Matthew Taylor

🐾 Pack Mentality Spotlight: Matthew Taylor – Tiling, Teamwork & Tunes  🐾

 

Meet Matthew Taylor (@matthewtaylortilingservices)—a tiler with a big heart, a love for good people, and a knack for making every job brighter. Matthew’s story is all about community spirit, resilience, and the power of a good singalong on site.

 

Why did you join The Pack?

“I always believe it’s nice to be nice, and the fact that Jackal donates money to charities and causes is a huge thumbs up from me. Not to mention the eye-catching images—it just feels good to be part of a family like that. It’s always good to surround yourself with good people.”

 

How did you get into tiling?

“My uncle’s brother-in-law was a tiler down south and said it was a good job that pays well. So, I put it down as my first choice when applying for college and apprenticeships through the CITB at Leeds College of Building. Before that, I wanted to be a mechanic—but with my fat fingers, it’s probably a good thing I didn’t go down that route!”

 

Weirdest on-site moment?

“The most bizarre moment was working nights at Meadowhall, changing some tiles, when there was an earthquake. We were sat on stools in the food hall having a break, and it was like being out at sea—the chandeliers were swinging like a park swing! 🌊😂”

 

If you were a tool, what would you be?

“If you can call it a tool, I’d be the site radio. I love a good sing-song while working—even though I can’t sing for my life! It cheers the customers up, and we like to make people laugh and smile.”

 

Dream Jackal design?

“I’d love to see the Jackal doing some tile-related stuff, or even a few Jackals together—a joiner Jackal, a bricky Jackal, all walking onto a Jackal work site. That’d be brilliant!”

 

Matthew’s question for The Pack:

“Why all the cloak and dagger? 😂 Only joking! But seriously, what else are you thinking of doing besides work clothes? Any plans for tools or other gear?”

 

Industry Insights

Mental health in construction: “A close friend I’ve worked with for years suffers from anxiety—he was even my mentor at one stage. It just shows mental health can affect anyone. It’s always good to talk, and I’m glad to say he’s doing better these days. My advice: don’t let anything eat you up. Speak to people ASAP about any issues, mental health or not, before they turn into bigger problems.”

 

Tool theft: “I had my van broken into a few years back. I’d left my manual tile cutters in there over the weekend, and come Monday—van broken into, all four cutters gone, plus my multi-saw and a wallet with about 100 CDs (I did say I like a sing-song!). Had to sort out the van lock and replace the tools. I even saw suspicious blokes being dropped off nearby, told the police, but nothing happened. Tool theft is a nightmare for tradespeople.”

 

Matthew’s story is about kindness, resilience, and keeping the site positive—one tile and one tune at a time. Proud to have him in The Pack!

 

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