Mel Sykes
Logistics Manager
Mel has over 20 years of experience in the firework industry. His ability and knowledge are just incredible. Mel has been with Pyrotex for over 10 years and is one of the most respected team members. His high energy and awful singing (to the same 3 music tracks) always cheers the crew up on-site and is a great crew member to have at Pyrotex.
Mel’s eye for detail soon caught the eye of the boss and quickly became part of Pyrotex’s international display team. He has competed in the Philippines, Italy, Malta, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Q&A With Mel
How did you get into fireworks?
Doing a display at my Cricket Club. Ended up get 3/4000 people there before starting to crew for the professionals.
Do you have a day job outside of fireworks? If so what is your job?
Shift Manager in a Port
What is the strangest thing you have seen or had to do on a display?
whilst doing a display at my cricket club, one of the firers had fallen and sprained his ankle during the display so we had to use a wheelbarrow to help him out of the fireworks site. It was hilarious!
What is your favourite firework experience up to date?
winning PIPC 2018
How would you describe working for Pyrotex?
Living the dream
What are your key strengths when out on site?
I’m a grafter and a good laugh to be around and getting the job in hand done safely and on time
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