Sara Speirs, Managing Director
Name: Sara Speirs
Nickname/Also known as: “The Boss”
Favourite quote: Look after the people and the people will look after the business
Who inspires you: Female entrepreneurs
My guilty pleasure is: Gin and Tonic
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Tom Hunter, Karen Brady and Michelle Obama
You would never believe if I told you...: How many pairs of shoes I have!
My most used phrase is: The importance of looking after every customer
The best advice I've ever recieved: Attract what you expect and reflect what you desire. Become what you respect and mirror what you admire
Rebecca Bell, Operations Director
Name: Rebecca Bell
Nickname/Also known as: Bex
Who inspires you: This is going to sound really cheesy but probably my Mum and the success she has had. I have definitely always wanted to follow in her footsteps
My guilty pleasure is: All things Harry Potter and Star Wars
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Post Malone, Jamie Genevieve and Dave Grohl
You would never believe if I told you...: I won a trophy for playing Golf
My most used phrase is: "that's ages away, we don't need to worry about that right now!"
The superpower I'd like to have is: I'd like to have teleportation, I would get so much more done!
The best advice I've ever recieved: To set yourself unreasonable goals
Morning or night person: Night time
My first car was a: Seat Ibiza
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The team spirit, being surrounded by such a passionate bunch who really care
My favourite time of the year is: May - this is when I got married and the weather is usually lovely
Cara Duff, Commercial Director
Name: Cara Duff
Nickname/Also known as: Duff
Favourite quote: Improvise, adapt, overcome
Who inspires you: Anyone overcoming adversity
My guilty pleasure is: Cheesy rom-coms especially from the 90s/00s)
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Dolly Parton, Melissa McCarthy and Alex Ferguson
You would never believe if I told you...: Accidentally walked into the middle of a protest march whilst on holiday in Athens and got tear gassed by Greek riot police - they don't mess around!!
My most used phrase is: "Well, yes and no"
The superpower I'd like to have is: Mind reading
The best advice I've ever recieved: Measure twice, cut once
Morning or night person: Night
My first car was a: Renault Clio (or my Dad's old Vauxhall pre-power steering!)
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Being able to help our clients and see how their business operate
My favourite time of the year is: I'd have to say April 25th, because it's not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a lighter jacket!
Darren Fleming, Financial Controller
Name: Darren Fleming
Nickname/Also known as: The Hippy
Favourite quote: "If you spend too much time thinking about a thing you'll never get it done"
Who inspires you: Good people
My guilty pleasure is: ?
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party David Attenborough, Will Ferrell and Seven of Nine
You would never believe if I told you...: I climbed a volcano in flip flops
My most used phrase is: Yes poppet
The superpower I'd like to have is: The ability to fly
The best advice I've ever recieved: "If you don't know ask"
Morning or night person: Either
My first car was a: Morris 1100
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Working with dedicated people with the same work ethic
My favourite time of the year is: April
Kimberley Torrance, Trainee Payroll Manager
Name: Kimberley Torrance
Nickname/Also known as: Kimbo
Favourite quote: Murphy’s Law – If anything can go wrong, it will
Who inspires you: Honestly nobody
My guilty pleasure is: Pork Pies
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Jurgen Klopp, Dave Grohl & Michael Kane
You would never believe if I told you...: am terrified of water as I can’t swim
My most used phrase is: I'm feeling snacky
The superpower I'd like to have is: Teleportation
The best advice I've ever recieved: Have you googled it?
Morning or night person: Morning person
My first car was a: Vauxhall Corsa
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The people as they are so much fun
My favourite time of the year is: Summer
Helen Love, Regional Operations Manager
Name: Helen Love
Nickname/Also known as: Wee sox
Favourite quote: OK Flower
Who inspires you: My family
My guilty pleasure is: old western films - John Wayne
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Ally McCoist, Jamie Redknapp & David Beckam.
