Scott Machin

Operations Manager

Scott started his full-time role as Operations Manager back in 2016. He deals with all Pyrotex’ clients and the day to day running of the business. He has a strong passion for fireworks and could not be happier doing his dream job.

His main roles are to deal with clients from the first phone call, site visits, picking products, sorting transport, risk assessments, and arranging staff to fire the firework display.

Scott has also been lucky enough to compete around the world with Pyrotex which includes, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Vietnam, Courchevel, and St Tropez.

Scott was given the chance to design his own show for the British Firework Championship in 2019 where he rose to the challenge and won, adding to Pyrotex’s trophy collection.

Q&A With Scott

How did you get into fireworks?

Always loved fireworks as a child and will never forget the first time I went into the local firework shop with my dad! Then getting to set off what we had bought in the garden that evening. Since then I’ve never looked back.

Do you have a day job outside of fireworks? If so what is your job?

I work for Pyrotex full time :- )

What is the strangest thing you have seen or had to do on a display?

Inflatable dancing horses that were lit up ! Absolutely bizarre. You had to be there to believe it

What is your favourite firework experience up to date?

Knokke Heist 2016. My first international firework competition with Pyrotex. An experience I’ll never forget

How would you describe working for Pyrotex?

Living the dream and all the team are like a second family to me.

What are your key strengths when out on site?

I’m a good team player, I’m a laugh to be with, I work hard and I’m generally an all round nice guy 🙂