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The people and the customers
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Don’t put your head in there
What’s your favourite drink?
The local beer
Where were you born?
8 Chichester Avenue, Ruislip – but now I live in Yorkshire
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
New Zealand for a long time
Likes
Things that make me laugh
Dislikes
Spider Crabs
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
A competent and trustworthy politician
Described by a colleague:
John is easy to talk to with great ideas and enthusiasm
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
Meeting lots of interesting people in varied environments and getting the chance to be part of their learning journeys
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Sell the benefits not the features
Where were you born?
Nantwich, Cheshire
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
Monaco F1 Grand Prix
Likes
Music
Dislikes
Quiet
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Uncle Buck
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Described by a colleague:
Steph radiates positivity
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
They make you feel welcome and part of the family from your first day. If you work hard you can also play hard, we always have fun.
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
It’s nice to be important but more important to be nice.
What’s your favourite drink?
Rosѐ or Tea
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
The Maldives
Likes
Chatting, Christmas Films, Baking, Food & Holidays
Dislikes
People with no manners
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Matilda
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
The Grinch
Described by a colleague:
Grace will always go out of her way to help and assist others
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
The food and the humour
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
You only regret things you didn’t do
What’s your favourite drink?
Coke (in a can), Mojito
Where were you born?
Wolverhampton
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
South Africa
Likes
Dogs, travelling, Sunday roasts
Dislikes
Rats, the Liverpool accent
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Described by a colleague:
Molly is easy to get on with, fashionable, smart and interesting
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
Working with lots of different companies and helping them be more successful
What’s your favourite drink?
Tea
Where were you born?
Plymouth
Who’s your favourite artist?
Braque
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Casablanca
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
Captain Picard
Described by a colleague:
Jon is passionate about what he does
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
The great people I work with in our company first and client companies second
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, you never know who you will meet on the way down
What’s your favourite drink?
Red stuff
Where were you born?
Scunthorpe
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
New Zealand
Likes
Food – usually anything on a plate
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Avatar in 3D
Described by a colleague:
Dennis’ positivity is infectious, he lights up the room
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
All the food
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Treat people as you’d like to be treated
Where were you born?
Hospital
Who’s your favourite artist?
The one formally known as Prince
Likes
Hot Tea
Dislikes
Iced Tea
What’s our favourite film of all time?
True Romance
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
Forrest Bondurant (Lawless)
Described by a colleague:
Nina is professional, fun and fantastic to work with
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
The family atmosphere
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Don’t ever get to my age (94) wishing you had done something (From my dad)
Where were you born?
York
Who’s your favourite artist?
Elvis
Likes
Animals, Gardening, Travelling
Dislikes
People who are not genuine
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Shane
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
Tom & Jerry
Described by a colleague:
Alan is a very kind, generous and knowledgeable person
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
Working with exciting people, being able to pass on my knowledge and experience
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
You will always be forgiven for asking, but never forgiven for not.
What’s your favourite drink?
Beer
Who’s your favourite artist?
Placebo
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
Myanmar
Likes
Pies
Dislikes
Hypocrites
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Guardians of the Galaxy
Described by a colleague:
Stephen is a trainer who has lots of experience working in manufacturing
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
Having a talented group of people I can call on for support
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Think about money – never worry about it
What’s your favourite drink?
Wine, preferably Malbec – a large one please!
Who’s your favourite artist?
David Bowie
Likes
Football – Leicester City!
Dislikes
Tottenham Hotspur
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Any Laurel & Hardy Film
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
Harvey – The White Rabbit
Described by a colleague:
Wayne has lots of enthusiasm and is very positive.
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
The wonderful people who are like family. We support each other, offer advice ad also have lots of fun
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
All the advice in the world won’t help you unless you help yourself.
Give yourself a break, don’t break yourself up.
Sleep well.
What’s your favourite drink?
Gin & Yorkshire Tea (Not together)
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
New York or Bora Bora
Likes
Disney, travelling, cheerleading, stationary, cheese, giraffes, cake, Christmas
Dislikes
Frogs, birds, bad manners, Kylie Minogue
What’s our favourite film of all time?
It’s a Wonderful Life
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
Russell from Up! & Chandler Bing
Described by a colleague:
Hannah is good at many things and has a great sense of humour
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
Being part of the family atmosphere, everyone is so supportive and we have the best team building days ever!
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
You only get one life, live it well.
What’s your favourite drink?
Pink gin and lemonade
Where were you born?
Ingleby Barwick, Teesside
Who’s your favourite artist?
Tom Walker
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
Hawaii or Dominican Republic
Likes
Food, gym, spending time with family & friends
Dislikes
Rude people
Described by a colleague:
Grace always offers help and is easy to chat to and have a laugh with
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
It’s a fun, professional company
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Let some things drop out when you are trying to take on too much
What’s your favourite drink?
G&T
Where were you born?
Catterick
Who’s your favourite artist?
21 Pilots
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
Fuerteventura
Likes
Running, sunshine, the beach, the sea (but not going in it)
Dislikes
Cold weather
Described by a colleague:
Emma is supportive, calming, enthusiastic and a great runner. She is always willing to help whenever she can
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
The element of fun
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Go for it!
What’s your favourite drink?
Diet Coke
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
Australia
Likes
Football, cars, socialising
Dislikes
Filling out questionnaires
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Pulp Fiction
Who’s your favourite fictional character?
James Bond
Described by a colleague:
Paul cares deeply about all of his employees, making sure they’re all happy and enjoying their work
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
We make peoples’ lives better
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Always ask ‘why?’
What’s your favourite drink?
9-5 Tea, After 5 Sloe Gin
Where were you born?
Ashington, Northumberland
Who’s your favourite artist?
Alive – Brian May, Dead – George Michael (Sorry……teenager of the 80’s)
Likes
Chinese Food
Dislikes
Garlic
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Some Like It Hot
Described by a colleague:
Clare gives 100% support, supports all employees, and brings unique skills to the business
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
We are part of an amazing team and together we make the company a success
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Tell someone when they look nice, you might just make a difference
What’s your favourite drink?
Tea
Who’s your favourite artist?
Agnes Obel
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
Canada
Likes
Winter, Autumn, Snow
Dislikes
Onions, hot weather, lazy people
What’s our favourite film of all time?
The Matrix
Described by a colleague:
Rhianne anchors the whole business
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
Relaxed environment with a professional attitude and a great team ethos
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Never say never
What’s your favourite drink?
Japanese Malt Whisky – Nikka Coffey
Where were you born?
Sowerby Bridge
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
Thailand
Likes
Being involved in rugby
Dislikes
The M62
What’s our favourite film of all time?
Love Actually & Philadelphia
Described by a colleague:
Jon is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a first class communicator
What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?
The work/life balance
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Be Yourself
What’s your favourite drink?
Champagne
Where were you born?
Middlesbrough
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?
The Maldives
Likes
Dogs
Dislikes
Rude People
Described by a colleague:
Liz is enthusiastic and a great listener – an unusual combination – she takes care to really understand customers. It’s like she completely ingested ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’.