Meet the Team
Darren started the company in 2007 and since then has built a successful business with a growing staff base and extensive product range.
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobbies are the gym, playing poker and watching football.”
What do you love about your job?
“I really enjoy working with multi-national companies and watching our customer base grow.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I was a national karate champion twice at the age of 13 and 14 and I can fold my left ear over and make it pop out again.”
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobbies are the gym, playing poker and watching football.”
What do you love about your job?
“I really enjoy working with multi-national companies and watching our customer base grow.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I was a national karate champion twice at the age of 13 and 14 and I can fold my left ear over and make it pop out again.”
Darren Waters
Managing Director
Alex joined in November 2016 as our Finance Manager she works within the public and private sectors where she is responsible for providing financial advice and many other roles.
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobbies are running, and tasting wine!”
What do you love about your job?
“I love my job because of the people I work with!”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I fearlessly jumped out of a plane in 2005 but I am now very scared of heights, so I won’t be doing it again in a hurry.”
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobbies are running, and tasting wine!”
What do you love about your job?
“I love my job because of the people I work with!”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I fearlessly jumped out of a plane in 2005 but I am now very scared of heights, so I won’t be doing it again in a hurry.”
Alex Barry
Finance Manager
Julie joined us in August 2013 she provides Admin Support to the company and now also manages our custom cover orders.
What is your favourite hobby?
“I have two hobbies that I love and it is hard to choose between the two. I attend a local dance school and take part in their annual dance show, take exams and dance just for fun. Types of dance I do are disco, street and tap. I also go to Body combat which I love to exercise and keep a good level of fitness.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love working at Vortex as we have a good team of friendly people who all work together to keep the company running smoothly and make it enjoyable to come to work. Every day is different and I enjoy interacting with customers.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I used to be a backing singer for an Elvis impersonator.”
What is your favourite hobby?
“I have two hobbies that I love and it is hard to choose between the two. I attend a local dance school and take part in their annual dance show, take exams and dance just for fun. Types of dance I do are disco, street and tap. I also go to Body combat which I love to exercise and keep a good level of fitness.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love working at Vortex as we have a good team of friendly people who all work together to keep the company running smoothly and make it enjoyable to come to work. Every day is different and I enjoy interacting with customers.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I used to be a backing singer for an Elvis impersonator.”
Julie Baldock
HR & Accounts Administrator
Armando joined our team in July 2015 to replace Benoit's role. Armando speaks fluent Spanish, French and English and is a great asset to our foreign sales.
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobby is skiing, I am very passionate about it and I love it!”
What do you love about your job?
“I know it probably sounds weird, but I love coming to work – I find it a challenge to improve sales day-by-day and feel very happy when customers leave satisfied.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I have a big phobia of sharks, I cannot even close my eyes in a swimming pool for fear of them!”
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobby is skiing, I am very passionate about it and I love it!”
What do you love about your job?
“I know it probably sounds weird, but I love coming to work – I find it a challenge to improve sales day-by-day and feel very happy when customers leave satisfied.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I have a big phobia of sharks, I cannot even close my eyes in a swimming pool for fear of them!”
Armando Jordan
Sales & Sourcing Manager
Andy has been with us since September 2016 he provides a point of contact with our customers, answers queries and provides technical advice.
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobby is general fitness; cycling, training in the gym, running. Even more than that, as you can probably tell, I love having my photo taken.”
What do you love about your job?
“I really enjoy dealing with my customers, with my background being on the road as a sales engineer I get what they’re up against. Also, that I am constantly learning, I’d get bored to death if it was simple!”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“My biggest passion is actually Lindy Hop (partnered swing) dancing, for 5 years or so I’ve been travelling to different countries and events to do as much of it as possible.”
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobby is general fitness; cycling, training in the gym, running. Even more than that, as you can probably tell, I love having my photo taken.”
What do you love about your job?
“I really enjoy dealing with my customers, with my background being on the road as a sales engineer I get what they’re up against. Also, that I am constantly learning, I’d get bored to death if it was simple!”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“My biggest passion is actually Lindy Hop (partnered swing) dancing, for 5 years or so I’ve been travelling to different countries and events to do as much of it as possible.”
Andy Connelly
UK Technical Sales
Kelly looks after the Marketing & IT Department and co-ordinates all things Marketing & IT related for the company.
What is your favourite hobby?
“I have several hobbies but am learning the guitar, piano and would sing all day long if it wasn't annoying to others!"
What do you love about your job?
“It’s hard for me to pick a specific thing I love about my job; every aspect is fun for me. The diversity and fast paced environment is a winner for me and the people make the job. ”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“ "I am a secret Ninja"
What is your favourite hobby?
“I have several hobbies but am learning the guitar, piano and would sing all day long if it wasn't annoying to others!"
What do you love about your job?
“It’s hard for me to pick a specific thing I love about my job; every aspect is fun for me. The diversity and fast paced environment is a winner for me and the people make the job. ”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“ "I am a secret Ninja"
Kelly Marie Vidler
Website & Marketing & IT Supervisor
Kayleigh joined in February 2017, she helps to maintain and update the website.
What is your favourite hobby?
“One of my hobbies is drawing and painting. Ever since I was a little girl I have has a passion for creating art.”
What do you love about your job?
“I really love the variety in my job, and of cause the lovely group of people that I work with.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“My interesting fact is that even though I’m small I have very big dreams.”
What is your favourite hobby?
“One of my hobbies is drawing and painting. Ever since I was a little girl I have has a passion for creating art.”
What do you love about your job?
“I really love the variety in my job, and of cause the lovely group of people that I work with.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“My interesting fact is that even though I’m small I have very big dreams.”
Kayleigh Redler
Website Design Apprentice
Adi joined us in April 2017 as a Warehouse Operative due to increased orders. He's now trained to undertake a wider range of tasks within his role
What is your favourite hobby?
“I have two favourite hobbies, they are mixing music and drawing artwork, I’ve even drawn some of my own tattoos.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love my job because I get a feeling of accomplishment and working in a busy yet friendly environment and I don’t feel like just a number.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I am talented with arts & crafts!”
What is your favourite hobby?
“I have two favourite hobbies, they are mixing music and drawing artwork, I’ve even drawn some of my own tattoos.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love my job because I get a feeling of accomplishment and working in a busy yet friendly environment and I don’t feel like just a number.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I am talented with arts & crafts!”
Adi Waters
Warehouse Supervisor (UK)
Matt started in April 2017 as a Warehouse Operative he deals with the products that come through our warehouse and packs orders ready to be delivered.
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobby is carp fishing, I have been doing this for the last 17 years, and even achieved a lake record of 26 ½ lbs!”
What do you love about your job?
“I feel like I am part of a successful team here for Vortex Distribution, which makes working here a joy.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I can touch my elbow with my tongue.”
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobby is carp fishing, I have been doing this for the last 17 years, and even achieved a lake record of 26 ½ lbs!”
What do you love about your job?
“I feel like I am part of a successful team here for Vortex Distribution, which makes working here a joy.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I can touch my elbow with my tongue.”
Matt Powell
Warehouse Supervisor (UK)
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