You would never believe if I told you...: I have been married for nearly 35 years
My most used phrase is: OK Flower
The superpower I'd like to have is: x-ray vision
The best advice I've ever recieved: apply for the area managers job with Spectrum
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Renault Clio
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Everyday is a new challenge
My favourite time of the year is: Christmas with my family or holiday abroad
Alistair Love, Site Manager
Name: Alistair Love
Nickname/Also known as: Ally
Favourite quote: “Always be the hardest worker in the room”
Who inspires you: My Brother
My guilty pleasure is: I enjoy doing the housework lighting candles and getting the house all clean smelling fresh with candles on ha-ha
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Paul Gascoigne, Elvis Pressley, Floyd Mayweather
The superpower I'd like to have is: To see the future
The best advice I've ever recieved: Never forget to say Thank you, Manners cost nothing
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Volkswagon Golf in silver
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Togetherness, Family business, Always helping each other out to achieve more
My favourite time of the year is: Summer for a sun tan
Gayle Wingate, Accounts Assistant
Name: Gayle Wingate
Nickname/Also known as: Mum/Gran lol
Favourite quote: "When life gives you lemons - make lemonade"
Who inspires you: My Dad
My guilty pleasure is: Chocolate Ice cream
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Hubby, Kevin Bridges and Miriam Margolyes
My most used phrase is: Okay Dokes
The superpower I'd like to have is: To be able to eat everything I want and never put on weight
The best advice I've ever recieved: Think before you speak
Morning or night person: Night
My first car was a: Ford Fiesta
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The way we are a team working for the same goals and there is a good work life balance
My favourite time of the year is: Summer
Sheena Halbert,
Name: Sheena Halbert
Favourite quote: It is beautiful to express love and even more beautiful to feel it!
Who inspires you: My Dad
My guilty pleasure is: I absolutely love Karaoke, and yes I can hold a tune
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party My Dad, Billy Connelly and Bradley Walsh - all 3 make me laugh out loud
You would never believe if I told you...: I was really sporty when I was younger and took part in Judo, Badminton & Rowing (Been in the River Clyde a few times when trying to get in and out of the boat!)
My most used phrase is: "Really?"
The superpower I'd like to have is: To be able to read peoples minds
The best advice I've ever recieved: Never be afraid to do anything, even if it doesn't work out, then there will be no What ifs....
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Toyota Auris
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Special People Extremely Committed To Reaching Undeniable Milestones, within their work environment
My favourite time of the year is: Summer
Kevin Barker,
Name: Kevin Barker
Favourite quote: Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. – Benjamin Franklin
Who inspires you: People with nothing to lose
My guilty pleasure is: Cheese and wine
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party My late Grandad, Gino De’campo, Billy Connelly
You would never believe if I told you...: i was quite a shy quiet person normally
My most used phrase is: Alright Pal
The superpower I'd like to have is: I would like to be able to shape shift in to anything at any time.
The best advice I've ever recieved: Live for the moment not the future
Morning or night person: Morning, I get grumpier as the day goes on
My first car was a: Susuki Vitara Kuro.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The way that everyone is there to help each other like a little family.
My favourite time of the year is: I don’t know because I like the sun but I also love playing in the snow ??
Ryan Sutherland, HR Administrator
Name: Ryan Sutherland
Favourite quote: "I don't know what my favourite quote is"
Who inspires you: my wife Megan
My guilty pleasure is: watching endless videos on conspiracy theories and hidden easter eggs in films/games
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Lee Evans, Amy Winehouse and Frank Ocean
My most used phrase is: picking up the phone and saying “just a quick one”
The superpower I'd like to have is: telekinesis
The best advice I've ever recieved: stop worrying about worrying about it, just do it
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Citroen C2
What I love about working at Spectrum is: I love seeing the positive impact that our amazing staff make.
My favourite time of the year is: Summer (or September weekend - annual family log cabin)
Lynne Graham,
Name: Lynne Graham
Favourite quote: Just be you
Who inspires you: Lots of people
My guilty pleasure is: Home and Away
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party A naked butler, a cocktail maker and Gino D'Acampo
You would never believe if I told you...: I used to be thin lol
My most used phrase is: I was thinking
The superpower I'd like to have is: To read your mind
The best advice I've ever recieved: From Google
Morning or night person: A bit of both
My first car was a: A very old white Ford Escort
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The list is endless
My favourite time of the year is: Autumn
Tracy McGuiness, Payroll Administrator
Name: Tracy McGuiness
Favourite quote: I warn you if you bore me, I shall take my revenge - JR Tolkein
Who inspires you: My daughter
My guilty pleasure is: Jersey Shore
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party JR Tolkein, Steven Biko, Billy Connelly
My most used phrase is: Dammit Janet
The superpower I'd like to have is: Flying
The best advice I've ever recieved: Be true to yourself
Morning or night person: Morning
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The people I work with
My favourite time of the year is: Autumn
Gillian Dickie,
Name: Gillian Dickie
Favourite quote: There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes
Who inspires you: My friends and family
My guilty pleasure is: A pyjama day with a book!
