Branch Manager
Philip Hunt has been employed at Avonmouth since 1991. Prior to that, he had previous experience in the welding industry another Bristol based distributor, sadly no longer in existence.
Phil's experience covers all aspects of welding and he is not afraid to get his hands dirty for a good cause.
Phil manages the Avonmouth depot with a strict hand and treats his staff and customers alike. Away from work, Phil is married to Christine and they have one daughter, Rachael.
Area Sales Manager
Bob Lewis joined Wellington Welding Supplies in 2005 after spending 33 years with a well established Bristol based welding distributor with primary responsibility for sales. After the business was sold Bob decided it was time for a change and made the journey across town to join us where he is again responsible for sales.
During the time Bob has been with us he has made a great impact and is popular with both customers and staff alike.
Prior to the welding industry Bob trained as a Toolmaker undergoing a thorough apprenticeship in all aspects including welding. Away from work Bob is married to Jackie and has one son Paul.
Office Manager
Tom White joined Wellington Welding Supplies in February 2015. Prior to that Tom served his time as a sheet metal worker completing a full apprenticeship.
The bright lights of welding distribution soon beckoned and he has worked for a number of welding distributors including West Country Welding, Avon Industrial, now no longer with us and latterly BOC (Wessex Industrial Supplies).
Away from work Tom enjoys skiing, gardening at his allotment and walking. Tom is married to Emma.
Sales Engineer
Mark Bailey joined Wellington Welding Supplies in April 2010 fresh from a stint with another local welding distributor who was going through some rather awkward times.
Mark is a big fan of Kemppi equipment and has clocked up quite an impressive number of sales.
Mark as can be seen from his photo is a quiet, retiring sort of an individual and anyone who knows him will recognise this description.
Away from work Mark is a keen family man and enjoys surfing holidays in Cornwall with his wife Amy and his two sons who also race mini-motor bikes adorned with Wellington Welding logos.
Service Engineer
Stephen Martin-Harris joined Wellington Welding Supplies in September 2016. Prior to this Stephen worked in a number of roles relating to Marine Seismic work which included life offshore and abroad, having spent time in Colombia and Australia.
Stephen has a BSc Degree in Electronic Design and has taken to his current role with great aptitude and enthusiasm. Away from work Stephen has a daughter Abby with his long standing partner Becky.
Sales Engineer
Roger Libretto joined Wellington Welding Supplies in November 2016 having worked for Air Products for 20 years in a variety of roles including bayman, driver & finally agent support specialist where he enjoyed a very special relationship with his many agents.
Roger whilst new to Wellington Welding has many contacts throughout the welding industry from his years at Air Products.
Away from work Roger enjoys many hobbies including a long standing involvement going back 39 years with CW Dynamoes his local football club as a player and manager. Roger also enjoys keeping fit and travel. Roger is married to Tina who is also involved with football as are his two sons, Aaron and Daniel who are both players.
Warehouse Logistics
Anthony Gianninoto joined Wellington Welding Supplies in January 2019 and comes from a similar welding supply background but one that was based in New York.
Yes Anthony is American with an Welsh wife and decided due to family reasons to locate back to the UK in late 2018.
Now living in Portishead, Anthony previously lived and worked in New York for a very large gas and gear welding distributor where he was the depot manager.
He brings with him a wealth of experience and you may soon be hearing him on the phone with his distinct New York accent.
Away from work Anthony is married with two young sons.
Driver
Justinas Miltenis joined Wellington Welding Supplies in June 2017. Prior to that, Justinas was a student at the University of the West of England, achieving a Bachelor Degree in Automotive Engineering.
Passionate about cars and driving, Justinas is an enthusiast of drifting and car tuning.
Driver
Andrew Hendry joined Wellington Welding Supplies in 2018. Aged 63, he is a widow with 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Previously he worked in the demolition industry as driver with over 25 years experience driving all kind of machinery: HGV class I, BobCats, Dumpers, Diggers, etc. His biggest hobbies are water skiing, swimming and watching Bristol Rugby.