People are the driving force behind Bandvulc's success...
Bandvulc’s growth and success can be attributed to the great people that it has within its Group. We focus on ensuring that the people within our organisation are motivated and trained to deliver the best possible service at every level. Essentially these are the people who deliver on our Mission Statement…
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So to put a ‘name to a face’ so to speak, we would like to introduce you to a selection of the key contacts here at Bandvulc…
I joined the Bandvulc Group in Jan 2004 as Production Manager focused mainly on the remould tyre production facility. Current role is that of Group Operations Director, which involves all areas of the business at the Ivybridge, Wigan and Lutterworth sites. GOD for short.
I joined the company in 1998 having previously worked for a local firm of chartered accountants where I worked with a number of large local companies as clients. As the sole Management Accountant at Bandvulc I oversaw the day to day running of the finance function. During my time here I have seen and been part of the tremendous growth and changes in the business, which continue to the present day. Being part of the original team which was instrumental in the setting up of the present Fleet division, now rebranded C360, was immensely satisfying and it continues to grow under the ownership of Continental. My present role is that of Finance Director and I am responsible for the entire Finance function of Bandvulc as its Group Finance Director reporting to both Continental UK & Germany.
I started with Bandvulc in November 2004 as part of the operations team, with a view to setting up & managing the Tyre Support Unit, which launched in May 2005. I have seen TSU grow from handling 100 calls a week, managing one contract and operating during the day, with outsourcing at night. Now we operate 24hr coverage and handling over 10,000 calls per week.
I joined in December 2008. I was originally employed as a data administrator. During my time at Bandvulc I have worked in most departments, including the manufacturing of tyres within the factory, but most recently I have been promoted to BVPlus+ Manager, where I am hoping to implement changes that will improve our customer service, training, efficiency, and general practices. I am currently 6 month into my management degree, which I will complete by next year.
I joined Bandvulc Group in Oct 1997 as an R&D & Process Technician before taking on the Technical Manager role in 2005. My role carries a wide variety of responsibilities, including: process product, control, system analysis & solution, Merlin software/process innovation & integration, product design & evolution, research & development, fleet performance improvement. My team & I pride ourselves on the extensive knowledge of both internal & external Bandvulc systems centering on the manufacturing process. This knowledge drives delivery of innovative solutions for both the internal & external customer.
I started with Bandvulc in 2006 and have worked up from a Production Supervisor to Quality & Environmental Manager. This has given me a great understanding of the Quality Issues and Environmental aspects associated with the Bandvulc Group. Bandvulc works to the ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards and I help to ensure all departments maintain these standards.
I started with Bandvulc in 2012 as a Senior Developer with the task of moving the development of BV’s fleet management software ‘Galahad’ to a team of developers in-house. In 2017 I progressed to Head of IT. My role includes the development of software solutions throughout the rest of the Group, ensuring quality and regular deployments whilst being responsible for overseeing the IT systems & processes to ensure the business is keeping ahead of the competition
I started with the company in April 1993, became Pre-cure Supervisor 1997, Senior Supervisor 1999, joined the Quality and H&S team 2005, the same year I completed a N.E.B.O.S.H. H&S certificate. Promoted to Group H&S Manager 2015.
I have been with Bandvulc since 1992 and I started as Laboratory Technician carrying out quality control. I then progressed into the role of Rubber Technologist. I am now jointly responsible for Bandvulc’s compound development as well as managing Bandvulc Mixing, Bandvulc’s unique on site mixing facility.
In July 1989 I joined Bandvulc Remoulds at Central Ave, Lee Mill as a ‘stop gap’- little did I know I would still be here 25 years later! My first job was measuring and spraying casings but over the years I have worn many hats including Supervisor, Senior Supervisor, Factory Manager, Training Manager, 5S Manager and now the Warehouse Manager; within this role I still wear many hats.
I joined Bandvulc 1st August 2011 as Sales & Key Account Manager. I manage all sales for the South West and also the key accounts nationally, such as; John Lewis / Waitrose Partnership, Bibby Distribution, PHS and Evans Transport. My time at Bandvulc has been a very satisfying and interesting journey so far. I really appreciate how innovative and bespoke the company is and all the team work hard to respond to customer requests quickly.
I have been in the tyre industry now for over 25 years, joining Bandvulc in February 2008 as a Fleet Auditor looking after Key Accounts. I am now a Key Accounts/Fleet Support Manager mainly looking after Bandvulc fixed cost accounts. This involves working closely with our Key Service Provider Network to ensure the fixed cost accounts run successfully.
I have been in the tyre industry for over 14 years in varying roles, but this new role will enable me to develop new and existing business for the Bandvulc Group. I’m excited to be joining a dynamic team which has become one of the leading tyre operations in the UK.