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Billy Connelly, Miriam Margolyes and Stephen King
The superpower I'd like to have is: Time travel/Time control
The best advice I've ever recieved: To question everything
Morning or night person: Night
My first car was a: A yellow Austin Metro
What I love about working at Spectrum is: That we're all one big team
My favourite time of the year is: Winter, I love the dark, wintery nights!
Gemma Pollock,
Name: Gemma Pollock
Favourite quote: What's for you won't go by you
Who inspires you: My husband and my children
My guilty pleasure is: Anything Westlife - 90s child!!!
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Shane Filan, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler
You would never believe if I told you...: I have a genuine fear of seaweed
My most used phrase is: Does anyone ever listen to me – repeat x500 in my house daily!!
The superpower I'd like to have is: Mind reading because you'd always be one step ahead!
The best advice I've ever recieved: always treat someone in a way you’d like to be treated yourself!!
Morning or night person: Most definitely a night person
My first car was a: Blue Ford Fiesta
What I love about working at Spectrum is: the time & effort they take to invest in their staff, to motivate and encourage them to succeed, and the numerous opportunities to progress no matter where you are in the business
My favourite time of the year is: summer without a doubt!!
Eleanor Puesey,
Name: Eleanor Puesey
Nickname/Also known as: Ellie
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Len Goodman, David Hockney and my dad
You would never believe if I told you...: ran my toes through Elvis’s shagpile carpet
My most used phrase is: Chuffin Nora
The best advice I've ever recieved: Never say never
Kelly Tweedle, Senior Contracts Administrator
Name: Kelly Tweedle
Favourite quote: Patience is virtue possess it if you can… (a lady I used to work with said it daily and its always stuck in my mind)
Who inspires you: Anyone beating the odds to succeed really, be It with life in general, health, work.
My guilty pleasure is: Romantic comedies & David Beckham
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Michelle Obama, David Beckham and Julia Roberts
You would never believe if I told you...: I am a qualified Midwife
My most used phrase is: “OK”
The superpower I'd like to have is: Mind reading
The best advice I've ever recieved: You will never please everyone, do what’s right for you
Morning or night person: Bit of both but probably a night person
My first car was a: Silver Renault Clio
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Everyone works as a team and the welcoming environment within the office
My favourite time of the year is: Spring/summer time
Caroline Kane, Area Manager - Aberdeen
Name: Caroline Kane
Favourite quote: If its for you it will not pass you by.
My guilty pleasure is: Well I do enjoy a wee glass of Red.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party THE King of Rock Elvis , Michael Jackson , My Mum again.
My most used phrase is: I’m from Aberdeen, so it has to be; “ken fit”.
The superpower I'd like to have is: To get all the tasks done on the shortest & easiest way posable.
The best advice I've ever recieved: There is always room for improvement (because we are not all perfect).
Morning or night person: Morning Best time of the day to capture everything.
My first car was a: Fiat Punto.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The support I get from everyone within the company is (OUTSTANDING)
My favourite time of the year is: Xmas I just love it .
Jill Archibald, Business Development Director
Name: Jill Archibald
Favourite quote: Live each day as if it was your last
Who inspires you: My mum – being a single parent her support and help to me is invaluable
My guilty pleasure is: Jamie Redknapp (for his footballing skills clearly)
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Stacey Solomon, Bradley Walsh & my best friend Tracey
You would never believe if I told you...: I did a bungee and parachute jump and I'm scared of heights
My most used phrase is: “no way” in a good and bad way
The superpower I'd like to have is: Invisibility
The best advice I've ever recieved: You can’t change what you have no control over
Morning or night person: Night
My first car was a: I have never owned my own car; I drove my parent’s car then company cars
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The drive, enthusiasm and spirit of our team
My favourite time of the year is: Holiday time
Angela Hind, HR & Payroll Administrator
Name: Angela Hind
Katie Dodds, Area Manager
Name: Katie Dodds
Jennie McColl, Regional Manager
Name: Jennie McColl
Favourite quote: Carpe Diem
Who inspires you: My Dad – a wonderful, hard working supportive man!
