Meet the Team
Mark Allen
Proprietor & Executive Engineer
Mark oversees the whole business with training, engineer support and monitoring regulatory changes being his main duties.
Mark comes from an electro-mechanical engineering background having been formally trained through an apprenticeship. After various engineering roles Mark came into the coffee industry with a wealth of electrical, mechanical and pneumatics experience. As part of an engineering management role Mark explored the lack of regulatory compliance of PSSR and identified the need for a solution for the coffee industry and founded Espress Test.
Mark has developed a love for all things coffee and as a rule if he’s in the office then the coffee machine is on! When he’s not training, offering support, tinkering with machines or being a geek over coffee, you might find him out on his kayak, riding his bike on the trails or out walking with Max around the Cornish countryside.
Michele (with one ‘L’) Slade
Operations Coordinator
Michele helps to keep the office running smoothly and makes sure we never run short on supplies.
Her main tasks include maintaining our register of reports completed, production of reports for all examining engineers and reminders for ongoing equipment calibration.
Michele is a local girl born and bred in Redruth in beautiful Cornwall. She moved to London in the early 80’s and spent 34 years there. She returned home about 10 years ago to an old house which she has been renovating with her husband.
Michele says “I’m so lucky to live here with lots of stunning beaches just a couple of miles from my door. I Love to go for nice coastal walks.”
Kinisha Flood
Projects Coordinator
Kinisha is responsible for coordinating ongoing projects here at Espress Test. Her role includes managing our social media presence and ensuring smooth office operations.
She also focuses on collecting and analysing data to support growth and performance, while overseeing the coordination of promotional campaigns. In addition, Kinisha helps out during busy times or when covering for staff leave or sickness.
Born in Cornwall, Kinisha is a proud mum of three beautiful children and lover for all things sweet. “Summer is my favourite season because I love watching the sunsets over the Cornish coast,” she says. “In my free time, I’m always on the hunt for new local cafes to visit—and of course, I can’t resist trying their cakes!”
Nicole Eslick
Accounts Administrator
Nicole issues most of the invoices and monitors the company accounts, she also makes sure everybody gets paid and deals with all things financial.
Nicole was born in Singapore and is half German. Nicole moved to Cornwall when she was 10 years old and has lived here ever since. Nicole says “I have a dog named Millie, she’s a West Highland Terrier and am a nanny to two beautiful granddaughters. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog on our beautiful Cornish beaches, socialising with friends and going out to eat. I also enjoy travelling and exploring new places.
Emily Outram
Admin Assistant
Emily’s role is to fulfil a variety of admin duties bought about by the developing needs and continual growth of Espress Test.
Emily was born in Penzance and is half Spanish, on her mother’s side, she moved to South Wales as a child and lived there before moving back to Cornwall in her late teens. Mother of 3 beautiful children and 2 young grandchildren. Emily says “At home I also look after 2 cats, I enjoy DIY and interior design, when I get a chance I like to catch-up with friends and go for coastal walks.”
Max
Office Security
Max is our little mascot, he’s a Border Terrier cross Shih-tzu.
He doesn’t often visit the office but when he does, he enjoys a puppuccino, seeks all the fuss he can get from the team and is constantly alert for new visitors.