Meet Our Team

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

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

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!

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

Name: John MacFarlane

Favourite quote: You are what you repeatedly do, Excellence is therefore a habit and not an act!

Who inspires you: My kids everyday, navigating the world and their own daily challenges.

My guilty pleasure is: Country Music.

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Elon Musk, Ricky Gervais, Jose Mourinho.

You would never believe if I told you...: I have never been to a concert.

My most used phrase is: “If we are going to do it, let’s do it right”.

The superpower I'd like to have is: Stay forever young.

The best advice I've ever recieved: Always keep moving forward & push the boundaries to achieve.

Morning or night person: Night time.

My first car was a: MG-ZR

What I love about working at Spectrum is: I love the momentum here, Spectrum is a place where we are building, evolving, innovating and getting better everyday. The pace, the challenge and the opportunity to lead the direction and effect positive change.

My favourite time of the year is: Autumn, the crisp cold mornings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ??

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

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

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!

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!!

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

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

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 .

Name: Katie Dodds

Favourite quote: Believe you can and you’re half way there.

Who inspires you: My mum and my daughter.

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party My dad, Whitney Houston and Melissa McCartney.

You would never believe if I told you...: I’m petrified of snakes regardless of their size.

My most used phrase is: You’re having a laugh.

The superpower I'd like to have is: Ability to time travel.

The best advice I've ever recieved: You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Morning or night person: Night.

My first car was a: Kia Picanto.

What I love about working at Spectrum is: They are a people focused company and there are opportunities for growth. The team culture is positive and each day is different.

My favourite time of the year is: Airport time and Christmas.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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

Name: Margaret Macmillan

Favourite quote: “There are no problems, only solutions”.

Who inspires you: My grandmother.

My guilty pleasure is: White Chocolate.

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Dean Martin, SDJ, Frank Sinatra.

You would never believe if I told you...: My karaoke song is…Diamond’s are a girls best friend” – I also used to clean aircraft from a Cherry Picker at the airport

My most used phrase is: Oh Gosh.

The superpower I'd like to have is: I’d like to be able to fly.

The best advice I've ever recieved: What’s for you won’t go by you.

Morning or night person: Morning.

My first car was a: A Nissan Sunny - It was yellow, the exhaust broke and I paid more for the exhaust than the car!

What I love about working at Spectrum is: The people are lovely and very helpful.

My favourite time of the year is: Summer.

Name: Lynn McPherson

Favourite quote: Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about .. Be kind always.

Who inspires you: My Family.

My guilty pleasure is: Tilly’s Fudge & Tablet

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Ryan Reynolds , Keanu Reeves, Jose Mourinho.

My most used phrase is: Tomorrow is never promised

The superpower I'd like to have is: Time control , slow down, pause and rewind.

The best advice I've ever recieved: There's always room for improvement.

Morning or night person: Wee bit of both

My first car was a: Citreon AX.

What I love about working at Spectrum is: Working where teamwork and support are not just words.

My favourite time of the year is: Anytime the sun comes out.

Name: Jennyfer Lennon

Favourite quote: “Whit’s fir you will no go by you”.

Who inspires you: I am inspired by my beautiful kids.

My guilty pleasure is: Chocolate.

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party David Attenborough for his amazing stories about all wildlife, Michael Palin to hear all about his worldwide adventures and Gordon Ramsey!

You would never believe if I told you...: I was a model in my much younger days.

My most used phrase is: Did you Aye.

The superpower I'd like to have is: Invisibility.

The best advice I've ever recieved: Live for today.

Morning or night person: I’m a Morning person.

My first car was a: White Mini Metro called Henry.

What I love about working at Spectrum is: I love Spectrum because The team right from The Team at Head Office, to my Regional & Area Manager is so supportive. Nothing is too much trouble, I love my site with my fantastic team!

My favourite time of the year is: Easter, I don’t like New Years’ Day I believe at Easter time when all the trees are getting their leaves back and the flowers bloom is the start of the Year.

Name: Cameron Blythe

Favourite quote: “at the end of the day…. It’s night”.

Who inspires you: Myself!

My guilty pleasure is: The Kardashians.

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Cardi B, SZA, Erykah Badu.

The best advice I've ever recieved: If something bad has happened, it’s only a matter of time before something great happens.

Morning or night person: Afternoon person?

My first car was a: 2013 Peugeot.

What I love about working at Spectrum is: The team culture and the opportunities to learn.

My favourite time of the year is: Spring + Xmas time.

Name: Kirsty Barron

Favourite quote: I'm so rumbly in my tumbly.

My guilty pleasure is: Cake and wine.

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Sir David Attenborough, Mary Berry.

You would never believe if I told you...: I … have swam with a hammerhead shark.

The superpower I'd like to have is: Teleportation. There would be no commuting time and I could travel anywhere for the day.

The best advice I've ever recieved: Give everything a go at least once.

Morning or night person: Night person.

My first car was a: Mitsubishi ASX.

What I love about working at Spectrum is: The people.

My favourite time of the year is: Christmas.

Name: Sergejs Bondarenko

Name: Mandi Gallacher

Favourite quote: You are enough.

Who inspires you: My man.

My guilty pleasure is: Cold water therapy.

Which three people would you most like to have at a dinner party Ian Durrant, Colin Jackson, and Pink.

You would never believe if I told you...: I … used to show dogs.

My most used phrase is: No worries.

The superpower I'd like to have is: To go back in time.

The best advice I've ever recieved: You can if you put your mind to it.

Morning or night person: Morning.

My first car was a: Saxo VTR.

What I love about working at Spectrum is: They work as a team.

My favourite time of the year is: Winter