My guilty pleasure is: A ‘glug’ of Baileys in hot chocolate
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party None I am not a dinner party type person, would rather munch an energy bar while hiking up a mountain (or similar) who would I like to hike with - David Attenborough
You would never believe if I told you...: Finished 1st vet in Celtman extreme Triathlon (only took a little over 17hrs!) and have competed in 2 full distance Ironman triathlons
My most used phrase is: Nothing ventured, nothing gained
The superpower I'd like to have is: Invisibility, can you imagine the fun you could have!!
The best advice I've ever recieved: Defeat your task and don’t let your task defeat you (my mum still says this)
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Red Ford Fiesta
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Forward thinking company providing new challenges every day, opportunities to deliver excellence and providing solutions for clients
My favourite time of the year is: I hate the cold and just love the sun!
Nikki Monaghan, QHSE Manager
Name: Nikki Monaghan
Favourite quote: Be the first to understand, the first to adapt and respond, and the first to overcome
Who inspires you: My partner
My guilty pleasure is: Mashed potato sandwiches with HP sauce!
You would never believe if I told you...: I want to get my class 1 HGV licence so I can have a lorry!
My most used phrase is: Let me check that and I’ll get back to you.
The best advice I've ever recieved: Believe in who you are and what you know
Morning or night person: Night
My first car was a: Volvo C30
My favourite time of the year is: Winter, Christmas time
Kevin Cairns, Contract Manager
Name: Kevin Cairns
Who inspires you: My Family
My guilty pleasure is: Takeaways
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Laurel & Hardy and Celine Dion
My most used phrase is: All one team
The superpower I'd like to have is: Strength
The best advice I've ever recieved: Is to be myself
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Peugeot
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The support
My favourite time of the year is: Christmas
Carly Donnelly, Head of Payroll
Name: Carly Donnelly
Favourite quote: If nothing changes, nothing changes.
Who inspires you: No one in particular.
My guilty pleasure is: Cheesy Pasta.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Gillian Anderson.
You would never believe if I told you...: I was once ‘the donkey’ on George Bowies ‘Oi, You’re a Donkey’
My most used phrase is: We’ll add that to the list.
The superpower I'd like to have is: Teleporting.
The best advice I've ever recieved: Do what makes you happy.
Morning or night person: Morning.
My first car was a: Renault Clio.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The team culture.
My favourite time of the year is: Christmas.
John Carlyle, Area Manager
Name: John Carlyle
Favourite quote: “it is what it is”
Who inspires you: Mum.
My guilty pleasure is: Wine.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Cher, Hugh Grant & Kevin Hart.
You would never believe if I told you...: I am a bit of a workaholic.
My most used phrase is: “okay sorted then”.
The superpower I'd like to have is: To read minds.
The best advice I've ever recieved: Mind your audience.
Morning or night person: Morning.
My first car was a: Renault Clio.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The culture.
My favourite time of the year is: Autumn, Winter.
Euan McKechnie, Area Manager
Name: Euan McKechnie
Favourite quote: “individuality wins games, teamwork wins championships” – Michael Jordan.
Who inspires you: Loads of People, Steve Clarke is a hero but for getting Scotland to two major tournaments.
My guilty pleasure is: Love Island, car crash tv but can’t help but watch it.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Andy Murray, Steven Gerrard and Jose Mourinho.
You would never believe if I told you...: I have a birth mark in my eye.
My most used phrase is: “it is what is is”
The superpower I'd like to have is: Teleportation, go anywhere you want.
The best advice I've ever recieved: “it doesn’t cost anything to be nice”.
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Ford Fiesta.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Well run organisation with lots of support.
My favourite time of the year is: Summer (if the weather is decent).
Ashleigh McEleney, Area Manager
Name: Ashleigh McEleney
Favourite quote: “What is for you, won’t go by you”.
Who inspires you: My partner and my little girl.
My guilty pleasure is: All children’s films.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Henry Cavill, Duhan Van Der Merwe, Miriam Margolyes.