I joined Bandvulc in March 2005 as part of the Production Admin Team processing a weekly payroll of 150 employees. Since this date I have progressed within the company by completing my Level 2 in Payroll Administration and my Level 3 in Payroll Management. In the past 2 years I have moved over to manage the payroll and HR Team and I have completed my Level 5 CIPD qualification in HR. I now oversee 9 payrolls, over 9 sites/ depots and look after around 500 employees as the Human Relations Manager and part of the Senior Management Team.
I joined Bandvulc in September 2003 after graduating from University. I started in BTC admin and progressed through the organisation with roles in Accounts and Sales Operations. In July 2015 I was promoted to my current role Commercial Support and Development. My current position includes compiling tenders, account manager support, gathering and analysing data, resolving customer issues and assisting the Commercial Director with account reviews and troubleshooting.
I joined Bandvulc in 2004, during this time I have worked in Data Admin, Pricing and Operations. I am currently team leader for the Conti360° front and back office.
I joined the Bandvulc Group in June 2004 working as part of the administration team. My career has progressed steadily including the role of Team Leader/Supervisor, which included looking after the BVPlus+ and daytime TSU call centre departments. More recently, I have taken on the role as the BVPlus+ Supervisor that includes the job sheet administration, query team and the operations department.
I started working for Bandvulc in 2003 and have worked in various roles and departments so feel I have gained a lot of ‘grass roots knowledge’ which has helped me with my progression within the company. I facilitated in the development of Galahad and our Tyre Support Unit and have seen it grow over the years. I also worked in Distribution/Transport for 5 years where I managed all the Bandvulc and Conti casings banks. I then moved back to BVPlus+ where I worked in BV Operations and Fleet Support for 2 years before moving back to my original department of BVPlus+ Administration (now ‘Galahad Front Office’) where I manage the Administration Team.
I joined the Bandvulc Group in 2006 and I form part of the TSU Customer Service Team. My role is to provide a central point of contact for our contract customers and to provide the highest levels of customer service. I also act as the intermediary between external customers and internal departments to ensure that we can provide any information within our self-imposed strict deadlines.
I joined Bandvulc in December 2009 working the TSU team and then progressing to job sheets and assisting with maintaining fleets on the Galahad system. I then joined the Night Team where I worked as part of one of the three teams. From this I progressed to become the Night Time Trainer and helped in setting up the first training department within BVPlus+. I have now moved back to the day shift where I have taken up the role of Daytime TSU Team Leader.
I’ve been with Bandcvulc since 2013, I started as a TSU Call Handler and I am now have the privilege of being one of only two Conti360° internal trainers. My role involves training new starters & existing staff on call handling and additional critical customer service duties. I carry out call assessments and feedback staff errors to ensure Bandvulc’s high standards of customer service requirements are being met.
I started at Bandvulc in August 2014 as a call handler and quickly managed to work my way up to become a staff trainer. I’ve been in this role since August 2015 and thoroughly enjoy it, seeing people develop and start with no knowledge to then perform well in the job is the ultimate job satisfaction. My duties include training new and existing staff members on call handling and also extra administrative duties. I carry out monthly call assessments and help with monitoring staff performance.
I joined Bandvulc in April 2000 and was part of the building crew; from there I became a team leader of the area overseeing 6 members of staff. After a few years I became Day Shift Supervisor controlling all areas and then went on to become Factory Manager, which has now been my role for the last 3 years, overseeing the day to day running of the factory; currently the factory runs with approx. 90 staff.
I Joined Bandvulc in 2016 as a Call Handler. I was aware there would be opportunity for growth within the company which is what initially attracted me to the position. After spending a year in the call centre, where I gained a vast amount of tyre knowledge, I then progressed into the role of Account Controller for C360 Fleet Services. This is where I learnt more in-depth about customers, contracts and processes, which allowed me to progress further into my current position as C360 Fleet Operation Cesar Manager.
I joined Bandvulc in 2017 having previously worked for large corporations in the aerospace, construction and food industries. My role involves all aspects of finance for the company and liaising and reporting with Continental Group in Germany.
I joined Bandvulc in 2004 and have been involved in all divisions of the company providing accounts support for rubber production, tyre manufacturing and fleet services. The expansion of BV during my tenure has been a fascinating journey to witness first-hand where many in-house, innovative developments have ensued to keep this company a prominent leader in its field. The dynamic accounts team and I work closely with internal/external customers in synergy to maintain great working relationships and also ensure month end and ad hoc reporting is prompt and accurate.
I joined Bandvulc in July 2018 as a Management Accountant. I mainly work on the Bandvulc division, producing timely and accurate accounts each month. I manage the treasury function including cash-flow forecasting and I look after the fixed asset register.
Originally from Wales I moved to Plymouth to study Ocean Science and Climate Change at Plymouth University, then never really went ‘home’. Obviously my studies were very useful…. I am now nearly qualified as an accountant. I have a varied financial background including working at Capita Asset Services and Plymouth Community Homes.
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