What’s the story?
Need a little inspiration to get your career moving? Look no further. Hear from real people out there working in different parts of the logistics business. You can find out first-hand about the job; what the hours are like, what skills and qualifications you need, how they got there – and most importantly, what they enjoy the most.
If you’re working in this industry and would like to be featured, why not contact us and tell us your story?
Kat Horsley
Operations Director, Camberley
“I started off here licking envelopes and look where I am today four years later!” Kat joined a company with only four employees, but with her help Easy As HGV has gone from strength to strength and is outgrowing its office.
Tessa Tidmarsh
Senior Planner, Middlewich
Tessa is a Senior Planner at Abbey Logistics in Cheshire. “I love the job because every day is different and even when the pressure is on there is a enormous sense of achievement when it all comes together."
Kayley Ashton
Apprentice Transport Administrator, Shaw near Oldham
25-year old Kayley Ashton from Shaw near Oldham loves learning - and her Traffic Office apprenticeship with mail order company JD Williams allows her to do just that, while earning at the same time.
Jason Herbert
Director of Support Services, Chester
Having successfully completed a degree in Economics, Jason joined Pickfords as a management trainee in 1987. He has never looked back and has enjoyed a wealth of exciting roles with the company.
Nicki Brotherston
Head of Environmental Re-use, Birmingham
Nicki’s career prior to Pickfords was incredibly varied – from accountancy and the local authority to car parts and printing. Whatever the job, she’s always loved the personal side.
Rebecca Wood
Projects Executive, Hong Kong
As a Projects Executive at Kuehne + Nagel, Rebecca has looked after British Airways’ Wine and Spirits logistics. Her next role involves moving to Hong Kong to become a Bid Manager.
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