You would never believe if I told you...: Don’t like cheese.
My most used phrase is: “No bother”.
The superpower I'd like to have is: I’d like to have is Time Travel.
The best advice I've ever recieved: “When in doubt, bake a cake and share it with someone.”
Morning or night person: Night Owl.
My first car was a: Blue Peugeot 107.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Not one day is the same and the support and motivation you receive from the team as a whole is fab.
My favourite time of the year is: Autumn, when its not raining.
Chloe Yildirim, Senior HR Administrator
Name: Chloe Yildirim
Favourite quote: Don’t let the expectations and ideas of others limit who you are.
Who inspires you: My partner, she inspires me to be a better person.
My guilty pleasure is: 90s/00s romcoms and every Adam Sandler film.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Fletcher, Billie Eilish, and Jennifer Coolidge.
You would never believe if I told you...: I have a 2-year-old brother.
My most used phrase is: Fair.
The superpower I'd like to have is: Teleporting so I can travel for free!
The best advice I've ever recieved: Feel the fear and do it anyway.
Morning or night person: Night.
My first car was a: Black Peugeot 208.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.
My favourite time of the year is: I love when it’s sunny but still cold.
Dawn Stoddart, Payroll Administrator
Name: Dawn Stoddart
Favourite quote: If it’s meant to be, it will be
Who inspires you: My family and friends
My guilty pleasure is: Pineapple pizza
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Johnny Depp, David Attenborough, Margot Robbie
You would never believe if I told you...: I nearly got stranded in Finland after forgetting I reported my own passport lost/stolen
My most used phrase is: Don’t do that again! (to my daughter 😂)
The superpower I'd like to have is: Time travel
Morning or night person: Night person
My first car was a: Nissan Micra (Ellie, because she looked like an elephant)
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Being part of a great team
My favourite time of the year is: Winter, especially for cosy winter nights in
David Stewart, Site Manager
Name: David Stewart
Favourite quote: I love it when a plan comes together.
Who inspires you: My Family.
My guilty pleasure is: Gran Turismo on Playstation.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Parker Schnabel, Kaleb Cooper, Nigel Mansell.
My most used phrase is: If I don’t know I can’t fix it.
The superpower I'd like to have is: Control time.
The best advice I've ever recieved: Make your own decision, don’t listen to the doubters.
Morning or night person: Morning.
My first car was a: Morris 1800.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: Friendly atmosphere.
My favourite time of the year is: Spring.
Carla Robinson, Senior Finance Administrator
Name: Carla Robinson
Favourite quote: “When it rains look for rainbows, when it's dark look for stars.” Oscar Wilde
The superpower I'd like to have is: Time travel! I would love to be able to travel back in time and see all the historic events that shaped the world as they happen. Funnily, I am not too fussed about being able to go forward in time though!
The best advice I've ever recieved: Make the day, don’t let the day make you.
Morning or night person: Morning
My first car was a: Fiat 500
My favourite time of the year is: Autumn, it’s the perfect time of year and its Halloween!
Ryan Robertson, Office Administrator
Name: Ryan Robertson
Favourite quote: “With great power comes great responsibility” – Uncle Ben Parker, Spider-man
Who inspires you: My 3 children
My guilty pleasure is: Really bad karaoke videos
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Billy Connolly, Gordon Ramsay and Robin Williams
You would never believe if I told you...: I used to have really long hair.
My most used phrase is: What was ai doing there?
The superpower I'd like to have is: Flying
The best advice I've ever recieved: Always use the KISS method
Morning or night person: Morning person, with the exception of the first 10 minutes after I open my eyes.
My first car was a: I don’t drive
What I love about working at Spectrum is: The people are all lovely
My favourite time of the year is: Spring
Sheila Wilson, Area Manager
Name: Sheila Wilson
Favourite quote: Canny bag of tudor.
Who inspires you: My mam and Dad.
My guilty pleasure is: Eton Mess.
Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Ant & Dec, and Alison Hammond.
You would never believe if I told you...: got married in Jamaica!
The superpower I'd like to have is: Fly on the wall.
The best advice I've ever recieved: Don’t play with buses.
Morning or night person: Morning.
My first car was a: Ford Fiesta.
What I love about working at Spectrum is: One big happy family.
My favourite time of the year is: Summer.