Meet the CS Ellis workshop team
Meet Jamie M: Our Group Fleet Engineer
You could say logistics runs in the family—my dad was a Director here for 15 years—so I grew up around the business, helping in the office and washing lorries during school holidays. That early exposure sparked something in me. I’ve always preferred hands-on work and knew early on I wanted a career where I could see the results of my effort.
I joined the fleet team in a junior role and quickly realised how much responsibility came with it. At first, the pressure felt intense—mistakes seemed huge—but I learned that setbacks are part of the process. It’s how you recover, adapt, and improve that matters.
Over time, the effort paid off. I found my rhythm, built confidence, and started taking on more. The drive to get things right—whether staying late or stepping in wherever needed—has always been there. One of the most important things I’ve learned is how to treat people. Leadership isn’t about giving orders; it’s about leading by example and earning respect by being willing to do the job yourself.
Workshop – Former apprentice (4th from left)
Scott D: LGV Technician
What was the name of your apprenticeship and when did you finish it? Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (levels 2 and 3) finished it in October 2019
When you were a child, what did you want to be as an adult? A fireman
What’s your biggest achievement so far? It has not happened yet; I am getting married in June
Workshop – former apprentice (centre)
Connor I: LGV Technician
When you were a child, what did you want to be as an adult? A power ranger (the red one)
What do people don’t know about you? I lived in Spain for 10 years, and I can’t speak a word of Spanish
What’s next for you after your apprenticeship? Continue working for CS Ellis to gain more experience
Current workshop apprentice (right)
Euan S: LGV Technician
What’s your biggest achievement so far, at work or personally? Grades at school: 1 x grade 7 (A equivalent) and 6 x grade 6 (B equivalent)
Why did you become an apprentice technician? I didn’t enjoy the classroom; I wanted an outside, hands-on job
When you were a child, what did you want to be as an adult? Batman, Christian Bale’s version
Workshop Administrator
Kelly C: Workshop Administrator
What’s your biggest achievement so far at work? Passing my HGV Class 1 theory test
What’s the craziest thing that you’ve ever done? 3 person paragliding with my husband and son
Facilities / workshop
Mick N: Facilities Workshop Assistant
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
