Managing Director
Philip Goldney has been employed in various capacities with Wellington Welding since
leaving university in 1975. He started at the Poole depot working in the stores
and subsequently went into sales. He pioneered the opening of the second depot in
Plymouth in 1976 becoming a director in the same year. He became Managing Director
in 1990 and during his time the company has cemented itself in the top flight of
welding distributors.
Sales Director
Andrew Thomas first joined the company in 1981 after a brief but successful career
with BOC. He swiftly settled into sales and by 1991 had risen to become Sales Director.
For all those that know him they will recognise a description of larger than life
and twice as enthusiastic. Andrew is married to Janette and has two children Tim
and Brittany.
Branch Manager
John Pulling was originally born in Kenya where he grew up until he was 10 years
old and then moved back to Wimborne with his family. After school John joined the
Royal Navy as an Electronic Warfare Technician for a seven year stint. After this
John joined Wellington Welding Supplies for his first period which ran from 1987
to 2004, there then followed a brief stint with a local fastenings company which
meant that although he no longer worked for us we could at least keep an eye on
him. Eventually the lure of welding products proved too strong and John rejoined us
in March 07. John has represented Wellington Welding with distinction at both golf
and cricket but admits to being past his prime at cricket. Away from work John has
three sons Daryl. Shane and Ashley who all contrive to keep him fit for golf.
Sales Engineer
Ken Chinnock has been with the company since 1996. During this time he has
acquired a colourful image, particularly with regard to social occasions. Prior
to joining us, Ken had two successful careers, one with Devonport Dockyard and the
second as a welding distributor in his own right. Ken continues a family link with
Wellington Welding following in the footsteps of his late father, Denny, who also
worked for the Plymouth depot following a long and distinguished career with BOC.
Sales Engineer
Neil Kennedy joined Wellington Welding after gaining previous experience working
in internal sales for Parkins Ltd, concentrating mainly on welding related products.
Neil has been with the company since 1998 and covers Devon and Somerset, splitting
his time between the Plymouth and Avonmouth depots. Highly skilled, he has probably
been on more courses than any other individual within the company.
Driver
Glen Johnson has been with WWS since May 2001. Initially Glen was employed part-time
but proved himself so invalubale he was promoted to full-time. Glen is responsible
for the majority of the deliveries out of the Plymouth depot, but is also prepared
to turn his hand to other duties. In 2002 he was responsible for giving the exterior
of the Plymouth depot a make-over. Outside of work Glen has a partner Penny and
they have a little boy.
Financial Officer
Carol Holden joined us in April 1999 and is now the Finance Officer for the company
having overall responsibility for accounts administration. Carol was born and brought
up in Plymouth and has had a variety of jobs in finance before joining WWS. Currently
she is enrolled on an open learning Advanced Bookeeping and Accountancy Course
with Mid-Kent College. Away from work Carol has a strong interest in aromatherapy
and has attended 3 courses on this subject. She is also fond of cooking and enjoys
swimming and aerobics.
Service Engineer
Bill Weingartler joined the company in June 2004, coming from a strong engineering
background. Originally qualifying as an aircraft engineer, Bill spent 20 years with
Invensys Appliance Controls, the last 5 of which saw him overseeing the start up
of two new manufacturing facilities in China and the Czech Republic. If pressed,
Bill will admit the Chinese experience was not the best time of his life but thoroughly
enjoyed his 3 years in the Czech republic. Bill provides engineering support and
services to the Plymouth, Redruth, Barnstaple and Avonmouth depots and as a
result is kept fairly busy, however due to his phenomenal work rate he keeps up
to date and is forever wanting more work. Outside of work Bill has many interests
but mostly enjoys relaxing at home listening to music.
Purchase Ledger Administrator
June joined the company in November 2008 and her responsibilities mainly include purchase
ledger accounts but she also answers the phone and does general admin. Prior to
joining us June did a 29 year stint in various jobs with the MOD before accepting
their generous redundancy terms. Lucky her! Away from work June enjoys trips to
the gym and swimming.