About Simply Bearings Ltd
Simply Bearings Ltd, the first company to sell bearings and oil seals and power transmission products online in the UK launched their presence in April 2004.
To date, they have maintained their position as the UK's number one by continual re-investment in the best technologies, media and talented individuals.
Simply Bearings Ltd was awarded ISO 9001 Quality Management Status by BSI in January 2007.
In 2008 were re-assessed by BSI with a 100% non-conformity assessment.
In 2009 were assessed and upgraded by BSI to the new ISO9001:2008 standard with a 100% non-conformity assessment.
In 2018 were assessed and upgraded by BSI to the new ISO9001:2015 standard with a 100% non-conformity assessment.
We have been continually assessed over the years by BSI with outstanding performance.
Supplying all the Major brands including SKF, FAG, INA, IKO, NSK, Nachi, Koyo, Timken, Nadella, NTN, NKE and many more high-quality brands we have attracted many larger corporate clients however we are more than happy to supply small orders to customers be it one oil seal, belt or bearing.
Ali
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2008 so that makes it 13 years.
What is your job role?
Company Secretary
What's your favourite food?
Italian with a glass of red or two…
Any food dislikes?
Bananas!
What is your favourite car?
Too many to mention but Nissan GTR has to be at the top!
What is your favourite film?
I'd rather listen to music…
What is your favourite music or band?
EDM, in particular Calvin Harris and Tiesto
Do you have any hobbies?
Music, photography, boxing, sports cars!
Dan
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2007 so that makes it 14 years.
What is your job role?
Senior Sales Manager
What's your favourite food?
Chicken jalfrezi and porridge made with water (gruel)
What is your favourite car?
Bentley Continental GT
What is your favourite film?
Blazing Saddles (Gentlemen please rest your sphincters)
What is your favourite music or band?
No Direction
Do you have any hobbies?
Drinking real ale, gardening, landscaping and reading
Steve
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2004 so that makes it 17 years.
What is your job role?
Senior IT Manager
What's your favourite food?
I love Asian food, especially spicy dishes.
Any food dislikes?
Hot dog sausages and olives - yuk
What is your favourite car?
Jensen FF, Eleanor GT500 or a Shelby
What is your favourite film?
Blues Brothers or Pulp Fiction
What is your favourite music or band?
Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, The Cure - anything really
Do you have any hobbies?
Classic cars, music, bit of DIY, my family and kids
Dan
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2019 so that makes it 2 years.
What is your job role?
Office Manager
What's your favourite food?
Cheesy nachos
Any food dislikes?
Sprouts
What is your favourite car?
Aston Martin DB9
What is your favourite film?
Shawshank Redemption
What is your favourite music or band?
Anything with a beat
Do you have any hobbies?
Snooker, football and a good netflix binge series
Juliet
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2017 so that makes it 4 years.
What is your job role?
Accounts Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Seafood
Any food dislikes?
Turnips
What is your favourite car?
BMW Coupe
What is your favourite film?
Avatar
What is your favourite music or band?
Ed Sheeran
Do you have any hobbies?
Cycling, power walking, cooking
Gemma
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2021
What is your job role?
Accounts Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Chinese
Any food dislikes?
Sprouts
What is your favourite car?
Audi Q8
What is your favourite film?
Dirty Dancing
What is your favourite music or band?
Any and all music really
Do you have any hobbies?
Going on family days out with my husband and children. Also, going on holidays
Meena
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2018 so that makes it 3 years.
What is your job role?
Accounts Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Steak & my mum's cooking
Any food dislikes?
Ginger, garlic, liver and leek
What is your favourite car?
Nissan Juke
What is your favourite film?
Anything Marvel
What is your favourite music or band?
Bon Jovi
Do you have any hobbies?
Gym and reading
Billie
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2019 so that makes it 2 years.
What is your job role?
Technical Sales Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Chicken katsu and chips
Any food dislikes?
Sprouts or cabbage
What is your favourite car?
Delorean DMC 12
What is your favourite film?
Back To The Future Trilogy
What is your favourite music or band?
Metal, Rock and K-Pop
Do you have any hobbies?
