Our employees are the backbone of our business and we know that without them, Sandown would not be the company that stands today.
Title: Group Head of Aftersales
Years in the motor trade industry: 28 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: Motor racing, mountain biking, running.
Fun facts: I can pull the longest wheelies on a mountain bike, and am compelled to do so every time I ride.
Title: Group Aftersales Compliance Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 17 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: Netball takes over my life at the moment, playing at local league level as well as an international tournament in Spain in June 2016.
Fun facts: Following being hospitalised by a poisonous plant when I was 18 I now have a severe allergy to certain plants and use it as my excuse not to do the gardening.
Title: Group Used Car Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 23 years
Department: Sales
Hobbies: Taxi driver for my children and coaching my son's football team.
Fun facts: I was once on Surprise Surprise with Tessa Sanderson.
Title: Group Head of Digital Sales
Years in the motor trade industry: 18 years
Department: Online
Hobbies: Running, cycling and walking the dog.
Fun facts: I have completed seven marathons.
Title: Group Warranty Supervisor
Years in the motor trade industry: 11 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: Walking and reading.
Fun facts: I like to collect handbags, and I have a lot of them!
Title: Group Sales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 9 years
Department: Sales
Hobbies: Going to the gym and most sports, especially golf and football. Also being a dad of two fantastic boys.
Fun facts: I used to be a Professional Golfer.
Title: Group New Car Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 5 years
Department: Sales
Hobbies: Running, Music, Indian Food.
Fun facts: When I was a teenager I represented Basingstoke and North Hants in the 200m, Long Jump and 4 x 100m relay.
Title: Aftersales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 30 years
Department: Service
Hobbies: Flying aerobatics in light aircraft. Hiking mountains and Callisthenics.
Fun facts: I like to think I’m obsessed with eating healthy but can’t turn down a bar of chocolate!
Title: Parts Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 34 years
Department: Parts
Hobbies: Photography and birds of prey.
Fun facts: I have a Bearded Dragon as a pet, who I got from a reptile rescue centre. Until recently, we thought the dragon was a boy, but a few weeks ago, "she" started laying eggs!
Title: General Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 25 years
Department: Basingstoke Retailer
Hobbies: Managing my son's under 9's football team and spending time with my family.
Fun facts: I was a postman. I am also an FA qualified coach.
Title: Senior Parts Supervisor
Years in the motor trade industry: 13 years
Department: Parts
Hobbies: Running, football and music.
Fun facts: I have sailed around the world with the Royal Navy.
Title: General Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 27 years
Department: Dorchester Retailer
Hobbies: Huge supporter of local rugby, especially Sherborne RFC - my home town, which my son also represents at senior level. Walking my dogs – I have a chocolate Lab and a Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldog.
Fun facts: I have never withdrawn cash from a cash machine.
Title: Aftersales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 31 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: Keeping fit and spending time with my wife, daughter and dogs.
Fun facts: When I was about 10 years old I was walking across a golf course with my Dad and found a golf ball, I picked it up. A few minutes later Peter Alliss (Famous Golfer) was shouting for his golf ball back, he saw the funny side, signed the ball and gave it to me.
Title: Aftersales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 20 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: Building and flying radio-controlled model airplanes and helicopters.
Fun facts: I love theme parks and rollercoasters. The Smiler at Alton Towers is my favourite!
Title: Parts Supervisor
Years in the motor trade industry: 12 years
Department: Parts
Hobbies: Football, Martial arts, and spending time with my three wonderful kids.
Fun facts: I am a qualified FA level 1 football coach.
Title: General Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 8 years
Department: Guildford Retailer
Hobbies: Football, coaching my son’s team the Guildford Saints and big supporter of Fulham FC. Like the gym, running and playing squash.
Fun facts: Played for England schoolboys many years ago and I have completed 2 marathons, 3 Peaks and Hadrian’s Wall run. I like a challenge!
Title: Aftersales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 32 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: I collected whisky.
Fun facts: I came 2nd in the 1994 12-hour lawnmower race.
Title: Aftersales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 42 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: My passion at the moment is running, which takes up a lot of my spare time. I like looking after my garden, enjoying holidays abroad and watching most sports.
Fun facts: Will always participate in any activity and will normally act the fool but at the same time help and encourage others.
Title: Aftersales Service Team Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 17 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: Fishing, motor sport and mixed martial arts.
