Wellington Welding Supplies has been established for over 30 years in Plymouth. We have an experienced team of sales and service engineers who can advise you on any welding related problem. Wellington Welding service and repair virtually all the major brands of welding equipment
We stock a comprehensive range of Arc, TIG and MIG welders as well as Hypertherm Plasma Cutters and a full range of welding accessories.
These are the amazing individuals helping you with all your business enquiries.
Chairman
Following the successful appointment of James Clayburn as Managing Director in July 2024 Philip Goldney assumes the role of Chairman and will remain on hand to lend a guiding hand when required.
He believes the company is in a batter shape now than it has ever been and with the appointment of James Clayburn the company is guaranteed a strong future.
Managing Director
James joined as Managing Director in July 2024, initially training as a welding equipment service engineer back in the late 90s in his father's family company, James then moved into various sales positions, the latter prior to joining Wellington being UK Sales Manager for voestalpine Bohler UK Ltd.
James has established himself into leading the company forward into it's new era.
Sales Director
Andrew first joined the company in 1981 after a brief but successful career with BOC. He swiftly settled into sales and by 1991 had risen to become Sales Director.
For all those that know him they will recognise a description of larger than life and twice as enthusiastic. Andrew is married to Janette and has two children Tim and Brittany.
Branch Manager
John was originally born in Kenya where he grew up until he was 10 years old and then moved back to Wimborne with his family.
After school John joined the Royal Navy as an Electronic Warfare Technician for a seven year stint. After this John joined Wellington Welding Supplies for his first period which ran from 1987 to 2004, there then followed a brief stint with a local fastenings company which meant that although he no longer worked for us we could at least keep an eye on him.
Eventually the lure of welding products proved too strong and John rejoined us in March 07.
John has represented Wellington Welding with distinction at both golf and cricket but admits to being past his prime at cricket. Away from work John and his partner Jude enjoy relaxing with friends and family.
Sales Engineer
Neil joined Wellington Welding after gaining previous experience working in internal sales for Parkins Ltd, concentrating mainly on welding related products.
Neil has been with the company since 1998 and from 2017 covers Devon exclusively, prior to this he was also covering Somerset.
Highly skilled, he has probably been on more courses than any other individual within the company.
Sales Engineer
Richard joined Wellington Welding Supplies Ltd in January 2014. After leaving the Royal Navy in 2010 Richard had a number of jobs including valeting BMW cars and a spell at a well known celebrity chef's restaurant in Plymouth as a pastry chef. We hope he has now found his true vocation and we can develop his obvious people skills.
Richard originally comes from Staffordshire and away from work he enjoys socialising with friends and family and retains a strong interest in the food industry.
Richard takes over the Plymouth and Cornwall areas following the sad death of Ken Chinnock.
Financial Officer
Carol joined us in April 1999 and is now the Finance Officer for the company having overall responsibility for accounts administration.
Carol was born and brought up in Plymouth and has had a variety of jobs in finance before joining WWS.
Currently she is enrolled on an open learning Advanced Bookeeping and Accountancy Course with Mid-Kent College.
Away from work Carol has a strong interest in aromatherapy and has attended 3 courses on this subject. She is also fond of cooking and enjoys swimming and aerobics.
Purchase Ledger Administrator
June joined the company in November 2008 and her responsibilities mainly include purchase ledger accounts but she also answers the phone and does general admin.
Prior to joining us June did a 29 year stint in various jobs with the MOD before accepting their generous redundancy terms. Lucky her!
Away from work June enjoys trips to the gym and swimming.
Warehouse Supervisor
Lee joined Wellington Welding Supplies in July 2016. Prior to joining us he worked at Princess Yachts as a laminator.
In his youth Lee played rugby for Plymouth Albion and twice represented Devon, sadly a knee injury sustained whilst playing hockey put an end to his rugby playing days.
Away from work Lee enjoys watching most sports including football and rugby and socialising with his friends. He is also the proud father of two sons who he hopes will follow in his rugby playing footsteps.
Lee is Plymouth born and bred and knows the city like the back of his hand.
Van Driver
Jason rejoined us for his second stint as the main Plymouth driver in February 2023 after a gap of some years. The lure of working once again for one of the premier welding suppliers in the south of England obviously proved too strong!
Jason’s previous work life involved a long stint with our armed forces before returning and settling in Plymouth. He also worked as tyre fitter between his sessions with us. Jason is practical and hard working and can be relied upon to pull through in a crisis.
Away from work Jason enjoys watching sport and spending time with his family.
Service Engineer
Jake joined Wellington Welding in 2023
