BATHGATE FLOORING - Key Persons


Ernie Smyth

Job Titles:
  • Contracts Director
Ernie has over 40 years' experience in the construction industry. He joined Bathgate Flooring in 2005 and is responsible for managing the contracting team across the company. Ernie is an Associate Member of the CIOB (ACIOB) and is dedicated to meeting the company's commitments and clients' expectations. Ernie's a keen football fan and National Trust member.

Karl Rye

Job Titles:
  • Sales and Estimating Director
Karl has over 30 years' experience in the flooring industry. He joined Bathgate Flooring in 2005. As Director he has overall responsibility for all Raised Access Flooring projects. Karl also deals with front end sales and technical queries. Outside of work, Karl enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and travelling.

Nigel Kibble

Job Titles:
  • National Accounts Manager Paul Freeman / Operations Director Victoria Smith
Nigel Kibble - With us for over a 12 years now as our National Account Manager. He is our resident expert and the "Go To" man for any technical questions for all our Key Accounts. Nigel is always available for advice on the right products for your project. If you are submitting a tender, Nigel will, advise on specification and draw up the project on our specialist Callidus software to ensure the quantities are accurate.

Paul Freeman

Job Titles:
  • National Accounts Manager Paul Freeman / Operations Director Victoria Smith
Paul Freeman. Paul joined Bathgate Flooring in January 2013 bringing with him a wealth of manufacturing experience gained across a variety of industries. He supports the growth of the business by overseeing the planning, coordination and control of the manufacturing process and is the Director responsible for the Supply Only Team.

Victoria Smith

Job Titles:
  • National Accounts Manager Paul Freeman / Operations Director Victoria Smith
  • Sales Manager for the Supply Only Team
Victoria Smith. Victoria joined us in 2011 as Sales Manager for the Supply Only Team. Her responsibilities are processing orders and providing quotations for customers. She also helps project manage large orders providing detailed delivery schedules for customers. Victoria is often your first point of contact and is always on hand to offer support and provide assistance for all your enquiries.