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Delivery
Our standard delivery time is one to five working days depending on your selected delivery service.
Order before 14:00 for next day dispatch and next day delivery as our express service.
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MOREWarranty
Comprehensive 12-month warranty on all parts, and 15-months for all electrical items.
Extended warranty on heat pumps and Hot Tubs.
Meet The Team
Darren Waters
Managing Director
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 golf 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.”
Armando Jordan
Sales and Marketing Manager
Armando is one of our longest serving team members, having started working with us in 2015.
What is your favourite hobby?
“Skiing is my favourite hobby, and I have actually taught a number of my colleagues how to ski too.”
What do you love about your job?
“My role is a challenge, but that is one of the things I love most about it. I also enjoy getting to meet and work with so many people across the UK and Europe.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I cook the best paella on earth!”
Sharon Birch
Accounts Assistant
Sharon is a valued member of our accounts team.
What is your favourite hobby?
“In my spare time, I embroider designs onto items for gifts.”
What do you love about your job?
“My favourite part of my job role is working with a great team of colleagues.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I survived breast cancer!”
Emmie Stone
Purchasing and accounts assistant
Emmie is a corner stone of communication, she manages purchasing and assists in the accounts department.
What is your favourite hobby?
“I enjoy travelling the world as well as creating travel and lifestyle content on social media”
What do you love about your job?
“I love having a varied scope of responsibilities - it keeps me busy all day and I don’t ever get bored.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“My eye colour has changed 3 times in my life.”
Florencia Fazzari
UK & EU Sales Team Leader
Flo joined our sales team in 2024, and can speak three languages; English, French and Spanish.
What is your favourite hobby?
“I studied musical theatre productions at university, but instead of making it my full-time job, I do it as a hobby.”
What do you love about your job?
“My favourite part of my role is creating relationships with our customers and helping resolve their queries.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I have lived in Malaysia, Nigeria, Czech Republic, Argentina and Hong Kong.”
Adi Waters
Technical and Warranty Coordinator
Adi became a member of the Vortex family in 2023 as a purchasing assistant but has quickly progressed to be our purchasing and warranty coordinator.
What is your favourite hobby?
“I have two main hobbies; drawing
and mixing music.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love the diverse daily challenges that I face within my role, as well as the team I work with.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I commission a range of bespoke artwork for friends and clients.”
Nathalie Rockmer
Sales Administrator
Nathalie joined our sales team in 2024, and is fluent in French, English, and German.
What is your favourite hobby?
"I enjoy playing games on the computer, watching twitch art category and drawing."
What do you love about your job?
“I love getting to help customers.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I stream occasionally.”
Jon Pennington
Ecommerce Manager
Has 20 years' experience in technical sales, e-commerce and hot tub repair.
What is your favourite hobby?
"I love drums, surfing and sunshine "
What do you love about your job?
“It's a challenging, fast paced and diverse environment”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I've never drank coffee”
Joshua Wells
IT Technician
Josh joined our team in 2023 and has quickly become an essential part of our IT department.
What is your favourite hobby?
“Outside of work, I enjoy photography.”
What do you love about your job?
“I appreciate not only the IT aspects of my job but also the interactions with my colleagues. I thrive in the workplace environment and genuinely enjoy being around everyone.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I'm not only an IT Technician but also a passionate photographer."
Edwin Blommaerts
Odoo Specialist / Python Coder
With over 15 years' experience coding and 10 years specifically in Odoo development Edwin is a valued Asset to our team.
What is your favourite hobby?
“I enjoy going to heavy metal concerts and hiking”
What do you love about your job?
“The challenge of supporting the company and the people by building software that makes their work easier so they have the time to focus on the more important parts of their job.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I am happiest in a mosh pit"
Finley Wilson
Marketing Assistant
Finley is currently on a university placement year here at Spa Parts Vortex.
What is your favourite hobby?
“Painting”
What do you love about your job?
“I get to learn new skills every day”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I am way too interested in fish!”
Lewes Hahn-Griffiths
UK Warehouse & Operations Coordinator
Lewes joined the UK Warehouse team in Spring 2024.
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobbies are football, F1 and running.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love the fast-paced environment and great team spirit within the warehouse.
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I have run four marathons.”
Tim Van Der Put
EU Senior Warehouse Operative
Tim complements Angela in the Netherlands managing our EU Distribution centre.
What is your favourite hobby?
“enjoy watching formula 1, gaming and listening to music and doing things with my kids.”
What do you love about your job?
“love the diversity of challenges it brings and bringing them to a proper close for the company and the customers, as well as the great colleagues i get to work with on a daily basis."
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“have read over a 1000 books.”
Angela De Bruyn
EU Warehouse Coordinator
Angela joined the EU Warehouse team in Spring 2024, she manages distribution from the Netherlands.
What is your favourite hobby?
“Reading books, hiking and baking/cooking.”
What do you love about your job?
“The diversity of work and interaction with colleagues"
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“
You can wake me for Vanilla ice with strawberry's 
”
Matt Powell
Warehouse Supervisor
Matt is our warehouse supervisor, and one of our longest serving team members.
What is your favourite hobby?
“My favourite hobbies are fishing, hiking and camping.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love that it is always busy – it makes the day fly by.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I can touch my elbow with my tongue.”
Simon Lincoln
Warehouse Operative
Simon is a dedicated member of our warehouse team.
What is your favourite hobby?
“Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my family.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love the people I work with and the general atmosphere.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I can lick my elbow.”
Harvey Powell
Warehouse Operative
Harvey is a hardworking and reliable member of our warehouse team.
What is your favourite hobby?
“Boxing.”
What do you love about your job?
“I love the Net Flex-35 working hours and the people in my team.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
“I have six toes”