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How did your journey at Bluestones One begin and what has it been like since?
I have been with Bluestones One for the last 3 years, moving over with the Bluestones One acquisition of Deeset (store development). My role includes a wide variety of jobs from planning work for the field to completing payroll. I ensure that the field is in the right place at the right time.

How would you usually start your day at work?
My day varies but mainly starts with catching up on what happened overnight and addressing any issues that may have arisen.

What does a typical day at work look like for you?
Planning, booking Accom, arranging travel, and arranging training for staff.

What do you find challenging?
Every one of our field team has different needs and skills so matching them to the right job as well keeping them happy.

What do you enjoy about the role?
No two days are ever the same.

What is the best thing about working for Bluestones One?
The staff, the challenges, and the support they have given me.

Meet the team: Andy Smethurst

Meet Andy Smethurst: Account Manager

Tell us about your role at Bluestones OneI’m an Account Manager.  How would you normally start your day at work?Reviewing the previous days/night’s progress and activity to ensure everything has gone smoothly, is on track and the customer is happy. What does a typical day at work look like for you?It can be very varied from one day to the next, but my priority is ensuring our customers receive best in class service from us. What do you find challenging?Last minute changes to plans or schedules can be challenging, but this can also be rewarding when the project lands and you know the changes were for the best. What do you enjoy?The variety of customers, projects and the enthusiasm of the people that I work with. What’s the best thing about working at Bluestones One?The people and the variety of projects.

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