Andrew Smithson
Customer Delivery Operative
Meet The Team
Introducing the xperts behind the scenes...
Leave you feeling good
We’d like you to meet the team. Our expert team at THX are dedicated to putting customers first to deliver a first-rate hire experience.
We want to leave you feeling good and so measure our success on how well we solve your problems and meet your needs.
Andy Grimwood
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
July 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
The team spirit & everyday brings a new challenge
What gets you up in the morning?
Our wedding song on my phone
Your specialist subject is?
⛳ Golf ⛳
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Absolutely 100% ......... YES! 🍍
Anthony Fryer
Managing Director
When did you join THX?
Day dot!
Best thing about working at THX?
The team's positivity and passion.
What gets you up in the morning?
Fresh day, fresh challenge, fresh solution, repeat.
Your specialist subject is?
Making the impossible possible.
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Count me in for the pizza, but I'll pass on the pineapple.
Anthony Reeves
Account Manager
When did you join THX?
March 2016
Best thing about working at THX?
Culture and direction of the company and a good team
What gets you up in the morning?
The need to fulfill my responsibilities.
Your specialist subject is?
The family!
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
If you want to, I'd eat it! 🍍🍕
Bevis Temple
Business Development Executive
When did you join THX?
January 2023
Best thing about working at THX?
Roy Fryer's jokes
What gets you up in the morning?
The thought of all the things I can procrastinate on throughout the day.
Your specialist subject is?
Identifying which flavor of chips I'm eating with my eyes closed.
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yes, as long as you also put pickles, chocolate chips, and anchovies on it.
Carl Jenner
Warehouse Operative
When did you join THX?
January 2023
Best thing about working at THX?
Friendly colleagues and great atmosphere
What gets you up in the morning?
Coffee.. coffee and more coffee and my alarm
Your specialist subject is?
Music
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yeah but only with ham 🍍🍕
Carol Smit
Account Manager
When did you join THX?
October 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
Great team. Never a dull day.
What gets you up in the morning?
Coffee
Your specialist subject is?
Waking up 10 minutes before my alarm regardless of time
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yes 🍍
Charlton Latimer
Business Development Manager
When did you join THX?
November 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
Where do I start!! The best thing about working here is being surrounded by a team of people that display all four of the values on a daily basis (Humility, Innovation, Refreshing, Energetic).
What gets you up in the morning?
Targets to Hit!
Your specialist subject is?
Outdoor cooking
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yes! 🍍🍍🍍
Chris Attenborough
Business Development Executive
When did you join THX?
November 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Friendly team, good atmosphere.
What gets you up in the morning?
Super strong coffee.
Your specialist subject is?
Food and wine.
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Nope, its just plain wrong!!!!!!!
Curtis Denny
Account Manager
When did you join THX?
August 2020
Best thing about working at THX?
The food in the Kitchen
What gets you up in the morning?
25 alarm clocks
Your specialist subject is?
Football
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Never
David Gildersleve
Workshop Technician
When did you join THX?
November 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Camaraderie,career support, feeling valued
What gets you up in the morning?
The tag line "your home is at risk if you do not keep up your mortgage payments"
Your specialist subject is?
Formula 1 and 80s cars
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No, that's just wasted meat space 🍕
Dave Lewis
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
Long ago!
Best thing about working at THX?
Friendly happy atmosphere
What gets you up in the morning?
Elbow in the ribs
Your specialist subject is?
Golf and being funny
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No I hate pizza
Dean Bowers
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
May 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
The team
What gets you up in the morning?
My alarm
Your specialist subject is?
Formula 1 history
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Always- anything goes on a pizza 🍍🍕
Douglas Ford
Account Manager
When did you join THX?
October 2018
Best thing about working at THX?
The satisfaction and support!
What gets you up in the morning?
My Alarm! ...nothing else wakes me!
Your specialist subject is?
McDonalds Cappuccino's
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yes 🍍
Fraser Denny
Information Systems Manager
When did you join THX?
September 2016
Best thing about working at THX?
Nothing stays the same for too long! Constantly trying to change and improve to be better in all areas.
What gets you up in the morning?
Still trying to find out!
Your specialist subject is?
Excel Spreadsheets 🎓
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No
Gary Hyde
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
August 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
The team. Always a good laugh.
