Meet The Team

We are immensely proud of each and everyone of our employees. Every individual in our team is an expert in his or her area of work. We are dedicated to providing a first class customer experience and unrivalled product quality. Meet some of the members who make up our AMP Wire Family.

Pam Pelham

Managing Director

Work:

Being a hands on Managing Director is what I enjoy the most (although I don’t do much welding these days, having hung my gloves up some years ago). These days I enjoy getting involved with solving our customer’s problems by helping them achieve their required solution. I also enjoy helping and developing staff. We have a thriving apprenticeship / training programme of which I am extremely proud of.

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When I am not working, I enjoy various activities which include scuba diving, sports, going to keep fit, and spending time with family and friends.

Nicola Mawdsley

Director

Work:

I am responsible for looking after the pennies for both AMP Wire and AMP Fabrications. I look after customer accounts, supplier accounts and payments in and out. I also work closely with the Sales Team, raising orders and taking payments and customer quotations.

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I enjoy riding my horses, playing with my 2 Chocolate Labradors, spending time with my family and friends and going to music events.

Matt Woodward

Operations Director

Work:

 I have worked at AMP Wire since 1996 and have clock card Number 1. I am the Operations Director. I take care of all things Operations and the factory floor. I am a trained ISO internal auditor and have IOSH certification. I work closely with the MD, all Directors and Sales Team in product development and I am also part of the survey and installation team. The most enjoyable part of my job is watching apprentices progress to skilled fabricators, as it’s how I started.

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I am a family man and enjoy having days out and holidays. I also like to socialise with friends and enjoy watching various sports such as F1, football, rugby and cricket.

Gemma Hopwood

Director

Work:

I am one of the first ports of call for customers contacting AMP Wire; whether it is to enquire about a new or existing product or to place an order. I enjoy working with the whole team at AMP Wire as well as our customers and suppliers. The feedback we receive from our customers about the service and product quality they receive, is second to none.

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In my spare time, I love spending time with the family “Making Memories”, going on holidays, socialising with friends and family and watching rugby…I’m definitely not a football fan

Lee Chadwick

Production Supervisor

Work:

I am the Production Supervisor and supervise the shop floor manufacture. I manufacture Machine Guards in mild steel and stainless steel. From the drawing on the works order, to the end product, I can turn my hand to anything. Every job we receive is different, which is what I enjoy. One piece of wire can be turned into a number of different products.

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In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy camping and caravanning and watching stock car racing.

Matt Gee

Welder / Fabricator

Work:

As a welder/fabricator at AMP Wire Ltd, I manufacture various products such as wire mesh Lockers, heavy duty wire mesh lockers and Gas Cages.

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In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends and cycling.

Joanne Tracey

Sales Order Processor

Work:

I am one of the first ports of call at AMP Wire; whether it is to enquire about products or to place an order. I enjoy working with the team at AMP Wire as well as our customers. We are a friendly team who takes care of customers.

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In my spare time, I enjoy shopping, reading, baking and spending time with friends and family.

Russell Smith

Fabricator / Wire Worker

Work:

I have worked at AMP Wire for over 20 years. I manufacture Machine Guards in both mild steel and stainless steel, using technical drawings to make the guards to exact specifications. I really enjoy making products from start to finish.

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I enjoy going on holiday and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy watching football…did I mention I am also a Manchester United fan?

Jordan Cross

Fabricator

Work:

I have been working here at AMP Wire for many years, I have worked my way up from being an apprentice to a fully trained fabricator.  I’m part of the production team and also part of the AMP Wire Installation Team, I install our products on customer sites. It’s a friendly and trustworthy workforce, and everyone pulls together.

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I enjoy socialising with family and friends, playing football, films and music.

Piotr Szmelter

Fabricator

Work:

I have been at AMP Wire for over 10 years. I manufacture wire mesh lockers, enclosures and partitions in both mild steel and stainless steel. I also use Auto Cad for designs and drawings on our standard and bespoke products.

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I enjoy travelling around Europe with family and friends and going to music festivals.

Wez Howe

Fabricator

Work:

I have been working at AMP Wire for over 10 years. I’m also one of the First Aiders. I enjoy taking hold of a project from the very start to seeing the finished product.

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I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends.

Dale Wiseley

Fabricator

Work:

I am a fabricator at AMP Wire Ltd. I have completed my NVQ Level 1 Mig Welding Course and I have also passed my NVQ Level 2 at AMP Wire Ltd. I help manufacture products,  ranging from wire mesh lockers, heavy duty wire mesh lockers and protection cages. I feel proud knowing I have made products from scratch.

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I am a family man and love spending time with the family. I enjoy going out with friends and watching football…especially Manchester United. I also enjoy going to the gym

Billy Brown

Fabricator

Work:

I started working at AMP Wire as an apprentice. I have now completed NVQ Level 2 in Mig Welding and I am now working with the fabrication team. I am also the newest memebr of the Installation Team. I enjoy learning new skills from the fabricators and other members of the AMP Wire teams.

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In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as watching fooball and playing video games.

Cain Millar

Fabricator

Work:

I am now a fully qualified welder/fabricator and completed my NVQ Level 2 in welding & fabricating from my apprenticeship here at AMP Wire. I manufacture O’Neills Hurling Helmet Face Masks and help the fabrication team prepare materials for manufacture whilst gaining valuable knowledge from all of the AMP team.

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I enjoy attending festivals and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to completing a sky diving course.

Leszek Fierek

Welder / Fabricator

Work:

I am a welder/fabricator at AMP Wire Ltd. I manufacture a variety of parts which are used for different types of products.

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I enjoy spending time outdoors and in the garden. I enjoy doing odd jobs and small mechanical repairs.