Published by Catherine | Published February 26, 2017
Our CEO Peter Brown talks to ‘Commerce & Industry’ about the 100 year anniversary, family businesses and changes during his time at the company. Tell us about your 100th anniversary plans I am a big believer in giving back, and Neill & Brown completing a century in business presents a once in a lifetime opportunity. 2017 is a year-long celebration for us during wh...
Published by Catherine | Published February 16, 2017
Our William used his position and influence in Parliament to become involved in the eradication of the slave trade. Read all about him below... Name: William Wilberforce Known for: Philanthropist, politician and leader of the movement to eradicate the slave trade Born in Hull, 1759 and died in London, 1833. Early Life William was...
Published by Catherine | Published February 14, 2017
"I have been around transport since the age of 10. Cleaning trucks on a Saturday morning for a local haulage company, in return for £1" Says Our Paul Name: Paul Preston Job title: UK Driver A little bit about yourself... I was born and bred in Beverley and have lived here all my life. This year I will be half as old as Neill and Bro...
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Questions and Answers with Our Michael Name: Michael Carter AKA Coach Job title: Operations administrator (Imports & UK) A little bit about yourself... I left school at the age of sixteen when I was offered two jobs in one day. With offers like that I chose not to return to school! I have been in the workplace ever since and hav...
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"I love music and bands such as The Stone Roses and Oasis" says Our Alan Name: Alan Maxwell Job title: Pick and pack team leader A little bit about yourself... Originally from Stockport, I have been living in Hull for 6 years. I recently got married to my beautiful wife Lisa who I met on myspace (pre-Facebook days!...
Published by Catherine | Published February 2, 2017
Questions and answers with Our Joe Name: Joe Amies Job title: Driver and warehouseman A little bit about yourself... I am a fun-loving family man, my partner and I have two children; Albie who is 2 and Theo who is 1. People know me as always having a smile on my face and always being up for a laugh! Star likes ...
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Greg Castle is our deep-sea coordinator with a team responsible for sea and air freight beyond Europe. We ask him about his star likes and what he likes to do in his spare time. Name: Greg Castle Job title: Deep-sea coordinator In his leisure time, he is also a specialist on opening the doors to the underwater world. As a scuba diving instructor, with ...
