I’ve been driving trucks for over 40 years, covering everything from short local runs to long-haul journeys. For me, being a driver isn’t just a job—it’s a way of life. I grew up around Melton Mowbray, and yes, I’ve got a soft spot for their Stilton cheese.

My motivation comes from my family—my wife, my children, and my three grandchildren. Outside of work, I like to unwind with a bit of iPad Solitaire, a film, or a good book—Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series is a favourite. If I could have lunch with anyone, it would be my Uncle Jim, an ex-naval man and a huge influence on me growing up.

I’ve been driving for a long time, and I don’t see myself stopping soon. I want colleagues and customers to know that I’m dependable, experienced, and always ready to get the job done.

I’ve spent a lot of time around CS, so joining the company felt like a natural next step when I was ready for a new challenge. My career path hasn’t been straightforward—I’ve tried a few different things—but I’ve always been drawn to transport and logistics, where I can use my skills in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

People might be surprised to learn that I’m a qualified makeup artist, and I’m also working on a degree in Computing and IT. It’s a mix of creativity and tech that I enjoy bringing to my role every day.

Looking ahead, I hope to combine my IT skills with my experience at CS to grow with the team. Most importantly, I want everyone to know that I’m approachable, committed, and ready to take on whatever comes my way.

We’re pleased to welcome Janice S to the team as an Administrative Assistant in our freight forwarding department.

Janice brings a strong background in office support, customer service, and logistics. She began her career in estate agency, spending over a decade in both junior and senior roles. More recently, she worked in transport and logistics, where she thrived in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Organised and detail-focused, Janice takes pride in getting paperwork right, supporting customers, and making sure the job is done properly. She’s known for staying calm under pressure and being someone her colleagues can count on to keep things moving.

A true team player, Janice believes the best teams are the ones that pull together to get the job done — and she’s always keen to learn something new along the way. Her outlook is simple: just be happy in whatever it is you’re doing

We’re pleased to welcome Mark Hayto to the team as a Warehouse Operative, based at our LE15 site.

Mark brings a wealth of hands-on experience, having worked across a range of warehousing and shunting roles. His route into logistics came through word of mouth, and he quickly built a reputation for being practical, reliable, and easy to work with.

He’s confident on the FLT, experienced with scanning, working at height, and well-versed in the day-to-day demands of a busy warehouse. Mark learns best by doing, and he enjoys working as part of a team to keep things moving. With previous shunting experience under his belt, he’s also interested in developing further in that area over time.

While the shorter commute was a deciding factor in joining CS Ellis, the working environment and team dynamic were what made the role a good fit.  We’re glad to have him on board.

At school, Ricky always knew he wanted to be a professional driver — though his first job was actually in a surveyor’s office.

In 2020, he took the first real step toward his goal by becoming an apprentice CAT C driver He completed his apprenticeship in 2021 and wasted no time in upskilling to a CAT C+E licence the following year.

When the company he was with sadly went into administration, Ricky knew he wanted to find a company with the same close-knit, family feel. That search led him to CS Ellis.

Now part of the team, Ricky is already thinking about what’s next. He’s keen to keep learning, expand his knowledge of the industry, and work his way up the ranks in the transport office. Managerial ambitions? Absolutely.