Give a description of a day in the life of a Area Manager role.

Making sure staff is safe, produce the safest with best quality ingredients, learn new skills, help the staff to progress, make Melton Foods despatch a better place to work.

How did you end up in this job?

I started as picker at Saladworks, I worked my way up from RTL, Tl, AAM to Area Manager, Samworth will invest in you if you have the desire to learn and progress.

What advice would you give to someone thinking of pursuing this career?

Work hard, research, approach Samworth brothers.

What’s the best thing about your job?

Working with my staff and Melton foods team, every day is different with new challenges.

How long have you been doing your job?

I have been working with Samworth brothers for 14 years, 8 years at Saladworks and completed 6 years at Melton foods.

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

I see myself as Despatch Manager at Samworth brothers.

Did you buy something special with your first pay cheque?

I bought my mom a pendant.