For the third week of our In The Spotlight Series, we’re interviewing Jon.
What’s your role at John Pipe – and what does it involve?
I’m the Work Director for Hampshire. My work involves organising, motivating the team. Working closely and advising customers on large export projects.
Before working at John Pipe – what was the most interesting or unusual job you’ve had?
I have never had a particularly interesting job, but an unusual job I once did when I left school was Milk Disposal Op for Tom Parker dairies. Literally had to pour away thousands of pints of smelly milk everyday! Needless to say I didn’t last long in that role.
How long have you been working for John Pipe?
5 years now.
What would you say is your favourite part of the job?
Working with a huge variety of customers and varied projects involving all kinds of equipment and machinery. You never know what’s around the corner while working for John Pipe.
How would you describe John Pipe in 3 words?
Agile, responsive, knowledgeable
What’s the most memorable thing you’ve packed at John Pipe?
Difficult to single one out, but one thing that always springs to mind is a Life size Lego formula 1 car, with life sized Lego driver.
What’s a movie quote that you really like?
You’re gonna need a bigger boat – Jaws
What’s your favourite vacation that you’ve been on?
A 12 month round the world trip.
What do you like to do for fun outside of work?
Cycling when I have any spare time, but mainly spending as much time as possible with my young family.
If you could go on a road trip with any famous person, who would it be?
Rik Mayall.