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Each month we reward members of our team who have gone above and beyond their duties and earned Employee of the Month and this winner was chosen due to their fantastic teamwork and work ethic. 

We’re delighted to announce that February’s Employee of the Month has been awarded to Aleck Errington!

Aleck has been awarded Employee of the Month for demonstrating exceptional skills in collaborating with both individuals and teams. He possesses excellent communication skills, both as a leader and an attentive listener. Furthermore, he believes in sharing responsibilities and giving credit where it’s due when the team achieves success.

Aleck is very knowledgable of our organisation’s high standards and objectives and tirelessly works towards accomplishing them. He exhibits outstanding abilities in organising and leading teams, regardless of their size. 

Aleck’s team leader, Mark Goulding, has said:

“Aleck has been exceptional on the B&Q plumbing rollout; Aleck has completed what were our most challenging stores so far. Every store has been completed to a very high standard without any issues. The feedback from B&Q has been very complimentary for Aleck and his team.”

A special mention also goes to Adam Russel, Simon Blakey, and Wayne Nealings who have also shown exceptional performance.

Every Employee of the Month wins a £40 voucher – well done, Aleck!

Meet the team: Gary Lowe

Meet Gary Lowe, Operations Director

How did your journey at Bluestones One begin and what has it been like since?I was lucky enough to be one the first to join Bluestones One and since joining the business we have grown significantly, we are now a strong business with a great reputation for being customer and people focused. Why do you enjoy about working in this industry?Everything! From interacting with customers to visiting stores and meeting the teams that do the hard work at the shelf edge. I have some great relationships with customers and our field teams which we have built over time. Every day is both challenging and rewarding and I can’t imagine ever working in any other industry than this one. What is your proudest professional moment?It is really difficult to pick just one moment as there have been many in my career. But if I had to pick one, it would have to be when we won ‘Best New Business’ at the Bluestones Investment Group Awards. To share this accolade with my fellow Directors made me very proud indeed. What are your values as a leader?I have 3 values I tried abide by in everything I do: 1. Lead by example. 2.

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Charlotte Naisbitt wins Employee of the month for September

Charlotte’s contribution has been remarkable, not only in the work she delivers but also in the way she uplifts those around her. Always cheerful and approachable, Charlotte takes the time to listen to her colleagues, offering support wherever she can and ensuring everyone feels respected. Her willingness to dedicate time to problem-solving, no matter how big or small the issue, truly sets her apart.

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