
The nightclub district – a walk through our factory is similar to walking into a nightclub venue. From classical to heavy metal this team work to the beat of the music whatever the genre; welding, powder-coating and assembling our structures ready for their installation.
AJ Powney
Finishing Supervisor
Ben Gooderham
Finishing Operative
Ben Kiddle
Production Operative
Cameron Jesshope
Manual Fitting Apprentice
Daniel Clements
Production Supervisor
Duncan Norton
Production
Ed Smith
Finishing Operative
Guy Robinson
Production Manager
Harry Stapleton
CNC Machinist Apprentice
Harry has done two ski seasons in France
Jack Herring
Production Operative
Leon Luxton
Production Operative
Mark Crew
Storeman
Mark Meredith
Manufacturing Operative
Paul Roberts
Finishing Operative
Pete Barancsok
Manufacturing Operative
Phil Shady
Production Operative
Rob Bird
Finishing Operative
Tom Mitchell
Mechanical Assembly Apprentice
Marketing
Whilst often seen attending events or scrolling through Instagram, the marketing department are the creative pillars behind how our customer’s hear about us. From digital advertising and collaborations to RHS Chelsea Flower Show, their hands are full creating all those touch-points and bringing a slice of Alitex to you.
Andy Hancock
Sales and Marketing Director
Beth Theobald-Morgan
Operations Assistant
Beth is a Disney fanatic
Emma Parkin
Strategic Relationship Manager
Loves to travel round the UK in her motorhome.
Kitty Yarrow
Marketing and PR Executive
Kitty has played the piano from the age of 4 and is classically trained
Lisa King
Customer Liaison Administrator
Spent many years travelling, working and living around Corfu
Nelly Hall
Creative Director
Nelly was once a stand-in florist assistant on the famous Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies.
Tash Ellens
Digital Marketing Manager
Back in school, Tash danced on the West End.
Production
The operational side responsible for the manufacturing of your aluminium greenhouse. From health and safety to ordering materials, these individuals are an integral cog in the building of our structures.
Danuta Gil
Manufacturing Administrator
Danuta has an impressive collection of shoes believing ‘Good shoes take you good places’.
Dave Miles
Process Engineer
Gary Birmingham
Production Manager
Glenn Cuff
Supply Chain Manager
Hannah Edgington
Production Apprentice
Simon Tilley
Stores Supervisor
Simon is a big fan of seeing live music. His favourite food is Sushi and he has shares in Brewdog!
Projects
Our project managers are your right hand man, or woman, throughout your journey with Alitex. They’ll plan, organise and coordinate your project to ensure a smooth delivery from beginning to end.
Chloe Doughty
Project Coordinator
Chloe has a passion for animal care and has had 45 pets. She currently has 2 dogs called Bruce & Parker and a rabbit called Toffee.
Elaine Mallery
Project Coordinator
Elaine dislikes baked beans and her favourite flavour crisps paprika
Jessica Killeen
Project Administrator
A hidden talent of Jess’ – she exhibited at the Jerwood Drawing Prize which toured internationally.
Jessica Tubb
Business Administrator
Jess is a snowboard connoisseur – she loves winter and snowboards whenever she can.
Liberty Gaunt
Project Coordinator
Liberty is a Grade 8 Ballerina – we’re yet to have a lesson
Luke Tyzack
Project Leader
Mark Cooper
Senior Manager
Mark has two pet lambs Lassie & Dotty and two sheep Beebee & bobo.
Mark Godfree
Project Manager
In his spare time, Mark occasionally does pet portraits.
Mark Searle
Project Manager
Mark has spontaneously hitchhiked from Sidney to Perth.
Mel Johnson
Export Project Leader
Mel used to be a professional artist and was comissioned for a variety of murals
Nick Cane
Senior Project Manager
Nick spent two years living in West Africa.
Nuala Morris
Customer Operations Manager
Paul Hewitt
Small Works Manager
Paul’s dog Ruby is his shadow and often sits beneath his desk whilst Paul works.
Phill Newsom
Project Manager
Stephanie Reining
Project Leader
Steph is from Pennsylvania USA and moved to UK in 2017. Steph loves travelling and has been to every continent except Antarctica.
Tammy Lee
Administrator
Tammy sings in a contemporary pop choir
Sales
A charismatic bunch, our experienced sales designers are dedicated to helping you envision your dream structure and creating spaces you can thrive in. They love visiting and building relationships with clients, especially when there is cake involved.
Chris Sawyer
Sales Director
Chris has helped clients place Alitex structures in fine gardens across the world for 5 decades. During the summer Chris escapes to the sunny climate of Greece.
James Whittle
Senior Sales Designer
John Lawson
Sales Director
Nuala Morris
Customer Operations Manager
Paul Greenaway
Sales Designer
Sally Roohan
Customer Liaison Executive
Sally is fluent in French and often corresponds with our overseas clients.
Simon Macey
Sales Designer
Victoria Bridge
Sales Designer
Victoria loves walking round the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District and wishes she could sing opera