Congratulations to Steve Morton on his new role of Despatch Manager.
1. How many years have you worked for the company?
I have worked here for 20 years, starting in 1998 and working towards an NVQ Level 2 in nursery stock.
2. What previous roles have you had within the company?
I have worked on multiple sites doing roles like lifting, potting and propagation. My last role was retail lifting manager and stock control.
3. What will your new role include at Johnsons?
I am now the despatch manager. The job role includes checking orders off for quality control, making sure all internal transport is complete, and all wagons leave our site.correctly loaded. As well as that, I am responsible for ensuring all health and safety rules are followed.
4.What are you looking forward to in your new role?
I am looking forward to new challenges from my previous roles and being able to be more hands on due to my last role being more computer based.
5.What do you think the challenges will be?
My biggest challenge of this role is learning the despatch side of the business, as this is all new to me.
6.Are there any specific courses you will be attending to help with your new role?
I would like to attend a course so that I can learn about rules and regulations for the drivers, so I can have a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
7.Any plans for celebrating your new role?
I may treat myself to some Star Wars collectables.
Posted 16th Jul 4:03pm
