Meet the team
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Managers
Lee P
Office & Sales Agent Manager
Joined the team in July 2008
- Interesting Fact: I had my front teeth go straight through my bottom lip in an accident.
- Greatest Achievement: Buying my first house when I was 18.
- Favourite Food: Pizza.
Sarah L
Finance Director
Joined the team in November 2008
- Interesting Fact: I trained as a junior team GB diver.
- Greatest Achievement: Completing the Great North Run.
- Favourite Food: Tomatoes.
Kirk
Key Account Manager
Joined the team in August 2011
- Interesting Fact: Used to work on an oil terminal.
- Greatest Achievement: Being a Dad.
- Favourite Food: Pizza.
Operations
David
Senior Operations Manager
Joined the team in July 2020
- Interesting Fact: I’m a very passionate Burnley FC supporter.
- Greatest Achievement: I ran the London Marathon in 2016 – I’m no runner as your probably observe – 4 hours 40 mins.
- Favourite food: Sunday roast
Adam
Warehouse Manager
Joined the team in September 2008
- Interesting Fact: Long suffering Nuneaton Boro fan, someone has to be.
- Greatest Achievement: My daughter, Tia
- Favourite food: Jack Daniels
Martin
Warehouse Operation Manager
Joined the team in May 2019
- Interesting Fact: Used to be in a band that supported Kasabian on tour (back in the pre kids days).
- Greatest Achievement: Being a Leicester City FC fan (Followed by my 3 daughters).
- Favourite Food: Burgers
Sarah F
Operations Manager
Joined the team in July 2011
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- Interesting Fact: Steps taught me the iconic Tragedy dance moves!
- Greatest Achievement: I performed with British dancer and choreographer Wayne Sleep
- Favourite Food: Mums Mac and Cheese.
Accounts
Lucy
Credit Control Manager
Joined the team in September 2020
- Interesting Fact: I am a qualified florist & love flowers.
- Greatest Achievement: Being a Mum.
- Favourite Food: All types – Italian.
Jill
Credit Controller
Joined the team in January 2013
- Interesting Fact: Live in a family group with my dog Eva on a farm owned by the Queen.
- Greatest Achievement: Moving from Essex to the Midlands – Life changing!
- Favourite Food: All types – Chinese, Indian, etc.
Hannah
Accounts Assistant
Joined the team in December 2013
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- Interesting Fact: I have a Jack Russell puppy called Frank.
- Greatest Achievement: Going on an American exchange when I was 17.
- Favourite Food: Nandos!
Katie
Credit Controller
Joined the team in February 2015
- Interesting Fact: I have played Rapunzel, Cinderella and Aladdin in Aston’s local pantomime!
- Greatest Achievement: Buying a house at 20.
- Favourite Food: Burgers!
Michelle
Accounts Assistant
Joined the team in February 2019
- Interesting Fact: I’ve met the lead singer from Iron Maiden.
- Greatest Achievement: Getting married.
- Favourite Food: Anything in a takeaway box.
Supply Chain
Kim
Supply Chain Manager
Joined the team in June 2020
- Interesting Fact: I’m a qualified beauty therapist.
- Greatest Achievement: Back my own horse in 2011.
- Favourite Food: Ice cream.
Transport
Josh
Transport Manager
Joined the team in October 2018
- Interesting Fact: I have visited America 36 times!
- Greatest Achievement: Becoming a Dad.
- Favourite Food: Chinese.
Simon
Transport Planner
Joined the team in November 2019
- Interesting Fact: I am one of only two sets of brothers who have played together for Derbyshire at senior level Badminton.
- Greatest Achievement: Three smashing kids.
- Favourite Food: Always curry but running a close second is a good seafood.
Customer Service & Sales
Tricia
Senior Admin
Joined the team in April 2008
- Interesting Fact: I was once in a music video.
- Greatest Achievement: Buying my first house at 20.
- Favourite Food: Unfortunately I like everything.
Laura
Customer Service Adviser
Joined the team in December 2018
- Interesting Fact: I live in Vienna for 5 years.
- Greatest Achievement: Becoming a mum.
- Favourite Food: Pizza
Tanya
Customer Service Adviser
Joined the team in November 2019
- Interesting Fact: I am a qualified hairdresser.
- Greatest Achievement: Marrying my husband and becoming a Mum to our 2 boys.
- Favourite Food: Chinese.
Laura
Administration Assistant
Joined the team in March 2015
- Interesting Fact: I have met Mel C from the Spice Girls.
- Greatest Achievement: Becoming a mum.
- Favourite Food: Pasta.
Next Day
Chris
Next Day Operations Supervisor
Joined the team in July 2016
- Interesting Fact: Used to play for Derby County Under 18’s
- Greatest Achievement: Completing my BA Honours Degree in Business Management.
- Favourite Food: Indian.
Amelia
Next Day Assistant
Joined the team in November 2019
- Interesting Fact: Climbing the 02.
- Greatest Achievement: Graduating from University with a Geography Degree.
- Favourite Food: Curry.
Heather
Next Day Assistant
Joined the team in September 2020
- Interesting Fact: I’m a qualified nail technician.
- Greatest Achievement: Buying a house aged 20.
- Favourite Food: Roast Dinner.
Marketing
Michael P
Marketing Manager
Joined the team in July 2018
- Interesting Fact: I’ve dislocated my knee 7 times!
- Greatest Achievement: Running a half marathon
- Favourite Food: Lamb rogan josh!
Mike S
Product Photographer
Joined the team in July 2018
- Interesting Fact: Worked on a cattle station in outback, Australia
- Greatest Achievement: Marrying my wife
- Favourite Food: Slow cooked Italian beef tagliatelle
Bethany
Product Development Coordinator
Joined the team in November 2016
- Interesting Fact: I have a deaf dog.
- Greatest Achievement: Buying my first house.
- Favourite Food: Chinese
People Team
Carly
People Manager
Joined the team in January 2019
- Interesting Fact: Doing a Skydive and Doing the 3 Peaks Challenge – Both for different Charities.
- Greatest Achievement: Completing my Payroll Management Degree with open University whilst working full time and part time simultaneously.
- Favourite Food: Mac and Cheese or Domino’s Pizza.