Unlocking solutions since 1940
The James Bull Team
At James Bull we have backed our team to deliver since 1940. Of course not everyone is still with us, but we focus on giving you the personal advice and service that got us going back then.
Some of us a specialists, some all rounders, we hope you find the right person when you need that assistance.
You'll never find a job we cannot tackle, a challenge we'll give up on.
Chris
Wright
Manager
03 366 4505Chris is one of our experts when it comes to sorting solutions for commercial projects. Knows all about keys, locks and access control systems
Chris
Bull
Sales
03 366 0894Chris is one of the Brothers Bull, and is always using his vast experience to create the best solution to a challenging project
Locksmith Tech team
Some of us a specialists, some all rounders, we'll find the right person for you to talk to. Whether it's in our new showroom, or on the road where you need help!
Michelle
Jacobs
Customer Service Coordinator
03 366 7123Michelle will often be the 'smiling' voice on the end of the line, while juggling managing the team on the road. Easy!
Glenn
McLaughlin
Workshop Manager
03 366 7123Glenn is our resident expert when it comes to keys and locks, and is a wizard on car remotes, transponders and remotes for your garage!
Phil
Taylor
Locksmith
03 366 7123One of our clever locksmiths and electronic guru! Great for sorting technical challenges!
Michelle
Curtis
Locksmith
03 366 7123Michelle is one of the faces you'll meet and get looked after by at our showroom. She keeps the boys on their toes, Monday, Weds, Friday!
Shaun
Fahey
Locksmith
03 366 7123Shaun is another of our experienced locksmiths, and our resident safe expert!
Josh
Rhodes
Apprentice Locksmith
03 366 7123Josh is well on his way to attaining his quals, often on the road now, or 3D printing solutions for clients
Stu
Henderson
Locksmith
03 366 7123Stu is one of our versatile locksmiths, having done his time with keys, he's embraced technology and its capabilities
Adrian
Burt
Locksmith
03 366 7123Adrian is our most recent fully qualified locksmith. On the road and in the workshop he regularly gets great reviews!
Eli
Pitcher
Apprentice Locksmith
03 366 7123Eli has recently joined us as an apprentice locksmith, and is getting to know his way around the place!
Khan
Allum-York
Apprentice Locksmith
03 366 7123Khan was once a hardware fitter, and is now broadening his skill set as a locksmith apprentice as part of our team
Support team
Managing projects behind the scenes and keeping on top of the paper work that makes sure things happen smoothly
Kelly
McLaughlin
Accounts
03 377 6398Kelly is one of our key support team, balancing the books and making sure money comes in and goes out as it is meant to!
Tanya
Blom
Accounts
03 366 7123Tanya is one of our key support team, balancing the books and making sure money comes in and goes out as it is meant to!
Hardware / Sales / Schedules
These are some of our key personnel working behind the scenes to ensure your commercial project is a success!
Mike
Sloan
Architectural Representative
027 663 3011Mike is our man, when it comes to architectural designer solutions he'll find you some great solutions!
Craydon
Rowe
Contract Manager
027 433 9910Craydon has vast experience in access and security solutions, and is always finding innovative solutions for clients in his role managing contracts
Steve
Buller
Estimator/Scheduler
03 366 7123Steve has recently joined our team and bring a wealth of experience in preparing complex schedules.
Danny
Webster
Sales
03 366 0895Danny is one of our specifiers for commercial projects, and our resident 'high security expert'.
Gayle
Sangster
Hardware specifier
03 366 7123A new but great addition to our team, Gayle continues to amaze us how quickly she understands new things
Chris
Bull
Sales
03 366 0894Chris is one of the Brothers Bull, and is always using his vast experience to create the best solution to a challenging project
Nancy
Liang
Hardware Support
03 366 7123Nancy brings her bubbly bright personality to the office and it is a great influence on us all, as she supports the hardware team
Derek
Duffield
Contracts Administrator
03 366 2852Derek is our residential care facility expert….. if anybody knows what type of hardware to specify and supply in a rest home, he does.
Inventory
Working out back, the Inventory team are crucial to ensuring the fitters have the products to fulfill your project
Ruth
Gillies
Inventory Control
03 366 7123Ruth works with both inventory and freight for customers and supports our sales, workshop and installer teams. In her spare time she's whips up epic designer bouquets and more from different materials!
Nevil
Fifield
Technical Support
03 366 2807Nevil started his working career by doing a building apprenticeship with Fletchers. He had a stint with a building supply merchant before starting at James Bull in 1989 to sell hardware. After an interlude with a lock manufacturer with a role visiting architects and writing door hardware schedules, he’s back. Nevil organises hardware before delivery to building sites, and has extensive knowledge of door track systems, door closers, and lots of other technical stuff. On the weekend you can find him roaring down the Flying Nun, Crocodile or some other track on the Port Hills.
Installation Team
Meet the team on the ground, experts in their knowledge of locking systems, and ultimately in installing them to ensure they provide all you want from your system.
Sonny
Manuel
Installation Manager
03 366 7123Sonny is now our installation manager, and is enjoying the opportunity to use his experience and skills to manage the team and demands of the projects.
JoJo
Aying
Hardware Fitter
03 366 7123JoJo is one of our 'on the ground' fitters, installing access and security products
Rey
de la Cruz
Installer / Fitter
03 366 7123Rey is one of our expert hardware fitter and installers working on the ground to get things fitted and working perfectly
Rodel
Reyez
Hardware Fitter
03 366 7123Rodel is one of our team of installers working on the ground to get things fitted and working perfectly
Bernard
Apas
Installer / Fitter
03 366 7123Bernard is working on the ground as one of our team of installers getting things fitted and working perfectly
Rey
Estoque
Installer / Fitter
03 366 7123Rey is one of our team of installers working on the ground to get things fitted and working perfectly
Antonio
Nabor
Hardware Fitter
03 366 7123Antonio is one of our team of installers working on the ground to get things fitted and working perfectly
Jack
Van der Knaap
Casual Hardware Installer
03 366 7123Jack is one of our highly experienced hardware installers and fitters, assisting the team on various projects
Why work with us
James Bull have most bases covered. With experience and capability we can take on any challenge when it comes to managing your safety and security
Capable
With the ability to manage a large government tendered development to a residential home, our dynamic teams scale to meet the need!
Dynamic
Being dynamic and proactive enables us to approach all projects looking to provide the best possible solution for you and your client
Proven
With over 83 years in the business we've seen the changes, and adeptly moved rapidly to stay ahead while retaining immense experience
Competitive
Access to any product available at competitive pricing gives us a great edge when providing you with the best options to consider
Are you looking for an opportunity?
Currently we have no positions available but if you have what you think might add something to our team then send us your CV…
Visit our Showroom
For personalised service, advice and support from our expert team
Free off street parking waiting for you!
Get directions here: Open in Google Maps