Guitar, Pokemon, Gaming and Drag
Christian
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2014 so that makes it 7 years.
What is your job role?
Technical Sales Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Lobby
Any food dislikes?
Olives and mushrooms, not necessarily in that order
What is your favourite car?
Ford F150 SVT Lightning. I will have one of those, I hope
What is your favourite film?
Starship Troopers
What is your favourite music or band?
Indie/alternative and house music
Do you have any hobbies?
Watching Leigh Centurions RLFC, gym, cycling, keeping fit
Kelly
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2014 so that makes it 7 years.
What is your job role?
Sales Support Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Healthy, clean eating with the occasional curry
Any food dislikes?
Mushrooms and olives...ewww
What is your favourite car?
Im a girl...I'm not interested in cars!
What is your favourite film?
Pretty Woman (Awwwww)
What is your favourite music or band?
Stereophonics
Do you have any hobbies?
Cooking, travel, Wigan RL and being a triathlon widow
Jess
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2016 so that makes it 5 years.
What is your job role?
Sales Support Administrator
What's your favourite food?
I've got an extremely sweet tooth, so anything chocolate or cake related is a definite winner
Any food dislikes?
Liver, just looking at it makes me queasy
What is your favourite car?
I can't drive so don't really pay much attention but when I was studying at university I had a photo of a midnight blue, soft top convertible Audi TT on the wall at eye level above my desk as motivation to study... nothing like having something to aim for
What is your favourite film?
The Holiday with Jude Law and Kate Winslet
What is your favourite music or band?
I always wanted to perform in musical theatre so I love a good show tune :)
Do you have any hobbies?
I'm quite crafty and love designing and making my own jewellery but my favourite past time is being a crazy auntie and tormenting my young nieces' and nephew
Justine
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Sales Support Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Kiwi
What is your favourite car?
Porche Cayenne
What is your favourite film?
Serendipity
What is your favourite music or band?
Cafe del Mar or Hozier
Do you have any hobbies?
Sketching, painting, drawing country scenes, walking and being in my garden bar drinking gin and tequila
Charlotte
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Purchasing Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Chinese
Any food dislikes?
Spicy food
What is your favourite car?
Shelby Cobra - Mustang
What is your favourite film?
The Lion King
What is your favourite music or band?
Bastille
Do you have any hobbies?
Motor sports and walking
Kane
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2019 so that makes it 2 years.
What is your job role?
Purchasing Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Pasta
Any food dislikes?
I am very picky, I won't bore you with all the details.
What is your favourite car?
Ferrari F40
What is your favourite film?
The Big Short
What is your favourite music or band?
Nirvana
Do you have any hobbies?
Coaching football
Minnie
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2019 so that makes it 2 years.
What is your job role?
Purchasing Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Cheese and bean toasties with a box of wine
Any food dislikes?
Don't have any!
What is your favourite car?
The MINWO
What is your favourite film?
The Lion King
What is your favourite music or band?
Queen B
Do you have any hobbies?
Purchasing bearings
Nicola
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2012 so that makes it 9 years.
What is your job role?
Purchasing Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Indian
Any food dislikes?
Chinese
What is your favourite car?
Audi R8 in glittered pink cause when my lad plays for Liverpool that's what he's buying me.. :)
What is your favourite film?
Step Brothers, Dirty Dancing, Beauty and the Beast and Moana
What is your favourite music or band?
Dance, RnB and Pop
Do you have any hobbies?
Spending time with my family and watching Liverpool!
Meagan
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2010 so that makes it 11 years.
What is your job role?
Export Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Spaghetti bolognese
Any food dislikes?
Runny eggs
What is your favourite car?
Ford F-150 (As if I could reach the pedals...)
What is your favourite film?
Pulp Fiction
What is your favourite music or band?
From classical, to opera to even club…
Do you have any hobbies?
Reading, mosaic and being creative with old furniture
Chandler
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2018 so that makes it 3 years.
What is your job role?
IT Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Nachos
Any food dislikes?
Spring onions
What is your favourite car?
Audi Quattro (1980)
What is your favourite film?
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
What is your favourite music or band?
Very varied, old school, rap, techno - loads really
Do you have any hobbies?
