Take a look at the profiles and get to know some of the many familiar faces you’ll meet or speak to when dealing with DL.
We’re proud of what we do and who we are, with a blend of long serving team members and fresh talent introduced through our apprenticeship scheme. Please say hello to a few of the team.
We invite you to get to know us both professionally and personally! Our team members are not just experts in their fields but also have unique stories, hobbies, and interests that shape who they are. By exploring their profiles, you’ll discover the backgrounds and experiences that contribute to our vibrant and dynamic workplace.
Alan Smith
Project Manager
Proudest Job Moment: Handing over the Eldon project, worth £350K, on time and on budget
Family: Wife, 2 Children Austin and Heather
Something You Didn’t Know: I Coach Tickhill Junior Under 8’s Football Team
Interests: Anything Outdoors
Billy Taylor
Joiner
Proudest Job Moment: My Proudest Job moment is when I hung my first door on the joinery rig
Family: Mum and Dad, twin Brother, older Sister and Zeus the German Shepherd
Something You Didn’t Know: I can juggle
Interests: Football, boxing, cars and joinery
Carl Booth
Joiner
Proudest Job Moment: Hanging my first door
Family: They’re decent folks
Something You Didn’t Know: I enjoy sit down showers and I’m an intense Yogurt stirrer
Interests: Socialising
Daniel Lowe
Managing Director
Proudest Job Moment: Maintaining a strong and well established business through long standing relationships with people and customers
Family: Wife Katie and 2 boys, Ben and James
Something You Didn’t Know: I can touch my nose with my tongue
Interests: Football (will keep quiet which side of the City!), Music and Travelling. Retired Chairman of Hallam and Redmires Rangers Junior Football Club.
Harry Boyes
Office Designer
Proudest Job Moment: Seeing designs through from concept to creation
Family: My partner Lydia & my Mum, Dad and Brother
Something You Didn’t Know: I always like to try and learn a hobby that’s a little outside the box – SCUBA diving / paragliding to name a few!
Interests: Anything outdoors – I’m happy!
Ian Pendleton
Contracts Manager
Proudest Job Moment: My first job handover for DL – the client was delighted with the end result
Family: Wife and son, plus 2 mouse catchers
Something You Didn’t Know: Still roller-blading at 50
Interests: Anything Outside, and fixing stuff. I love a challenge!
Joe Fagan
Decorator
Proudest Job Moment: Boss DL, told me I’m the best painter in Sheffield
Family: My Partner Jennie, Daughter Hazel, Step-daughters Nicole and Daniella and Frank the dog
Something You Didn’t Know: I cry at beauty and the beast
Interests: Enjoying spending time with the family. The outdoors playing airsoft.
Katie Lowe
Company Secretary
Proudest Job Moment: Successfully chasing bad Debtors! Training Tyler.
Family: Married to Daniel, 2 Boys Ben and James
Something You Didn’t Know: I can stand on my head for ages
Interests: Music, running, walking, and being with family and friends
Keith Robertson
Estimator & Buyer
Proudest Job Moment: Successfully delivering a project for the 2012 Summer Olympics
Family: Married with a son in the Queens Royal Hussars.
Something You Didn’t Know: You can yell at soup to warm it.
Interests: Golf and Socialising
Mark Ward
Joiner
Proudest Job Moment: Coming back to work for DL. But would like all the lads to wear safari shirts with their names on the back!
Family: Beautiful wife Bev, Daughter, Sheridan – Sister at A & E, Son, Alix – Self Employed Joiner
Something You Didn’t Know: I’ve never been ice skating and I never will!
Interests: Cycling, watching my son play football
Mick Tinker
Sales
Proudest Job Moment: Joining The DL Co in March 2017
Family: Mum/Dad & two older brothers Wayne & Tony
Something You Didn’t Know: I had a Humpty Dumpty moment and broke my back in 2014 falling off a wall
Interests: All sport, Football (LUFC Fan) and Golf. I am the current Captain of Normanton Golf Club ‘Tigers’ section. The Great Outdoors, walking my beloved Springer Spaniel anywhere HE chooses to go. Fine Dining, Red Wine & Real Ale, not in that particular order.
Neil Legder
Joiner
Proudest Job Moment: Bluestone curved wall
Family: 2 Sons
Something You Didn’t Know: I’m a secret lover of Uptown Girl
Interests: Car Booty Expert
Sam Wharf
Apprentice Joiner
Proudest Job Moment: Building my first stud wall
Family: Mum & Dad
Something You Didn’t Know: I can walk on my hands
Interests: Gym, football & boxing
Tony Kay
Joiner
Proudest Job Moment: Returning to DL after 18 years.
Family: Wife Hayley. Kids Paige, Maddie & Alex. Grandkids Lennon & Stan.
Something You Didn’t Know: I’m a secret Croc wearer.
Interests: Ancient history, darts, new technology and metal detecting.
Tyler Rodgers
Customer Service Co-Ordinator
Proudest Job Moment: Coming back to work for DL. Also knowing I passed my Business Admininistration Apprenticeship at DL from leaving school – feels such a long time ago!
Family: The crazy folks and my Teddy Bear dog!
Something You Didn’t Know: I’m a Starbies lover! #Coffeecrazy
Interests: Socialising, travel, animals, dog walks, adrenaline bassline junkie, festivals and being spontaneous.
Zac Dyson
Joiner
Proudest Job Moment: Hanging my first door as an Apprentice with DL
Family: Mum, Dad, Twin Brothers
Something You Didn’t Know: I wear my pouch in bed
Interests: Playing football and getting on my motorbike