How did you get into the industry and what brought you here?
My dad.
How long have you worked in the sector?
I’ve been working in the sector since 1974 – that’s 47 years but I have essentially been in the industry since the day I was born.
What does the word ‘logistics’ mean to you?
Delivering life to Great Britain.
What makes the logistics industry such a great place to work?
Varied work, great people, challenging tasks.
What can we do to encourage young people to work in logistics?
There is more to logistics than a service area for a night stop on the M1.
What breadth of roles does your company offer?
Drivers, warehouse crew, mechanics, accountancy, operations.
What does National Lorry Week mean to you?
Highlighting the importance of logistics to the UK population.
Why people should get involved?
To spread the word of great British success.
What does the future hold for our industry with innovation and new technology?
New methods, new fuels, new trucks.
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The logistics sector is the fifth largest in the UK and employs more than 2.5 million people including logistics coordinators, data analysts, IT specialists, designers, warehouse staff, administrators, accountants, managers, technicians, planners, drivers and more.