Motorcross, kickboxing, gym, cinema
Josh
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2019 so that makes it 2 years.
What is your job role?
IT Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Steak or Wagamamas
Any food dislikes?
Mushrooms, coriander, spring onions, leek, olives and so on...
What is your favourite car?
1969 Ford Mustang Boss
What is your favourite film?
Warrior, my favourite tv show is The Office (US)
What is your favourite music or band?
Drake, Post Malone or Ed Sheeran
Do you have any hobbies?
Music, Gaming, Driving
Rakesh
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
IT Administrator
What's your favourite food?
Mediterranean
Any food dislikes?
Fried desserts
What is your favourite car?
I don't have one
What is your favourite film?
Star Wars: Episode V
What is your favourite music or band?
Nirvana, Radiohead, The Strokes and Weezer
Do you have any hobbies?
Cooking and listening to audiobooks
Tony
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2021
What is your job role?
Warehouse Manager
What's your favourite food?
Turkish Food
Any food dislikes?
Sprouts
What is your favourite car?
Aston Martin DB7
What is your favourite film?
Shawshank Redemption
What is your favourite music or band?
Most music from 1980s
Do you have any hobbies?
Golf and Family Time
Ian
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2009 so that makes it 12 years.
What is your job role?
Goods In and Picking Team Leader
What's your favourite food?
Steak
Any food dislikes?
Indian
What is your favourite car?
Old Mini Coopers
What is your favourite film?
Italian Job Original
What is your favourite music or band?
Guns N Roses
Do you have any hobbies?
Cycling
Julie
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2012 so that makes it 9 years.
What is your job role?
Dispatch and Order Processing Team Leader
What's your favourite food?
Pasta
What is your favourite car?
Jaguar
What is your favourite film?
The Green Mile
What is your favourite music or band?
Northern Soul
Do you have any hobbies?
Rugby league and swimming
Abi
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2011 so that makes it 10 years.
What is your job role?
Dispatch and Order Processing
What's your favourite food?
KFC
What is your favourite car?
Astra
What is your favourite film?
Bridesmaids
What is your favourite music or band?
R&B
Do you have any hobbies?
Gym!
Chris
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2021
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Chicken Jalfrezi
Any food dislikes?
Too many to list
What is your favourite car?
Aston Martin Vulcan
What is your favourite film?
Something from The Star Wars Original Trilogy
What is your favourite music or band?
Rock n roll, rock and metal. Particularly Sabaton
Do you have any hobbies?
Reading, writing, gaming, history and scale modelling
Chris
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2017 so that makes it 4 years.
What is your job role?
Dispatch and Order Processing
What's your favourite food?
Anything unhealthy
What is your favourite car?
Nissan Skyline
What is your favourite film?
Die Hard 1
What is your favourite music or band?
Rock
Do you have any hobbies?
Football & Xbox
Daniel
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2018 so that makes it 3 years.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Chicken or steak
Any food dislikes?
I don't have any dislikes
What is your favourite car?
Dodge Charger
What is your favourite film?
Dodgeball or Happy Gilmore
What is your favourite music or band?
I have very varied music taste either The Killers or Dave
Do you have any hobbies?
Football, Gym and rugby
Danny
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2013 so that makes it 8 years.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Spagbol
What is your favourite car?
Dodge Challenger
What is your favourite film?
The Wild Angels (1966)
What is your favourite music or band?
The Doors
Do you have any hobbies?
Riding motorbikes and target shooting
John
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2010 so that makes it 11 years.
What is your job role?
Stock Control and Order Processing
What's your favourite food?
Italian
Any food dislikes?
Prawns
What is your favourite car?
Audi TT
What is your favourite film?
Full Metal Jacket
What is your favourite music or band?
Classical
Do you have any hobbies?
Motorcycling
Lewis
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Apprentice Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Chinese food
What is your favourite car?
Mclaren P1, BMW M4, Audi R8 or Land Rover Defender
What is your favourite film?
Fast and Furious Franchise
What is your favourite music or band?
Don't have a favourite song
Do you have any hobbies?
Falconry and gaming
Liam
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2021
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Anything Tandoori
What is your favourite car?
Retro MK1 Golf
What is your favourite film?
