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?
David Naysmith
Traffic Operator, Bathgate
“It is a more complex industry than you might imagine, with widespread use of technology, including computer vehicle routing and GPS systems."
Alistair Borthwick
Accountant, Edinburgh
“As a result of my accountancy qualification I now see opportunities left, right and centre, perhaps in the future as a commercial director or even in marketing and strategy.”
Shaun Hickey
Warehouse Team Leader, Wigan
Shaun’s positive attitude and potential were quickly recognised and after only nine months with the company he was promoted to team leader. Already, at the age of 20, he has responsibility for a team of 16.
Jessica Povey
Apprentice Shipping Clerk, Liverpool
“I am part of a team running a weekly export container service to the Mediterranean and I help to organise the loading and documentation of the ships on the service."
Tessa Tidmarsh
Transport Manager, Macclesfield
Tessa says that her job is particularly rewarding because the industry “is so important to everyone’s lives – you only have to think about your shopping basket in the local supermarket."
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