Expert Drivers Limited

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Where did it begin

Formed in September 2006 by Tony Osborne, Mike Williams, John O'Brien, and Frank Willis, all ex Iceland drivers.  Having been made redundant by Iceland the company was formed, although at the original eary discussions about forming a business attended by at least 15 ex Iceland drivers.  It was left to the final meeting to which only 5 people attended, Geoff Bowden bowing out at that meeting, Frank left the business after a couple of weeks and John O'Brien departed after two years after selling his shares to Tony, leaving Tony Osborne and Mike Williams as the only two shareholders in the business.

Drivers required- 01/05/2012 We are currently recruiting drivers on a gauranteed wages basis, if you commit to us we will commit to you, working any 5 from 7, for this commitment we will gaurantee you a wage between £370 pounds and £480 pounds per week. more if a weekend day is worked.

Barnsley office opens- 26/03/2012  Our office in Barnsley opened for business, Run by Chris Bunce (Director) to support our existing clients in the area, we will develop our business further in this area and expand our customer base.

Cheza Joins the team - Cheryl Foden has joined Expert Drivers as Office Manager, with a wealth of experience in managing drivers Cheryl is already making a difference. Formerly employed by a number of top companies including Iceland foods and Corus, Cheryl has joined the business to help develop and expand our customer commitment and driver controls.

Expert Drivers have diversified in to Distribution - We currently hold a operators licence for two vehicles and one trailer, We are presently operating a 12 tonne Mercedes Atego curtain sided vehicle, operating under our trading name of Expert Distribution UK Limited. Posted 20/07/10.

Tachographs - Elaine Robinson joins the team as the Tachograph Compliance Officer.  Posted August 05/08/10.

Expert Drivers have rolled out our professionally delivered CPC courses - Courses take eight hours including breaks, lunch is provided for each candidate along with tea and coffee breaks.  Posted 22/01/2011.

Cheryl Foden to become a director - Given the dedication to the cause Cheryl has been offered a directorship at Expert Drivers, given that the business has doubled in the last twelve months since Cheryl joined, in recognition of Cheryl's efforts and the commitment she has shown to the business she has been offered a directorship. Posted 25/06/2011.

New Transport Planner - Joanne Clements joins the team as a Transport Planner following Cheryl's promotion.  Posted 27/06/11.

Sad News - Pete Morrison, one of our regular night workers, passed away on 26th July 2011 in the early hours.  Pete was working nights and had been to Swindon. Pete was heading home and was involved in an accident involving a bridge over the motorway, on the M5 near Halesowen; no other vehicle was involved. Pete died at the scene, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  The cause of the accident is unknown.  Posted 17/08/11.