From a young age, Richard dreamed of driving articulated lorries, inspired by his father, who was an artic driver. However, after leaving school, he initially took a different path, training as a vehicle mechanic before returning to his true passion—life on the road.

Outside of work, Richard is a keen motorcycle enthusiast with a dream of owning a Ducati 916—in classic red, of course!

After serving 18 years with the co-op, we’re proud to have Richard as part of the team, keeping our operations moving through the night.

Maxine originally wanted to be a pharmacist, thanks to her love of science, but her career path took a different turn. Her passion for understanding different disciplines has driven her career, and she brings that same curiosity and dedication to HR.

Maxine joined CS Ellis for its strong reputation and shared values, believing in a company that truly lives by its ethos. We’re thrilled to have her on board.

Maxine learned kickboxing alongside the actor who played the Predator in Alien vs. Predator—and yes, he was very tall! She also has an impressive thirst for knowledge, especially when it comes to languages, with an understanding of 11 languages and counting.

As a child, Mick had a unique career ambition—he wanted to be a “drain cleanerouter” (his own way of describing the important job of keeping things flowing underground!). However, his career took a different route, starting as an apprentice vehicle mechanic. Now IMI qualified (holding CAE and AMIMI accreditation), he brings a wealth of technical expertise to our team

Brendan joins us as a CAT C rigid driver, although he’s just passed his C+E—congratulations!  His journey into logistics started with a passion for driving. At school, he wanted to be an ambulance driver, which led him to volunteer with the Irish Red Cross. Along the way, he worked as a carpenter, construction worker, and civil engineer, but when the construction sector slowed, he saw an opportunity for long-term stability in transport and got back behind the wheel.
Outside of work, Brendan is a passionate paintballer, often playing with veteran friends living with PTSD. For them, it’s more than a game—it’s a way to connect, de-stress, and support each other. Welcome to the CS Ellis team.

We’re thrilled to welcome Jackie to our team! Drawn to the values of a family-run logistics provider, Jackie is passionate about making a meaningful impact. With a wealth of experience and the guidance of inspiring mentors throughout her career, she’s now eager to pay it forward—mentoring her teams and fostering a thriving, collaborative environment.

Jackie’s journey to logistics has been anything but ordinary. As a child, she dreamed of training dolphins, and her early career included some unusual roles—like preparing moss for potpourri! However, it was on the labelling line that she discovered her knack for operational excellence, setting the stage for her career.