Staff Profile Of The Month - May 2023'

Name: Tyler Kirkup

Job Role: Yard Supervisor

Hobbies & Interests: Football, sunny holidays & gin masterclasses

Previous Work: Chef De Cuisine

Joined FORT In: April 2022

Having lived in London for 18 years, my family & I decided that a move to the rural countryside of Wiltshire would give us the farmer feel of life we’ve always dreamed of. I’ve worked as a chef and now 6 years down the line and I find myself here at FORT, having swapped vol-au-vents for weep vents and working with a fantastic team of farmer wanabees!

Working closely with Adam, I help to manage the yard team and the main responsibilities included in the care of the materials on site. You’ll often see me operating the heavy machinery when picking materials for customers who are here to collect and to load our FORT trucks ready for deliveries. The busy feel of my job is what keeps me going, alongside my fantastic employees!

In my spare time I’m often found proudly supporting my football team of Arsenal, as well as strutting my stuff on the pitch playing (and waiting for the scouts that never seem to come?) and pumping iron in the gym. Having completed a year out in Magaluf working either on bars or for PR, I enjoy a good night out and sunny holidays to warmer destinations. You’ll find me catching rays in the yard and ALWAYS trying to look cool.