Team
Chris Neilson
Joint Managing Director
MGM Timber, Express Timber, MKM Building Supplies, McNairs Building Supplies
The desire to build something special and provide a better all-round experience for the customer
Receiving positive feedback from our customers – when they get great service and are satisfied with their purchase. I love to watch our staff develop in their roles and take on new challenges and responsibilities.
I love to sell Timber & Aluclad Windows & Doors – we have a great supplier on board for this – Viking Windows
I love playing football, running, walks and I am also learning to play the Saxophone
Route 66
RAF Pilot
How to work alongside family – family is at the core of our business and success.
Barry Neilson
Joint Managing Director
MGM Timber, MKM Building Supplies
To build one of the best Merchants in the company and create a real family business with good values
Working within a great team of colleagues every day
Our Lomond Composite Decking
Family time – NETFLIX and chill
Vietnam
Vet – always wanted to work with animals
Transport Management
Rosaline Gallacher
Assistant Branch Manager
JW Grants & MKM
For a challenge and to build on the new Landscape and Brick Superstore.
Seeing the business grow from strength to strength.
Porcelain and all landscaping products.
The gym and socialising with friends on the weekend.
Japan
Nursery teacher.
How to negotiate prices with suppliers and order stock.
Leeanne Neilson
Accounts / Office Manager
Glasgow City Council
A much-needed career change was needed after 17 years’ service with the council. I was working in my kitchen for Neilson’s to all hours in the evenings and decided to join the team full time.
I love our range of internal and external doors – there are some stunning products in our showroom.
Summer holidays in the sun, the gym, watching box sets.
Los Angeles
Teacher
The new systems, processes, procedures and understanding VAT
Nichola Groves
Accounts / Sales
Airforce, UK Fasterners and Timbmet
Because Neilson's understand the current market and stock the products that are required.
John Lyall hahaha
Getting rid of dead stock.
All motorsports and clay pigeon shooting
Cambodia
Joining the Airforce.
Moving from sales to accounts.
John Lyall
Trade Counter Manager
Plumb center/platform/Jewson’s/mgm timber(sales rep)/buildbase/mcnairs/beatsons/reca (sales rep).
The vibe and to be part of something big and the staff.
Meeting and dealing with customers daily and being part of an exciting time for Neilson’s, and the staff are great
Composite Decking
love going on holidays and going to watch football
Australia
Joiner lol
I have been doing sales for last 20 years plus, I have had internal and external sales jobs , so I have learned to deal with both roles , but prefer internal sales.
John Ashcroft
Key Account Manager
Timbmet & MGM
Chris & Martyn took me to McDonalds.
The relaxed atmosphere and the great team we have.
Multipanel
Shopping and football
Dubai on my scooter :)
Being a bus driver.
The system and selling Landscaping products.
Lee Shaw
Trade Counter Sales Assistant
MKM Building Supplies
Working for good people and a strong team. Also, the chance to progress my career and climb the ladder
The banter I get with my team – it makes the day pass quicker and keeps us in good spirits
TIMBER!!!!
Watching the football
Las Vegas
Football player / police
Becoming a foreman has allowed me to learn from previous experience and develop my team management skills
David Regan
HIAB Driver
MKM Building Supplies
Working with a good team where your voice is heard, and you feel valued
The team spirit we have, working amongst people who respect each other’s role within the business
Bulk Bags – the easiest product to offload with the HIAB
Playing and watching the golf, cooking, and having fun with the family
Cuba - again
Fitba player
To bite my tongue and stay calm
Ciaran Fallon
HIAB Driver
Network Taxis
COVID - 19
Every day is different
Doors
Hillwalking and football
Mexico
Firefighter
Started my HIAB training
Brian Neilson
Van Driver / Yard Assistant
Allied Vehicles Group for short period - before that 25 years with IMO Car Wash as a franchisee
My two youngest boys asked me to come and help them start up their new business – without hesitation I was their first signing
I love the banter in the yard with my colleagues and like being out on the road in my van
I find wood fascinating
I like to play golf – although I am not the best at it, enjoy watching the football
Mexico for me – it has everything for the dream holiday
I always wanted to be truck driver – that would be cool
How to drive the forklift – and maybe one day I might get allowed to drive the big truck
Ciaran Gallagher
Yard Assistant
Registered Address: 40 Glentaner Road, Balmore Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G22 7XS
Registered in Scotland | Company Number: SC612270
Registered in Scotland | Company Number: SC612270