Boys in The Hood
What is your favourite music or band?
90's Old School Hip Hop
Do you have any hobbies?
Skatebording, Gaming, Annoying My Girlfriend and Hanging with The Boys
Liam
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2006 so that makes it 15 years.
What is your job role?
Dispatch and Order Processing
What's your favourite food?
Kebabs, Pizza, Indian, Chinese - Love Subway. Love Chillies
Any food dislikes?
Salad - its rabbit food.
What is your favourite car?
Any - Second class driving beats first class walking.
What is your favourite film?
Lock Stock and Two smoking Barrels
What is your favourite music or band?
Aqua, Steps, The Cheeky Girls, Westlife
Do you have any hobbies?
Motorbikes, Drinking, more drinking and often more drink.
Mary
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2016 so that makes it 5 years.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Curry
Any food dislikes?
Burgers
What is your favourite car?
Simon's Car
What is your favourite film?
All films
What is your favourite music or band?
80's music
Do you have any hobbies?
Cooking
Mike
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2018 so that makes it 3 years.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Japanese
Any food dislikes?
Cucumber
What is your favourite car?
Lamborghini Miura
What is your favourite film?
Matrix
What is your favourite music or band?
Deep Purple
Do you have any hobbies?
Gaming
Neil
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2021
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Medium-rare beef steak, any cut
Any food dislikes?
Mushrooms
What is your favourite car?
Shelby Mustang GT 500
What is your favourite film?
Star Wars, The Original Trilogy
What is your favourite music or band?
Classic rock. My favourite would be Queen
Do you have any hobbies?
Wigan RL, gym, travelling and dining out
Peter
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Too many to mention
Any food dislikes?
Sprouts
What is your favourite car?
Aston Martin DBS
What is your favourite film?
Jaws
What is your favourite music or band?
Rock/Heavy Metal
Do you have any hobbies?
Walking, hockey and cycling
Phil
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2011 so that makes it 10 years.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Full English breakfast
Any food dislikes?
Lemon curd
What is your favourite car?
Land Rover
What is your favourite film?
Terminator 2
What is your favourite music or band?
Metal, Classic rock
Do you have any hobbies?
Music and golf
Reanne
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Dispatch and Order Processing
What's your favourite food?
Chinese
Any food dislikes?
Sprouts, Manchester City and Liverpool
What is your favourite car?
Any Audi
What is your favourite film?
The Wizard of OZ
What is your favourite music or band?
Jason Derulo
Do you have any hobbies?
Watching footy and going to the pub
Rob
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Pizza and Wigan pies!
Any food dislikes?
Bananas and cucumber
What is your favourite car?
Don't have a favourite car
What is your favourite film?
Shawshank Redemption, Goodfellas and the Hangover trilogy
What is your favourite music or band?
Dance, EDM, trance and Wigan pier
Do you have any hobbies?
Spending time with my daughter, wigan rugby, walking, running, gym, going out having a good drink likely to be prosecco
Shane
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Warehouse Assistant
What's your favourite food?
Indian cuisine such as chicken madras, jalfrezi and rogan josh
Any food dislikes?
Tomatoes, broccoli, sprouts and crab sticks
What is your favourite car?
Shelby GT 500 (Eleanor) 1967
What is your favourite film?
John Wick, Equaliser, 28 Days Later
What is your favourite music or band?
Nothing specific
Do you have any hobbies?
Mountain biking and gaming
Stuart
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Quality Control and Order Processing
What's your favourite food?
Italian
Any food dislikes?
Mushrooms
What is your favourite car?
1980 Porsche 911 Targa
What is your favourite film?
Original Star Wars Trilogy
What is your favourite music or band?
Madness
Do you have any hobbies?
Archery, photography and mountain biking
Wendy
How many years have you worked for Simply Bearings?
I joined the company in 2020 so that makes it 1 year.
What is your job role?
Dispatch and Order Processing
What's your favourite food?
Italian
What is your favourite car?
Mini Cooper's
What is your favourite film?
Mamma Mia!
What is your favourite music or band?
David Bowie
Do you have any hobbies?
Cooking, theatre and walking in the great outdoors