What gets you up in the morning?
Old age.
Your specialist subject is?
The songs of Dean Martin
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Don't mind.
Gerard Ford
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
December 2020
Best thing about working at THX?
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
What gets you up in the morning?
Good sunny morning ☀️
Your specialist subject is?
Best subject at THX would be customer service and positive feedback.
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yes 🍍
Giannino Mitri
Workshop Technician
When did you join THX?
September 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Friendly bunch in my department
What gets you up in the morning?
Work
Your specialist subject is?
Football
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No. A few other things shouldn’t go on pizza
Greg Harvey
Business Development Manager
When did you join THX?
September 2019
Best thing about working at THX?
2 things - the cracking culture (usually centred around good food!), & the good food (see what I mean...)
What gets you up in the morning?
I'm ashamed to admit it's usually the 17th repeat of whatever my alarm tune is!
Your specialist subject is?
Old houses - love them.
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Absolutely. Or haribo's if you have any? 🍍🍬
Hilary Gear
Business Development Executive
When did you join THX?
November 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
Supportive team and friendly environment!
What gets you up in the morning?
The sunshine beaming thru both windows over the open fields....oops - wont work now its the winter!
Your specialist subject is?
Painting and decorating
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
yes lovely - the only non fattening part of the pizza! 🍍
Imogen Partridge
Account Manager
When did you join THX?
September 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
Lovely team and lots to do!
What gets you up in the morning?
A puppy getting up to mischief
Your specialist subject is?
Harry Potter
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Definitely not
John Brennan
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
April 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Friendly atmosphere. Meeting customers every day, I'm a people person.
What gets you up in the morning?
Body clock, 4.30 every morning...even weekends !
Your specialist subject is?
Guinness !
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
I wouldn't order it, but I would eat it,no problem. 🍕
John Niblock
Workshop Technician
When did you join THX?
July 2016
Best thing about working at THX?
Great company to work for
What gets you up in the morning?
My alarm
Your specialist subject is?
Do what is asked to do
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yes! 🍍
Jorn Reeves
Operations Director
When did you join THX?
December 2014
Best thing about working at THX?
Supportive, engaging team effort
What gets you up in the morning?
The kids!
Your specialist subject is?
Eating food – lots of it 😊
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
NO – in capital letters, underlined and in BOLD
Leyna Lewis
Account Manager
When did you join THX?
July 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
A good family culture
What gets you up in the morning?
The alarm clock 😏
Your specialist subject is?
Food markets
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Its edible, yep 🍍🍕
Liam Gilbert
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
May 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Everyday is different. Going to different parts of the country.
What gets you up in the morning?
Nice hot cup of coffee.
Your specialist subject is?
Football
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
DEFINITELY NOT!!!
Luke Revell
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
September 2019
Best thing about working at THX?
The Feeling of being part of a team.
What gets you up in the morning?
My body clock is pretty good! even on weekends!😟 but normally my alarm
Your specialist subject is?
Only fools and horses
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Of course 🍍
Mandy Reeve
Transport Manager
When did you join THX?
October 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
The team, love the professionalism of the company, especially my drivers
What gets you up in the morning?
A traffic report pinging on my phone
Your specialist subject is?
Postcodes!
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Its not the pineapple its the pizza I don't do, but they always smell so good!
Mark Webster
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
November 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
The team
What gets you up in the morning?
Morning routine
Your specialist subject is?
Soul music
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
NO!
Martin Kidd
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
August 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
Meeting new faces and seeing new places!
What gets you up in the morning?
My alarm clock.
Your specialist subject is?
Football
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No
Matt Cumberpatch
Warehouse Operative
When did you join THX?
October 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
The people, everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
What gets you up in the morning?
Seeing my family.
Your specialist subject is?
Football and Animals.
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No
Matthew Bailey
Route Planner
When did you join THX?
October 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Great working environment
What gets you up in the morning?
My alarm
Your specialist subject is?
Chess
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Pineapple all day long 🍍🍍🍍
Mick Inskip
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
July 2014
Best thing about working at THX?
Seeing the countryside.
What gets you up in the morning?
It depends what day it is :)
Your specialist subject is?
Football
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No
Oliver Smalley
Sales Manager
When did you join THX?
April 2014
Best thing about working at THX?
