Polypipe : 30 questions for 30 years with Steve Heeley

As Steve Heeley, our Technical Director celebrates 30 years at Polypipe Civils, we get to know 30 things about him. Read this fun, quick interview to get to know what he thinks people think about him, what he thinks about himself, an item in the office he's had the longest and a product at Polypipe that doesn't get enough recognition.

What time did you wake up this morning?

6am today.

What do you usually eat for lunch?

Something quick.

How long has this office, been your office?

19 months.

What is your favourite part about Polypipe?

Payroll.

What's an item in your office that you've had the longest?

My watch.

What is one of the products at Polypipe that doesn't get enough recognition?

All of them, an extra 10 million in sales never goes a miss.

If you had to work in another department, which one would you choose?

Marketing.

Why?

Because it looks like fun.

Who's your favourite person at Polypipe?

There's so many great people, too difficult to have a favourite.

What's your perfect Sunday morning?

A little bit of a lie in and quiet.

If you had to say your worst nightmare, what would it be?

Haribo sweets being discontinued.

Since starting work at Polypipe, did you think you'd end up doing what you do now?

It was always my ambition.

How has your most challenging day here helped you?

It's just another challenge.

If you could only watch one film on repeat, which one would you choose?

I'd have to pick at least five.

Name something you can't live without?

Oxygen.

How long does it take you to get to work?

Depending on which office im at between 40 mins and 2 hours.

When did you last have your out of office on?

May, for holiday.

How would people describe you?

Helpful to have round.

How would you describe yourself?

Somebody that prefers to smile than frown.

What's been your best day at Polypipe?

The first day, I couldn't have done the rest without it.

Have you ever jumped out of a plane?

No.

What's been your biggest achievement?

Not being asked to leave yet.

What do you do when you first start working?

Check my phone.

What do you do for fun?

Spend time with family, watch a movie, play snooker when I get chance, not very often and ride rollercoasters.

What's your favourite rollercoaster?

Rockin' roller coaster.

What's something everyone should know about Polypipe?

We do a lot more than make pipes.

How many phone calls do you get each day?

I lose count after the first one.

When is your next holiday?

End of September.

What time do you go to sleep?

After 11pm.

Would you do it all again?

Yeah, I think I probably would.