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Staff Profiles

Peter Chester

Peter took the business over some thirty five years ago having served in the merchant navy since school. He'd reached the rank of Chief Officer but his wife, Sheilagh was keen he spent more time at home with her and their children. Initially the business was located in Wigan, employed two people, and was linked to a number of other garage door companies across the UK.

Peter asked Sheilagh to help man the telephones for six months part time until he could get someone else in to help. Within a few years the individual companies agreed to become stand alone enterprises and Peter moved his premise to James Street, Bamber Bridge. One of his fitters, Paul moved with him, and is still with him. Two years later, and with Sheilagh still working full time the office and showroom moved to Aspden Street.

The number of fitters had steadily increased to cope with the increased business and more help was required on the administration front. By 1995 the business employed ten people, and by 2001 this had nearly doubled to nineteen.

Julie Chester

Julie completed a business studies degree prior to joining the family firm. She is responsible for the financial side of the business, and additionally for Health and Safety. She has recently been voted in as Chairman of The Association of Garage Door Specialists having served on the Committee for some years.

Sheilagh Chester

Sheilagh is Peter's wife, and co-founder of the company we are today. She is still the backbone of the office, after 30 odd years. Her hobbies include furnishing dolls houses, and her most recent creation, built in conjunction with Gail is shortly to be featured in a national dolls house magazine.

Gail Hoyle

Gail is Peter's middle daughter and is responsible for planning all the work. She is very technically able and having an artistic nature is good at visualising how your garage door will look. All our trade and developer enquiries will be handled

Tom Alder

Tom has worked for us since Spring 2000. He is a cheerful member of staff, and is capable and willing. He hoped by having his photograph on our website we would attract more young female customers! Mind you, we're not sure what his girlfriend would have to say...

Paul Milligan

Paul is our longest serving employee having worked for us since the early days in Wigan, and he's not 50 yet. Paul's passion is Wigan Rugby League, and all his holidays are spent watching them play. His wife Karen, and two teenage daughters are used to it by now! A joiner by trade, he is a neat worker, and is often complimented on his attention to detail.

Paul Wearden

Paul is another long serving employee. He worked for us once, left for a short while, and missed us so much he came back! And that was over 20 years ago. Paul and Kay's son Gareth has recently joined the air force, something he has dreamt of since being a child, leaving them at home with their four dogs.

Neil Catterson

Neil and his wife Suella have a six month old son, George. They married two years ago, and their honeymoon in Mexico was upset by a hurricane, so bad it, even though they actually went in October which isn't the hurricane season, was headline news. Neil has now worked for us for twelve years.

Shane Ford

Shane is "our man in the Midlands." He and wife Kim have three young boys and when not at work, Shane is always busy with his family. There's never a dull moment when Shane is around, and his cheerful approach means he has built up an excellent working relationship with the site managers in his area.

Martin Cook

Martin started working for us as an apprentice, working with his Dad who was one of our senior fitters at the time. He completed his joinery qualifications, and has now built up over 25 years experience with us and is one of our most technically able employees. Martin and partner, Janet, have three children.

Steve Rishton

Steve was initially employed via North Lancs Training, in May 2000, and undertook an NVQ in joinery on a day release basis. Having completed this training in 2003, he is a conscientious and capable employee.

Chris Martin

Chris has been employed by us for the shortest length of time, but has still managed to clock up over 3 years service, and has become a valued member of the team.

Stuart King

Stuart originally worked with Beckie in the catering industry, and when she came to work for Garage Doors, it wasn't long before she had suggested Stuart work for us too. He has now been employed for nine years.

Steve Roe

Steve Roe is another team leader, and is Martins brother-in-law. His daughter Natasha is a keen footballer, and plays for Preston North End Under 12's Womens football team.

Warren Hoyle

Warren is our works manager. Originally a DJ, he started work for us over fifteen years ago as a fitter, and for the last five years has undertaken the estimating, visiting customers homes and quoting. He is married to Gail, one of Peter's daughters. Warren is a keen golfer and whilst the DJ'ing is a thing of the past, he still occasionally performs at charity events as a singer.

Beckie Delaney

Beckie runs the part time showroom in Nelson, and organises the jobs we undertake for both Pendle and Burnley Borough Councils. Based at the head office in Bamber Bridge she is also our Transport Manager with responsibility for keeping all our vans moving, and the warehouse running smoothly.