The sense of "team-ness" across all departments.
What gets you up in the morning?
The wife
Your specialist subject is?
Coffee snobbery ☕
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
It wouldn't be my first choice...
Oskars Matvejenko
Operations Manager
When did you join THX?
October 2019
Best thing about working at THX?
Free coffee and sweets
What gets you up in the morning?
anoying alarm :)
Your specialist subject is?
Multitasking
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
YES, YES, YES 🍍🍍🍍
Paula Girdler
Purchase Ledger
When did you join THX?
April 2017
Best thing about working at THX?
Great Team, Fun and Busy
What gets you up in the morning?
The Alarm
Your specialist subject is?
Gin and Jigsaws
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
NO NO NO - absolutely not
Rachel Shephard
Sales Administrator
When did you join THX?
September 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Great culture and being part of an enthusing and caring team
What gets you up in the morning?
2 alarms
Your specialist subject is?
Cooking
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Definitely No
Rebecca Grimston
Executive Assistant
When did you join THX?
December 2020
Best thing about working at THX?
Family culture
What gets you up in the morning?
My lovely children!
Your specialist subject is?
Spending money 😁
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
YESSS!!!! 🍍🍍🍍
Regan Picton
Health and Safety Manager
When did you join THX?
January 2019
Best thing about working at THX?
Good variety of work and a helpful supportive team
What gets you up in the morning?
My alarm
Your specialist subject is?
Hiking
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yep 🍍
Richard Canfield
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
January 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Made me feel very welcome from day 1, I love the long journeys I get sent on.
What gets you up in the morning?
My alarm clock! No, I look forward to coming into work, doing my job, meeting loads off new people
Your specialist subject is?
Scouts, am a Scout leader & our Scout nights are always full of fun
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
100% NO
Robert Januszewski
Workshop Technician
When did you join THX?
July 2015
Best thing about working at THX?
Friendly people
What gets you up in the morning?
Tea
Your specialist subject is?
Sofa after work with a beer
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
I don't know!
Robert Parish-Smith
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
May 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
The comradery with the drivers
What gets you up in the morning?
Wanting more for my family
Your specialist subject is?
Motor racing
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No way
Rob Willard
Marketing Assistant
When did you join THX?
March 2023
Best thing about working at THX?
A great team and friendly, positive environment.
What gets you up in the morning?
My alarm clock 🥱
Your specialist subject is?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No thank you.
Ronald Bridge
Credit Controller
When did you join THX?
January 2023
Best thing about working at THX?
Great atmosphere
What gets you up in the morning?
My wife saying "you are going to be late"
Your specialist subject is?
Talking
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
No - not even on Gammon
Samuel Woolsey
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
September 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
Being part of a team working to provide the best service out there!
What gets you up in the morning?
Coffee and a hot shower (not at the same time)
Your specialist subject is?
Maybe I know a little too much about Star Wars 🤫
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Extra pineapple please! 🍍🍍🍍
Sarah Chapple
Marketing Manager
When did you join THX?
November 2020
Best thing about working at THX?
Great team and love the variety of work
What gets you up in the morning?
Lots of coffee ☕☕☕
Your specialist subject is?
Film trivia
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza!?
No way, not ever!
Scott McCandless
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
December 2021
Best thing about working at THX?
Nice people to work with and for.
What gets you up in the morning?
I'm a bit of a workaholic so just love getting up and getting on with my day, I'm the same at the weekends.
Your specialist subject is?
Sports mostly football but I know alot about most sports
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza!?
No....never!!!!!
Sergejs Biguns
Warehouse Operative
When did you join THX?
April 2020
Best thing about working at THX?
Friendly staff, always care about people, and finally never bored at work. always have something to do.
What gets you up in the morning?
Gym and work
Your specialist subject is?
Meeting with friends
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza!?
NO
Shaun Morgan
Customer Delivery Operative
When did you join THX?
June 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
The Team
What gets you up in the morning?
Coffee lots and lots of coffee
Your specialist subject is?
Video games
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yes always yes :) 🍍🍍🍍
Struan Sims
Purchasing Executive
When did you join THX?
January 2022
Best thing about working at THX?
Great team, great future
Your specialist subject is?
Shoe polishing
Yes or no – pineapple on pizza?
Yep 🍍
