I started my career as an Office Administrator for Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in one of its projects based in Zimbabwe, spending six years with the company. After leaving Zimbabwe, I joined GSS as a driver in the GSS Swindon Depot and it wasn’t long before the Site Manager in Swindon asked me to park my van and lend a hand in the office as Lead Driver. I grabbed the opportunity with both hands, determined to climb the corporate ladder again. A short six months later I was offered the position of Site Manager for the Theale - Reading depot, where I work today. I didn’t really know many of the competitors when I joined GSS but can say that after working with this dynamic company, I stay because of its great teamwork, integrity, corporate image and stability.

Already in Logistics, I was offered a position as a Site Manager and after hearing great feedback about GSS from one its biggest customers I made the best possible decision in my personal career, I joined the team! After being promoted a couple of times as the company grew bigger, I now run the operations across our sites and ensure we deliver millions of parcels a year across our customer’s network. GSS is by far the best logistics company I’ve ever worked for. I’ve had the opportunity to develop myself professionally and personally and I am very proud to lead our operational team.

Before I joined GSS, I had spent a number of years working overseas on security contracts for months at a time, and I would come home and find myself sitting idle. I needed something to keep me busy whilst at home. I soon found delivering parcels with GSS was ideal, and it didn't take me long to discover GSS was one of the best companies to work through due to their national coverage, and great reputation for paying punctually. They always had work for me when I was home on leave, so when the work overseas dried up, I went full time with GSS, and soon found myself being promoted into a management position. As a driver, I would often workout before going out on my route, and have been able to continue that in my management position. The hours are regular, which allowed me to make evening dinner plans with my wife.

From Poland, I’ve been in the UK since 2013, working in logistics; transport planning and co-ordinating with customers and drivers. In August 2018 I joined Go Service Solutions as a Site Manager in the Dunstable depot – I wanted a change in my life and it was a good decision! I really enjoy the work, and it gives me enormous satisfaction and in January 2019 I joined the Business Admin team, learning about internal audits and expanding my knowledge. GSS genuinely cares about the people who use our services and the staff who work hard to achieve great care and want the best experience for both. They are true to their values! I love that I’m encouraged to try new things out and be innovative, and if it doesn’t work out I’m supported by my managers to learn lessons, dust myself off and try again. The really good thing about this company is that every day is different and you never get bored! Ultimately, when you like your job – you have reason to wake up every day and do something because you want to do it.

After serving in the Police Service for over 22 years, I digressed into the management of Facility Services. I assisted in the mobilisation and ongoing contact management of security and cleaning services on a National basis where I gained a wealth of experience in dealing with both the client on a direct daily basis, and the contact staff delivery of these services to the exacting Service Level Agreements in place across diverse industry sectors. About five years ago I became involved in the management of Logistical teams and their contractual commitments to an extremely large online sales company, which lead me to become a member of the GSS site management team at the Newport depot. Having gleaned first-hand experience of their professionalism and commitment to delivering excellent customer service, I joined GSSL as I felt that they could provide me with opportunities that other logistical companies could not.

After a lengthy career in the Prison Service, I decided I wanted to completely change careers and find exciting new challenges. By chance, I stumbled into the world of Amazon where they had recently started Amazon Logistics. My initial role involved overseeing delivery experiences and the driver training program and pretty quickly I was hooked! Having worked my way up through Account Management of 3PLs I ended up managing Audit and Compliance for the UK whilst supporting the introduction of these to our European counterparts. Leaving Amazon to join GSS was a big decision to make, however once I did the due diligence and really understood the GSS vision and values, the choice became an easy one and I haven't looked back. As a business, GSS works tirelessly to understand and satisfy the needs of our customers but also the needs of the team of brilliant employees we have to run the show. Looking after people is one of our main focuses within the company and through this, we create an enthusiasm to succeed in all departments that is fresh, energising and vital to our successes. I am incredibly proud to be part of this GSS team and cannot wait to see how the future unfolds for us.