Fun facts: Me and my wife have just bought a dog which is a Pug and his name is Reginald, he has just turned one year old and we take him to the Guildford Pug festival every couple of months.
Title: General Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 27 years
Department: Poole Retailer
Hobbies: Huge supporter of local rugby, especially Sherborne RFC - my home town, which my son also represents at senior level. Walking my dogs – I have a chocolate Lab and a Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldog.
Fun facts: I have never withdrawn cash from a cash machine.
Title: Aftersales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 35 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: I keep Koi fish and hold a private pilot’s licence for helicopters.
Fun facts: I like to drive my restored 1965 VW Beach Buggy to the local shop at the weekends, it generally makes everyone smile!
Title: Parts Supervisor
Years in the motor trade industry: 12 years
Department: Parts
Hobbies: I enjoy playing Golf, watching football and everything cars.
Fun facts: I have recently welcomed a Springer Spaniel into the family called Kylo, who keeps me busy in my spare time.
Title: Parts Supervisor
Years in the motor trade industry: 26 years
Department: Parts
Hobbies: I enjoy living life with my family & friends, watching football & Netflix.
Fun facts: My fun fact would be driving the Nurburgring in 2014, a great experience.
Title: General Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 25 years
Department: Salisbury Retailer
Hobbies: Managing my son's under 9's football team and spending time with my family.
Fun facts: I was a postman. I am also an FA qualified coach.
Title: Aftersales Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 33 years
Department: Aftersales
Hobbies: Motor sport, cars and DIY.
Fun facts: I travelled the world as a motorcross mechanic for 10 years.
Title: Group Marketing Communications Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 16 years
Department: CRM & Marketing
Hobbies: Looking after my twins and walking my crazy boston terrier.
Fun facts: I have completed a skydive.
Title: Group Customer Relationship Manager
Years in the motor trade industry: 21 years
Department:
Hobbies: Running and tennis
Fun facts: I have run a half marathon
Title: Head of CRM & Marketing
Years in the motor trade industry: 35 years
Department: CRM & Marketing
Hobbies: Hot rods & custom cars, real motorcycles, proper music and most things Americana.
Fun facts: I am considered by some to be a leading expert in 1860’s American Military Drill.
Title: Guildford Motability Specialist
Years in the motor trade industry: 6 years
Department: Motability
Hobbies: Cycling and motorbikes.
Fun facts: I like going on holiday and spending time near the seaside.
Title: Basingstoke Motability Specialist
Years in the motor trade industry: Over 40 years. years
Department: Motability
Hobbies: DIY and photography.
Fun facts: I feed hedgehogs nightly, they eat better than me and are often waiting by the food bowl!
Title: Online Logistics
Years in the motor trade industry: 2 years
Department: Online
Hobbies: Going to the gym, films, Rolex watches and travelling.
Fun facts: While in the film industry, I met quite a few high profile stars.
Title: Group Head of Digital Sales
Years in the motor trade industry: 18 years
Department: Online
Hobbies: Running, cycling and walking the dog.
Fun facts: I have completed seven marathons.
Title: Online Star Expert
Years in the motor trade industry: 3 years
Department: Online
Hobbies: Massive petrol head! Liverpool supporter. I also love playing snooker and pool.
Fun facts: I can sketch cars.
Title: Online Administrator
Years in the motor trade industry: 1 years
Department: Online
Hobbies: I am part of a local pool team and play in league matches every Thursday.
Fun facts: I have fired military grade weapons.
Title: Online Co-ordinator
Years in the motor trade industry: 5 years
Department: Online
Hobbies: Walking, skiing and hiking.
Fun facts: For my wedding, we had jelly and ice cream for our dessert - I love jelly and ice cream.
Title: Online Sales Executive
Years in the motor trade industry: 11 years
Department: Online
Hobbies: Spending time with my family. Watching and playing football.
Fun facts: I have a trainer obsession. Over 20 pairs at present!
From the incredibly helpful Car Park Attendant to the knowledgeable Sales Executive, and from the friendly Showroom Host to the manufacturer trained Technicians - every role is integral to our success.
All of our staff are fully supported and have access to a multitude of training programmes and opportunities for development. We believe in growing from within and have a comprehensive plan for developing our employees, which has already resulted in many successful promotions.
