As Senior Head of Manufacturing at Pentagon Play, Nick Chappell plays a leading role in delivering high-quality, handcrafted playground equipment that transforms school grounds across the UK. With years of hands-on installation experience and a deep understanding of our product range, Nick ensures that everything produced in our workshop meets the highest standards of safety, quality and creativity.
Nick oversees the entire manufacturing process, working closely with the operations and product development teams to make sure every piece of equipment we install is built to last and tailored for inspiring outdoor learning.
Expertise & Qualifications
- Over a decade of installation experience at Pentagon Play
- Senior Head of Manufacturing since 2019
- Specialist in product quality, timber construction and custom playground builds
- Strong background in outdoor structure development and installation logistics
A Bit About Me!
After more than 10 years installing playgrounds for Pentagon, I was thrilled to take the next step in my career and join the operations team as Quality Manager in 2019. My years on-site gave me a solid understanding of the wide variety of equipment we offer, and I’ve had the pleasure of working on nearly every product in our brochure.
One of my proudest moments was developing our structures alongside the products team and installing our very first coloured roof canopy (a big step forward in our design journey). For me, installation has always been about the buzz of turning an empty space into an amazing play environment that children will enjoy for years.
Now, as Senior Head of Manufacturing, I get to apply that same passion behind the scenes, ensuring every product we create meets our signature Pentagon standard.
A fun fact about me is that my twin brother Dave and I (along with our mum) won Mother and Baby of the Year back in 1988. After being told they couldn’t have children, my parents were planning to adopt… and then IVF worked! We were born as a two-for-one miracle, and they went on to have six of us in just seven years.
My Work at Pentagon Play
I manage the manufacturing department, where we build all of our timber playground equipment. From climbing frames to outdoor classrooms, my focus is on quality, safety and sustainability, so every install is as strong and beautiful as the last.
Contact Nick Chappell
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-chappell-2b0154205/
