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, Rachel.
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.
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.
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
Graham Stimson joined Wellington Welding Supplies in March 2017 initially as a driver building on his many years of experience in the transport industry where he worked as an HGV mechanic for 25 years. However some months after joining a vacancy arose within the warehouse which prompted a move inside to look after warehouse logistics, a role which he has taken to with great enthusiasm. Now instead of delivering the actual orders to customers Graham is in charge of routing and ensuring their timely arrival.
Away from work Graham is close to his family with one of his daughters taking a gap year in Florence (lucky girl) and his son is in the army. His many hobbies include all things to do with motor bikes including restoration and going to the pub and live music. He is a confessed old school rocker but not the scary sort!