About Us

Paul Smith

Paul has worked in the mechanical engineering industry for over 49 years and helped to set up Tyne Pressure Testing in 2018.

His role involves communicating and implementing the businesses’ strategy, managing the budget, managing employee development and wellbeing, and overseeing day to day operations.

Working for the British Engines Group for over 45 years, Paul has a wealth of experience working on the shop floor in production engineer, operational management and health, safety and environment roles. During his career, he has completed various qualifications including Master of Business Administration (MOB), Technical Member of IOSH and Practitioner in Environmental Management (PIEMA).

Outside of work, Paul enjoys cycling, gardening and collecting classic sci-fi books.

Debbie Gill

Joining in 2019, Debbie manages the administration for the business including; purchasing, health, safety and quality, goods inwards/dispatch, as well as supporting the CEO.

Debbie has over 32 years of experience working in administration roles and is a certified internal auditor. Her qualifications are; BTEC National in Business & Finance, Diploma in Event Management, ADULT MHFA, NVQs in Administration and Customer Service, RSA 3 in Typewriting.

Outside of work, Debbie enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, colouring and crafting. She also regularly takes karate classes and so she is our on-site body guard!

Anthony Jackman

With over 18 years’ engineering experience, Anthony is a new face at Tyne Pressure Testing.

His role as Production Engineer involves the procurement of all assembly and test tooling, creation of test setup sheets and working on-site development projects to continuously improve our assembly and test capability.

Previously working at sister company, BEL Valves, Anthony was involved with the facility design plans for Tyne Pressure Testing in 2018 and has worked on various projects including; Kashagan in the Middle East, Shah Deniz Stage 2 in Azerbaijan, Gorgon phase 1 and 2 in Australia and Kaombo in Angola.

A lover of sports, Anthony enjoys playing and watching football – especially Newcastle United.