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This month, we are proud to recognise Mark Foster as our Employee of the Month for July, in recognition of his outstanding performance and dedication during our first store closure project at B&Q Sutton.

 

Mark demonstrated exceptional dedication by working tirelessly on the project, often staying behind to ensure all targets were met. His unwavering focus and willingness to go above and beyond regular working hours were instrumental in the project\’s success. Throughout this assignment, Mark maintained a positive attitude, never once complaining about any aspect of the job.

Communication is key in any project, and Mark excelled in this area. His communication with management and collection drivers was consistently clear, timely, and effective, contributing significantly to the smooth operation of the project. This level of coordination was crucial in maintaining efficiency and avoiding misunderstandings.

Mark showed remarkable initiative and reliability, frequently starting his shifts early and working efficiently with minimal supervision. This proactive approach allowed for a more streamlined workflow and reduced the need for constant oversight.

Congratulations, Mark, on this well-deserved recognition! Your contributions are truly appreciated, and we are fortunate to have you as part of the Bluestones One team.

Special mentions go out to Daniel Fairly and Luke Randle for their outstanding contributions during the month of July.

Please join us in celebrating Mark Foster and acknowledging the exceptional efforts of our entire team.

Meet the team: Mark Goulding

Meet Mark Goulding: Senior Team Leader

Tell us about your role at Bluestones OneMy role as a Senior Team Leader involves managing teams of merchandisers who are completing anything from small range reviews to full store refits for various clients. How would you normally start your day at work?My day typically begins with reviewing the previous shift’s work, then allocating various projects to my team members. I would also be involved with store meetings and updating our clients on the progress of the review and any foreseeable issues. What does a typical day at work look like for you?A typical day would involve site meetings and making sure my teams have all the necessary information to complete their tasks. I also train new merchandisers the correct way of working as each client will have specific requests. Throughout the day I will spend time with each of my team members to find out their strengths and weaknesses so I can implement a plan of attack for the day. What do you find challenging?We come up against challenges each day and overcoming them is what I love to do. What do you enjoy?I enjoy the fact that each day is different, you never know what each day will

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