About

Dan Smith

Operations Director

Having worked in glazing and construction his entire working career, Dan founded Minima Sliding with co-founders James and Anne-Celine with a vision of combining the best slimline sliding door on the market with the best customer experience. Dan drives the business to achieve this by constantly improving processes and ensuring every project is surveyed, ordered and installed correctly.

Dan is ultimately responsible for all areas of the business but his most important role is conducting the final check on all surveys before ordering, to ensure a seamless installation.

“Having experienced a stressful extension myself at home, the best part of the job for me is receiving messages from our clients on install day saying how happy they are with the doors – it makes it all worth it.”

Dan’s time outside work is spent playing tennis, swimming, skiing, seeing friends and spending time with his family.

Donna Trahar

Sales

Having established a long career in Account Management, Customer Service and Sales across different industries, Donna is passionate about providing nothing less than an exceptional level of customer service.

“The most important thing for me when I deal with companies outside of work is their customer service, which is why I pride myself on ensuring that our customers experience the best customer service possible.

For me the best part about working at Minima is how we do things properly and that everyone is passionate about their role within the company.”

In her own time, Donna enjoys paddling in her kayak (when the sun’s out!), enjoying meals out, and spending time with friends and family.

Will Temple

Technical Co-Ordinator

Will is ARB Part 2 qualified and brings creative experience to his role, having worked both as an architectural designer and as a television producer. His TV credits include well-known programmes such as Grand Designs and Salvage Hunters, where his eye for design and storytelling was put to good use.

At Minima, Will values being involved in every stage of the process from the initial client enquiry through to final installation. He enjoys ensuring a smooth, seamless experience for clients and finds it especially rewarding to see how the finished product enhances each project.

Outside of work, Will enjoys travelling and snowboarding, modernist architecture, classic cars, and walking his greyhound, Tom.

Esther Jenner

Accounts Manager

Having worked in estate agency, lettings, construction, hospitality, glazing and consultancy, Esther brings a wealth of experience to the team ensuring everything is done correctly from a finance and accounts point of view.

“I love being part of the Minima team because I get to play my own small part in seeing these amazing projects come together!”

When Esther’s not spending time with her family, you’ll find her busy running her local pub!

David Beckwith

Installation Manager

Having installed all types of glazing products for over 20 years, David began specialising in the Ultraline sliding door product around 2016 and has perfected his skills ever since. This huge experience David brings to the team has enabled Minima Sliding to grow on solid foundations.

David’s roles include carrying out pre-survey visits, where our customers might need more guidance on how to prepare the door openings ready for a full site survey. Sometimes pre-survey visits are not needed and David first attends site to carry out the full site survey for manufacture. Once David has surveyed and ordered the doors, he then manages the installation team to ensure the project is completed in accordance with our high standards.

“What I love about what we do at Minima is how we do things properly. Having worked in construction and glazing for many years now, I know how important it is to not cut corners and to ensure everything is done safely. I particularly enjoy our crane installations, which always wow our customers.”

An avid Formula 1 fan, David is sure to never miss a Grand Prix!

Jack Goldup

Assistant Installation Manager

Jack’s varied career has seen him carrying out fireplace installations, operating heavy plant and machinery as well as installing different glazing systems. Jack brought his attention to detail and desire to get the job done right to all of these positions.

With this mix of technical expertise, installation experience with robots and cranes as well as excellent customer service skills, Jack is the perfect fit as part of the installation management team. He knows what our installers need on site to complete an installation safely and successfully and at the same time is conscious of always delivering for our customers.

“As a person, I’m all about the little details, which is why I like the structured and professional way we go about everything we do at Minima, whether it’s surveys or installations.”

In his spare time, as a grade 8 drummer, Jack can be found at his drum kit or enjoying driving anything with an engine, whether it be on 4 wheels or 2!

Toby Collis

Installation Team Leader

Having previously worked in the varied sectors of landscaping and banking, Toby arrived and quickly made himself a hard-working key member of the team. Alongside the rest of the team, Toby ensures sealing, compribanding and fixing are all done correctly.

“I quickly found myself part of a great team spirit very different from anywhere I had worked before. The best part of the job for me is the sense of satisfaction we all get when we stand back at the end of the day and look at the finished installations, which are often in amazing houses.”

In his own time, when not with friends and family, Toby is either gaming or lifting weights in the gym.

Martin Helm

Installation Engineer

With 7 years in the glazing industry and over 15 years in the broader building sector, Martin brings a wealth of hands-on experience and knowledge to the Minima installation team.

“What I love about Minima is that I’m not just treated like a number — I genuinely feel like a valued and pivotal part of the team (which he is). I also appreciate the opportunity to work with a high-end product and be involved in such fantastic, inspiring projects.”

Martin’s time outside of work is spent enjoying time with his family, staying active at the gym, and expressing his creativity as a skilled tattoo artist.

Ryan Thomas

Installation Engineer

Although Ryan hadn’t previously worked in the industry before joining Minima Sliding, he quickly found his place within the team and settled in with ease. From day one, it was clear to him that “Minima is a great company to work for.”

What stands out most for Ryan is the company culture. “It’s special because, unlike other places, you don’t feel like just a number to management — your views and opinions are genuinely listened to. It’s definitely a great team to be part of.”

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys staying active — whether it’s hitting the gym or rock climbing. He also has a strong passion for cars, engines, and all things tech, especially car audio systems.