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Paul Hardwick
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Kesha Addy
Finance & HR Assisstant
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Tad Sierszulski
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Our Amazing Team
Chris Houston
Managing DirectorChris joined Tadweld as Managing Director in 2022 with a remit of delivering the company’s growth potential. Prior to this, Chris held a number of senior positions in the Aerospace & Defence industry, including Managing Director of a private equity backed distribution business in the US.
Chris began his career at Rolls-Royce, where he developed a lean manufacturing, people centred and quality focused mindset.
Chris Joy
Sales & Marketing DirectorChris started with Tadweld in 1995 as a sheet metal worker, having trained and served his apprenticeship at the Eclipse Copper Company, followed by a number of years working for an exclusive commercial kitchen manufacturer.
Due to his experience and site leadership, he was appointed as Workshop Manager and subsequently served 13 years as Operations Director. Chris became Sales & Marketing Director in 2025 and now leads all customer facing, business development and concept development activities.
Richard Byfield
DirectorRichard has been the founder and director of several start-up, mature and successful businesses. He has been involved with Tadweld Limited for over 20 years and having put together an investment team joined the board of directors in 2017.
Dave Burchill
Head of OperationsDave started as an apprentice welder fabricator at Tadweld in 1997 and has held a number of increasingly senior roles. He spent 10+ years as a site installation supervisor, was promoted to workshop manager in 2019 and became Head of Operations in 2025. Dave now oversees all elements of operations, including supplier management, engineering, workshop fabrication and on-site installations.
Bronwyn Melo
Finance & Administration ManagerBronwyn has been an integral part of the Tadweld management team since 2018, joining after relocating from South Africa. She has a wide remit, responsible for the financial management of the business; reporting, AP/AR and payroll, as well as leading Human Resources and Administration functions.
James Bowman
Project ManagerJames joined Tadweld in 2016 as a Welder / Fabricator after completing his apprenticeship at SH Structures and gaining diverse experience in the Oil & Gas industry. In 2022 he was appointed to the position of Health & Safety Coordinator and joined the engineering team full-time in 2023 as project engineer.
In 2025, James was appointed to the position of project manager and is responsible for facilitating the delivery of our projects on time, on budget and to the high quality standards that our customers expect.
Dan Collins
Customer Service LeadDan joined Tadweld in 2023 as Project Lead after completing an apprenticeship at Biotech company LabSkin. He became Customer Service Lead in 2024 and is responsible for being the first point of contact for his assigned customers. He also gets involved in many of the companies continuous improvement initiatives and runs our customer feedback survey process.
Joe Stearman
Business Development ManagerJoe joined Tadweld in 2023 as Business Development Manager to drive and support our growth. He has a wealth of experience selling technical and engineered products, most recently working in elevator sales for Cibes Lifts UK and The Express Lift Company.
At Tadweld, Joe is primarily responsible for our Food & Drink customers, selling our diverse product range of platforms, hoppers, chutes, trays, workbenches and much more to this market.
Cameron Leigh-Smith
Supply Chain ManagerCameron joined Tadweld in 2024 as our Workshop Foreman organising everything from customer and supplier deliveries to vehicle maintenance, equipment, and streamlining our workshops. He was previously Operations Manager for a paint spraying company in Hull, organising installations throughout the UK. In 2025, Cameron became our Supply Chain Manager managing all business purchasing.
Martin Selby
Engineering ManagerMartin joined Tadweld as Senior Engineer in 2024 bringing 25 years of expertise in structural and architectural steelwork. He has worked on some truly impressive projects, including ‘The Kelpies’ at Falkirk, alongside a wide variety of statement bridges and structures throughout the UK.
In 2025, Martin assumed the position of Engineering Manager, managing our team of project engineers. Martin leads complex projects through the entire end-to-end process, working closely with our clients from concept to final design, then from fabrication through to installation.
Steve Robinson
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) ManagerSteve joined Tadweld in 2024 as Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Manager. He has a passion for continuous improvement, people development and team engagement.
Prior to joining Tadweld, Steve held several managerial roles in manufacturing at Moores furniture group and in the retail sector with Aldi, Iceland and B&Q
Paul Hardwick
Project EngineerPaul joined Tadweld in 2024, having spent the previous decade detailing mezzanines and gantries for Wakefield based fabricator AGF. He is a skilled Advance Steel and AutoCAD user, which allows him to bring customer concepts to life quickly and accurately. At Tadweld, Paul leads complex projects through the entire end-to-end process, working closely with our clients from initial sketches to final design, then from fabrication through to installation.
Piotr Kulig
Operations SupervisorPeter joined Tadweld in 2022 and became operations supervisor in 2024. He is a skilled multi-material fabricator. Prior to Tadweld, Piotr most recently worked at Filtermist International and Craven & Co.
Nick Howcroft
Installation SupervisorNick joined Tadweld in 2019 having spent 15 years with Metallic Fabrications Ltd. After several years as site co-ordinator, he became installation supervisor in 2024. As well as leading site installs, he is a skilled multi-material fabricator.
Kesha Addy
Finance & HR AssisstantKesha joined Tadweld in 2025 as Finance & HR Assistant and is responsible for payroll, general accounting, accounts receivable and overall functional support.
Prior to joining Tadweld, Kesha held roles as a recruitment office in the care sector, and as Accounts Assistant / Office Supervisor for a construction business.
Alex Mitchell
Marketing LeadAlex joined Tadweld as Marketing Lead at the start of 2025, bringing years of B2B marketing experience to the team. At Tadweld, Alex oversees all aspects of marketing, helping to share our company’s story, showcase our expertise, and connect with clients through different channels. Always looking for innovative ways to engage audiences and support business growth, Alex plays a key role in helping Tadweld maintain its reputation as a trusted partner in the fabrication industry.
Josh Thompson
Workshop ForemanJosh has been with Tadweld since 2024. He began his journey with the company as a labourer and, through dedication and hard work, earned a promotion to his current role within just a year.
Tad Sierszulski
Project EngineerTad joined Tadweld in 2025 as a Project Engineer, bringing strong technical expertise in structural steelwork detailing and coordination. Prior to joining the team, he worked as a Structural Draughtsman, where he specialised in accurate 3D modelling and detailing of steelwork using Tekla Structures. Tad has experience liaising closely with architects, engineers, and fabrication teams. His attention to detail and practical understanding of both design and fabrication support the smooth delivery of projects from enquiry through to installation.