Meet the Lestercast Team

At the core of Lestercast’s success is its dedicated and experienced team. Our staff are highly proactive in developing professional working and business relationships and love what they do. Highly motivated, but with a sense of humour, our Lestercast team are committed to providing customers with the best possible service in a friendly environment.

Meet the Lestercast Team

At the core of Lestercast’s success is its dedicated and experienced team. Our staff are highly proactive in developing professional working and business relationships and love what they do. Highly motivated, but with a sense of humour, our Lestercast team are committed to providing customers with the best possible service in a friendly environment.

Senior Management

Chris Batty Lestercast

Chris Batty


Managing Director

Focused on making Lestercast the best privately owned investment casting facility in the UK.

Main hobby is rebuilding and racing vintage cars in specialised sports car events. Keen on DIY, gardening and tennis.

Malcolm Healey Lestercast

Malcolm Healey


Technical and Sales Director

Responsible for new and existing customer sales.

Loves watching and playing sport, reading, eating and drinking (the red stuff). Also likes a bit of fun, banter and a wind-up! Malc’s catchphrase – “We’re so proud!”

Colin Caine Lestercast

Colin Caine


General Manager

As General Manager, I am responsible for every casting supplied by us, whether it be manufactured in our UK foundry or in our partner foundry overseas. A substantial part of my role involves customer communication, predominantly with progress of orders and ensuring that we meet our delivery targets. I am also heavily involved in the financial aspects of the business, sales targets, quality issues and with HR.

Supporter of Manchester City & Altrincham (Alty) Football Club and occasionally tries to hit a golf ball straight! Colin’s catchphrase – “Bring it on!”

Martyn Whelpton

Martyn Whelpton


Business Development Executive

Whilst continuing to support the rest of the team on both Technical and Operational aspects of the business, my semi-retirement role allows me to focus on the wider corporate aspects of the business, to include implementing strategies to minimise operating costs, develop and improve operational processes and help grow the business for its future success.

A bit of a petrol head! – I enjoy watching anything on two or four wheels that is fast and loud. Hobbies include DIY, Field Target Shooting & Golf. I enjoy watching most sports as well as being an armchair supporter of Chesterfield FC – well someone has to!

Sales & Marketing

Marc Healey Lestercast

Marc Healey


Sales & Marketing Manager

Responsible for new business sales, enquiries and quotations in addition to providing technical support where required.

A great enthusiast and participant of many sports. Resident office practical joker.

Gareth Roberts Lestercast

Gareth Roberts


Senior Sales Engineer

Prepares quotations and provides support to customers.

Keen supporter of Hednesford Town FC, so apparently, he knows nothing about football!

Richard Smith Lestercast

Richard Smith


Sales Engineer

Responsible for enquiries and quotations as part of the sales team, in addition to handling of occasional coding and creative projects.

Enthusiast of cars, whiskey, travel and cats. Can’t resist a bargain and knows absolutely nothing about football.

Liz Rennolds Lestercast

Liz Rennolds


Marketing Coordinator

Responsible for internal and external marketing for Lestercast. Covering all aspects of marketing, such as event and exhibition organising, graphic design and digital marketing.

Enjoys days to the coast with the kids, woodland walks with the dog and binge watching a good crime series with a glass of wine (or two…)

Mike Jones Lestercast

Mike Jones


Business Development Manager (UK)

UK Sales and business development.

Lover of golf and Rugby Union and the socialising it demands!

Martin Thomas Lestercast

Martin Thomas


Business Development Manager (European)

European sales and business development.

Committed Christian. Bruce Springsteen fanatic. Squash, racquetball and tennis player extraordinaire!

Ben Dills Lestercast

Ben Dills


Business Development Manager (European)

European sales and business development.

Production, Technical & Quality

Craig Townsend Lestercast

Craig Townsend


Production Manager

Plan and control the entire manufacturing process, ensuring that orders are on schedule and processing orders to customer requirements.

I am focused on helping to make Lestercast the best privately owned investment casting facility in the UK.

A family supporting, production planning, food and drink indulging, Aston Villa supporter and all round sports enthusiast!

Russell Gray Lestercast

Russell Gray


Technical Manager

A big part of my role at Lestercast is to offer technical support to the team, particularly in the development of new parts, tooling, samples and casting techniques. I also provide technical support and component advice to customers during product development of new and existing parts.

One of the few people that would admit to being from Lincoln. Ex-petrolhead who enjoys driving fast cars slowly due to the need to transport two children. I enjoy the thought of exercise, whilst feasting on a good curry.

Aaron Smethurst web - Lestercast Investment Casting Services

Aaron Smethurst


Quality Manager

My role focuses on driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process and our supply base. Implementation of the company’s quality policies and procedures, maintaining and updating the company’s Quality Management System to the relevant standards. On-going compliance with customer requirements and customer support.

 

Residential practical joker and big football fan.

Dennis Hewitt Lestercast

Dennis Hewitt


Methods Engineer

Develops methods of casting and tracking of new jobs through the processes.

A huge petrol head and enjoys bringing the average age of the office down!

Alan Kewley Lestercast

Alan Kewley


Quality Engineer

Assisting in the maintenance of the Quality Management System along with dealing with customer concerns, Inspection and Quality improvements.

A self-confessed gadget hoarder who enjoys his spare time outdoors, walking and kayaking when possible.

Finance

Dawn Batty Lestercast

Dawn Batty


Finance Director

Manages the accounts function within Lestercast.

Vintage car trialling (navigator and bouncer), playing tennis and dog walking.

Julie Bosch Lesterccast

Julie Bosch


Finance Manager

Responsibilities to organise and oversee all work within the accounts department.

Spending time with family & friends including irresistibly contagious laughter and good humour. Loves trying new things, walking in the countryside, cooking new recipes & spending time making my garden a beautiful place to relax.

Erikka Clarke Lestercast

Erikka Clarke


Accounts Administrator

Responsible for the Sales Ledger & Credit Control within Lestercast.

Time spent outside of work mainly consists of keeping 2 very young humans fed, watered and entertained. In her very rare spare time she enjoys cooking, baking, exercising, reading and she is a TV & Movie binge watcher.

Heather Kemp Lestercast

Heather Kemp


Accounts Administrator

Responsible for the company’s Purchase Ledger.

A dancing diamond, enjoying everything to do with music and The Arts.

HR / HS Administrator & Maintenance

Cheryl Ross Lestercast

Cheryl Ross


HR / HS Administrator

Responsible for people (HR) and Health & Safety, helping to ensure the company complies with its statutory obligations and provide a safe and healthy working environment for everyone.

Time outside of work is enjoyed with friends and family, any excuse for a get together for a fun time to enjoy eating (anything not too spicy or cooked by me!), partaking in a little cocktail or two and love a binge watch of a good drama.

Chris Strong Lestercast

Chris Strong


Maintenance Engineer

Responsible for the maintenance of the machinery across the whole site. Responsible for installations and repairs, so that Lestercast can operate at full capacity.

I spend my free time working on, and driving my vintage cars.  I also enjoy holidays away in my caravan, walking the dogs and spending time with my grandchildren.