Celebrating the Women of Drivers Direct for International Women’s Day
Even though logistics is a male dominated profession, it’s important that we don’t neglect to show support for the valuable contribution the women in logistics make to keep the wheels turning! From HGV drivers to recruitment specialists and transport clerks, the transport industry can only succeed due to the efforts of hard-working individuals who play their part – regardless of their gender.
And we can’t think of a more perfect time to celebrate the contributions of women at Drivers Direct than on International Women’s Day 2022. Below, you can read our interviews with two amazing women who work for us, both supporting us in different ways – but both equally valuable members of our wonderful team!
Roxie, Recruitment Consultant
- What is your job title?
Hi, my name is Roxie, and I am a recruitment consultant at Drivers Direct.
- How long have you been working in the transport industry?
I have been working in this industry for five years now.
- How did you come to work in logistics?
I followed a friend who I worked with in the NHS. She first made the move to the transport sector and had nothing but good things to say about it. I have always been interested in the transport industry, so I thought why not take the plunge!
- What’s your favourite thing about your role and Drivers Direct?
My team, my drivers, and my clients. Drivers Direct gave me the room to grow and evolve into my role here and remain completely myself at the same time. It has also given me the knowledge and confidence to pursue my goal of becoming an HGV driver. This has been a dream of mine since I was little and now that my children are older, I’m halfway along that journey! The friends I have made through this role give me confidence to know that I am making the right decision with some amazing support behind me.
- What would you say to young women wanting to join the sector?
It may be a daunting proposition, but what can’t women do? Young or old, this is an exciting, fast-paced, rewarding, funny, scary in a good way, forever changing industry – it’s made for women! I am an incredibly shy and anxious person and I have still enjoyed my five years in the logistics and look forward to many MANY more! Drivers Direct in particular have been a great route into the sector and have been really supportive with my decision to move into driving.
Drivers Direct aside (love you guys!) – transport, haulage, logistics, warehousing and even recruiting – I would say go for it girls! Get a peek behind the scenes of what makes this country tick and see how we #keepbritainmoving. Ladies – we can do this in our sleep!
Emily Ogden, Transport Coordinator
- What is your job title?
Hi, I’m Emily and I’m the transport coordinator at Drivers Direct Tamworth.
- How long have you been working in the transport industry?
This year marks 7 years in the industry for me.
- How did you come to work in logistics?
I started as a recruitment consultant in a different sector, however, after around 1 year of working for them, an opportunity arose to work within the logistics sector of the company, and I took it.
- What’s your favourite thing about your role and Drivers Direct?
Getting to know the drivers on a professional and personal basis has always been a highlight and will continue to be! This has created such a positive and respectful environment to work alongside each other in and I couldn’t wish for anything better. I also thoroughly enjoy building and maintaining great relationships with our clients. It seems I’m rather a people person!
- What would you say to young women wanting to join the sector?
Over the past 5 years or so I have noticed an upwards trend in the amount of women in the transport industry at all levels. I believe this has created and will continue to create a great platform for not just young women but ALL women entering the transport industry.
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