Meet The Team

With over 20 years' experience in the management of manufacturing and production, and having worked across many different continents, Andy has extensive knowledge of technical business operations.

Andy is the newest member of the FDC team, and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Starting her Technical Support role in 2018, Jemma assists with various technical tasks including testing filters in our lab and recording, monitoring and improving product and service quality.

Jemma is currently on maternity leave, and is enjoying spending time with her new-born daughter, Matilda.

Having obtained a PhD in Chemistry, John has worked in the filter industry for over 30 years. He undertakes and manages various technical functions within the business, including filter testing and new product development.

John enjoys rugby and often referees matches at the weekends. 

Kayla joined us as an apprentice as part of her Business Administration course in September 2019. She assists with a variety of administrative tasks, such as ensuring all paperwork is correct and up-to-date, arranging deliveries and collections and building relationships with customers and suppliers.

Kayla loves to get glammed-up and spend time with her family and friends in her hometown of St Helens.

Luke originally came to work with us during work experience for his Engineering degree, but following its completion he came to work for us full-time as an Engineer in 2015. He assists with all manner of engineering-related tasks, from developing filters and automation to maintaining our engineering processes in-house.

Luke is a keen hockey player, but is kept busy by his young daughter, Emily.

Starting at The Filter Design Company over seven years ago as a Production Operative, Rachael has learned the ins-and-outs of the business before becoming our skilled Sales and Operations Planning Manager. Rachael is currently undertaking a management leadership course alongside her full-time role.

Rachael has a first-class Fashion degree and loves to spend time with her beloved French Bulldog, Belle.

After coming to work for us during his university placement, Rob began his full-time role as our Product Designer in 2018. His day-to-day consists of designing graphics and product concepts, 3D printing and prototyping, and he occasionally performs engineering activities.

In his spare time, Rob likes to fly RC planes and spend time with his fiancé, Sarah.