Meet the Team - We're not all bad!

 

We pride ourselves on having a vibrant group of staff who all work to the same goal, putting the customer (you) first!

We do not have a high staff turnover, and give all our employees the opportunity to grow within the company, just take a look at all the smiley faces above!

Craig Elliott - Managing Director

Craig 'The Weld' Elliott is the Managing Director and Technical expert at West Country Welding. With over 30 years experience in the Welding and Metallurgy industry, you can be sure that if it needs welding, craig will know how to do it.

Gareth Johnson - Director

Gareth keeps an eye on all the day to day tasks, and ensures we keep up our excellent customer service! After memorising over 3000 part numbers, you would have thought that there wouldn’t be any space for anything else, but there isn’t much that 'Johnny' doesn’t know about welding... or the top 10 hits of 1981.

Bob Reakes - Internal Sales

Bob has an incredible knowledge, and there is not a lot that he hasn't done, or doesn't know about. Cool, calm and collected, he is an excellent member of the in house sales team.

Mike Jefferies - Internal Sales

Mike is our very hard working 'get on with it' former driver, now internal sales. Always brings a smile, or a funny story, he is a great guy to have around. He is a big football fan, and enjoys coaching and watching.

Stacey Hillier - Accounts Manager

Stacey is our management accountant and the Mum of the group. More interested in Shoes and Handbags then welding, but she does an excellent job in making sure we get paid on time and that we always have plenty of cake in the office!

Rachel Hodges - Accounts

Rachel is our credit controller, and does a great job keeping track of your orders and payments. She can often be seen pumping iron in the gym at 6am, or dancing like nobody is watching to Nellys ' Body on me'.

Rob Andrews - Workshop Manager

With almost 30 years in the welding industry Rob has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the handling and maintenance of old and new technology.You ask the question and Rob will find the answer! Never happier than when travelling the British country side and coast line in his motorhome, knowing a glass of red wine awaits the end of the day.

Steve James - Area Sales Manager

Steve James is our Salesman for the Wiltshire area. He has a large, loyal customer base.

Craig Pullin - Area Sales Manager

Craig has a great knowledge within the Industry, and is an excellent road salesman for the team. He is a Bristol Rovers supporter, and even named his dog after Rovers legend, 'Ollie'!

Tony Gates - Area Sales Manager

Tony Gates is our Somerset salesman. He has great enthusiasm and passion for the welding industry and is a great asset to our company.