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Solent Mobility Centre is a family-run mobility center located in Lee-on-the-Solent. They provide first-class service and a wide range of mobility equipment and products. If you're looking to meet the team at Solent Mobility Centre, you can find information about their staff on their website and social media platforms.
Meet the team behind
Solent Mobility
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Ben Watts
Director
Ben got involved with the company in 2009 as an engineer and has gained invaluable experience in the mobility industry over the years. After later becoming Director of Solent Mobility Centre, Ben has taken his practical and business knowledge to grow the company in exciting new ways. As of 2018, Ben has been the principal Director for Solent Mobility Centre is extremely proud of his team and the customer focused values they uphold.
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Jamie Watts
Director
Jamie joined the family business in 2006 as an engineer for parent company Shepherd Hospital Equipment. He later became a director for the company, using his engineering knowledge and expertise to oversee the smooth running of day-to-day operations. In 2018 he became lead Director for Shepherds and keeps an active interest in Solent Mobility Centre and lending the occasional helping hand.
Liz Kelly
Office Manager
Liz joined in 2009 and currently works for parent company Shepherd Hospital Equipment as office manager. She has a background in mobility sales (which she uses to help Solent Mobility when needed) and office management within NHS wheelchair contracts.Liz enjoys the variety of her job and works closely with Director Jamie to manage the Shepherds engineers and to oversee new and existing contracts. She believes good communication is the key to her work, keeping clients updated at every stage.Liz is fond of travelling and learning about and immersing herself in new cultures. She especially enjoyed her trip to Mexico, snorkelling in underground caves and cenotes
Lynn Nunn
Sales Assistant
Lynn joined the Solent Mobility team in 2013 and through the years has become integral to the smooth running of our showroom. She enjoys working in a tight knit team to deliver a great experience, and the direct interaction with customers–getting to know them and their needs.She has a long background in customer service and understands the importance of listening to people and fitting recommendations around their personal requirements.Outside of work she is kept busy by being a Mum of six and by her five Grandchildren, as well as enjoying taking her dog out for long walks
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Gareth Pickett
Solent Engineer
Gareth became a member of the Solent Mobility team in 2016 and is responsible for repairing, maintaining and servicing equipment aspart of our excellent after care service.He puts value in being able to help people in need as part of his job and seeing the difference that his work aids in making people’s lives easier. Our regular customers he sees as an extended family –welcome into our showroom for a coffee and a chat anytime.Gareth is a huge rugby fan and an avid follower of the sport –especially when Wales are playing. The rest of his time is spent with his family
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CJ
Solent Engineer
CJ joined us in 2017 after relocating tothe local area. He has a background in care and brings this knowledge forward to bolster his great customer service skills.Finding genuine enjoyment in helping others, CJ feels fulfilled giving our customers a valued experience and helping them to live their lives to the fullest. CJ is an absolutely integral part of our customer aftercareand enjoys being part of the team here at Solent Mobility Centre..CJ Loves Arsenal FCnearly as much as he likes spending time with his wife and son that was born in May 2022.
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Kevin Armitage
Solent Engineer
Kevin has joined our mobility specialist team in 2022 and is learning the intricacies of custom fitting, servicing, and fixing customers' products. With his newfound knowledge he will provide personalised care to all of your needs!An keenpaddleboarder and devoted Aston Villa fan, he loves making the most out of life. He cherishes quality time with his family, making them a priority in life.
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Susie Maddy
Partnership Manager
Susie Maddy is a dedicated social entrepreneur and community advocate who founded and led a Hampshire-based autism charity for 16 years (2000-2016). Her organization specialized in creating inclusive community experiences for families affected by autism, focusing on activities many take for granted. Passionate about human potential, Susie dedicates herself to empowering others to reach their full capabilities. Outside of her impactful community work, she enjoys swimming, dog walking, and cooking.
Tracy Hutchings
Mobility Advisor
Tracy Hutchings brings warmth and extensive care industry experience to our team. A natural helper with a passion for making a difference, Tracy balances her professional life with being a mother to her son. Known for her exceptional listening skills and inclusive nature, she approaches every interaction with kindness and optimism. Her colleagues know her as someone who's always ready to lend a hand, guided by her personal motto of treating others as she would want to be treated.
Hayley Steadman
Admin Assistant
Hayley is our latest addition, joining the team this January! She was welcomed warmly and has already fit right in with her new colleagues. We're so happy she's here to stay!She works in the background of a business, making sure all the little details are taken care of. She's like an unseen superhero -behind her efforts lies a finely tuned machine!On her days off, she takes long strolls on the beach with her pup and snuggles up to enjoy quality time with her two little ones.
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Mike Watts
Director
Mike and wife Debbie opened Solent Mobility Centre in 2008 as the retail outlet to accompany their successful hospital repair company, Shepherd Hospital Equipment.Mike served in the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer from 1977 –2001, and a following 15+ years repairing and maintaining hospital equipment has given him invaluable technical knowledge and experience that has benefitted Solent Mobility from its opening to what the company is today.
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Debbie Watts
Director
With a background in customer service, Debbie was for many years the driving force behind Solent Mobility Centre. She created many of the working practices that makes Solent Mobility Centre’s customer service so highly rated and focused on the customer experience.In 2018, Debbie and Mike took a step back from the day-to-day running of the company to focus on new and exciting ventures, although they still maintain a presence at the core of the business.