our people
Albion Stone recognises our employees are a vital asset to our organisation. As leaders in our industry, we are keen to attract and keep the best people available. We actively encourage personnel development through work related training and the pursuit and retention of professional qualifications. Albion Stone is fully committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
our staff
Directors and company secretary
Michael Poultney - MANAGING DIRECTOR
As Managing Director, Michael is responsible for the growth,
strategic planning and management of Albion Stones two
offices, quarries, factory and mine. He is supported by the
company's Directors and Managers.
Tony Porter - OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Tony ensures all elements of the operations at the Mine,
Quarry and Factory are working safely and efficiently and
are producing the highest quality stone. He also oversees
the development plans for these operations.
Jan Forster-Coleman FCCA - COMPANY SECRETARY
As well as dealing with the duties commensurate with the
position as Company Secretary, Jan controls the financial
management of the company.
L-R: Sarah Moses, Jan Forster-Coleman, Barrie Thomas, Michael Poultney
Quarry & Mine
Mark Godden BSc (Hons) Geosciences FIQ - QUARRY &
MINE MANAGER
Not only does he run the busy day-to-day operations in the
quarries and mine, he also takes a keen personal interest in
geology with over 25 years in the stone industry.
Tony Booker - ASSISTANT QUARRY & MINE MANAGER
Tony is our second in command for the operations of the
quarries and mine, working closely with Mark to ensure the
smooth running of block orders, with over 20 years in the
stone industry.
L-R: Tony Booker, Mark Godden
Quarrymen - The companies team of quarrymen have over
100 years of experience in the Portland quarries. They all
have been trained by Albion Stone and have been
fundamentally involved in the changes that have taken
place within extraction processes. Many of them have seen
the progression from the derrick cranes and lifting the
stones using explosives and plugs and feathers to the introduction of the mobile wheeled loaders, the wire saws
and chain saws. It takes years to be able to 'read' the
quarry faces and thereby select the correct location for the
cut from the Chain Saw.
Miners - The company have been training our own team of
miners utilizing the skills learnt in the quarry. We have
over 5 years worth of mining in Bowers Mine, the Bowers
High Wall Extraction and now the Jordans Mine. Safety has
to be the byword for any mining operation, and of course
this is the case with Albion's team. The roof is close
monitored and bolted after each advance. The team is also
supported by one of the country's leading mining experts,
Wardell Armstrong.
Factory
Richard Mort - FACTORY MANAGER
Richard is responsible for the factory manufacturing
processes which take the dimensioned block from the
quarry & mine and produces slabs, ashlar cladding, tiles
and finished masonry.
Peter Moore - PRIMARY SAWING FOREMAN
Peter liaises with the quarry selecting the blocks for the Factory. As Primary Sawing Foreman he controls the vital primary sawing operation in the factory.
Sawyers/Factory - Our Factory employees some of whom have with been with us for over 15 years are driven under the guidance of their Factory Manager to ensure stone is cut, produced and supplied to the highest quality possible. Whilst working to meet our customers' requirements each employees takes responsibility for the Health, Safety and well being of themselves and their fellow workers very seriously.
Masons - Our team of masons all begin their career as The
company has a policy of bringing in new masonry trainees
and we work with a local College to train the men up
provide the very best training, at which stage they are
then ready to work in our mason shop full-time. Our masons
are all very proud of the handcrafted masonry work they
produce and are methodical in their approach to each job
no matter how big or small. They produce some beautiful
work and we they have no hesitation taking on new and
exciting masonry projects which vary from individual pieces
specified by discerning clients to large commercial
projects.
Engineering
Dan White - ENGINEERING MANAGER
Dan has recently joined the firm and as a graduate with
skills already acquired from working within a large
electrical firm, he is now an important part of the
Management team working closely with Phil and Clive to
bring us up-to-date with new technology. Phil Dewar will be
retiring in early 2009 and Dan will be taking over his role as
Engineering Manager.
Fitters - Our small but experienced team of Fitters work
closely with the Factory, Mine & Quarry Managers to ensure
our machinery and tools are regularly serviced and
maintained to ensure minimal break-downs disruption in
the Factory production processes. They undertake frequent
visits to plant trade shows and other company works around
Europe are not uncommon to ensure Albion have the very
latest and most advanced technology in the quarrying,
mining and masonry industries.
L-R: Tony Porter, Dave Williams
Drawing office/admin
David Williams - PROJECT MANAGER
David has expertise in all areas of running a project from
initial feasibilities to detail design and contract
administration and also of the various procurement
methods including traditional, design and build.
Peter Worrall - DESIGN MANAGER
Working from architect's and engineer's drawings, Peter
produces detailed stone drawings showing the layout of the
individual stones, ready for approval by the design team.
Peter has also taken responsibility for the IT adapting new
systems, and has been instrumental in the setting up of
information systems.
Darin Evans - ESTIMATOR
Darin is our main Estimator who not only estimates projects but sees them through to delivery stage if necessary. Darin’s wealth of experience means he will be able to assist you with any queries you may have.
L-R: Darin Evans, Pete Worrall
Steve Lelliott - STONE DETAILER
David Rod - STONE DETAILER
Steve & David have vast knowledge in the stone
industry with over 60 years experience between them.
Having all originally worked on the shop floor as
apprentices themselves from young men they now detail
works from drawings for all our significant projects. Our
Stone Detailers are instrumental in developing the company
expertise, and supporting the project management team.
Kelly Matthews - ADMINISTRATOR
Charlotte Binder - OFFICE ASSISTANT
Our administration department is the hub of the office and
our experienced administrator work closely with the
Managers on a daily basis. Being first point of contact for
all our customers and regularly liaise with existing
customers to arrange visits to our works. Please contact
Charlotte or Kelly to ensure your enquiry is passed in the
right direction.
L-R: Kelly Matthews, Charlotte Binder
Barrie Thomas - SALES EXECUTIVE
Barrie's primary role is researching leads and keeping in
regular contact with a variety of project teams, it is vital
that he continually gets up to date information on all on
the larger and more prestigious projects we could
potentially be involved in. Barrie is often out of the office
visiting clients all around the country.
Sarah Moses - PA TO MANAGING DIRECTOR
Sarah provides secretarial and admin support to Michael
and the rest of the Nutfield office. She also undertakes a
variety of duties including marketing, maintaining the
office systems, organising travel & accommodation and
helping to organise corporate events & trade shows.