Company: Maritime Transport Ltd
Role: General Manager
Craig is responsible for everything Midlands, currently three rail terminals BIFT, EMG, Hams Hall, two transport operations BIFT, EMG and one CSU team.
Craig applied to be a trainee traffic operator and has worked his way up. As he was already working in logistics (parcel company) it seemed natural to transition to HGV’s, he wasn’t necessarily attracted to the position, but he was attracted to the company and the growth/opportunities it presented.
Craig has always been a leader even from primary school being captain of sports teams throughout his school years. He can communicate with people from all walks of life due to the area he grew up in. Craigs area was very diverse filled with working class people, going to a private school via a scholarship meant that from early in life Craig was communicating with various class of people from working class to upper class. Essentially people are people and he learnt early that respect is important to all classes.
From day one in logistics, Craig was confident enough to find solutions within each area of his work. He can also put them forward and communicate these solutions out to people from various roles.
“I love to be challenged and logistics challenges me every day!”
The people, in our business and the industry, it doesn’t matter who you are, where you are from, how educated you are, if you work hard and can handle the pressure, you can have a very rewarding career.
The easiest highlight to mention would be the two individual awards Craig has won. But for him, his career highlight is always when he sees his teams develop and individuals grow into further roles.