Meet the Team

Gillian Lockley, Managing Director, Topspeed

Gillian Lockley, Managing Director

What do you do? I handle the day-to-day operations and ensure everything runs as efficiently as possible

If you could choose any car in the world to drive for a day, which one would it be and why? A Mercedes EQS (My dream car)!

Sarah Ginham Clegg Assurance Director Topspeed Couriers

Sarah Ginham-Clegg, Assurance Director

What do you do? I am responsible for HR, Health & Safety and the Total Information Management System and Auditing processes.

If you could choose any vehicle to drive for a day, which one would it be and why? I had a moped when I was at sixth form college and loved that I could zip anywhere, so would love to ride one again!

Stephen Clegg, CEO Topspeed Couriers

Stephen Clegg, CEO

What do you do? Get in the way!

Favourite mode of transport and why? 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 – but it’s hard to put my finger on exactly why…

AnneMarie Ostah - head of legal services at Topspeed

AnneMarie, Head of Legal Services

What do you do?  Head of Legal Services

What was your favourite mode of transport and why? My recently acquired fully electric car, it is a dream to drive, I can ‘refuel’ without leaving the house, and the colour is an amazing metallic red!

Callum Gregson, Workshop Manager Topspeed Couriers

Callum, Workshop Manager 

What do you do? Workshop Manager

Best road trip taken? Driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles in a Ford Mustang!

Cherelle - Topspeed Couriers

Cherelle, HR Assistant

What do you do? Support the business in all matters relating to HR and Recruitment and the onboarding of new employees.

Do you have any funny stories about getting lost while driving or using public transportation? I once spent two hours driving round in circles through a well-known town because the slip road to the motorway was shut and I kept following the sat-nav every time it re calculated the route back to the slip road that was closed.

Cherise, HR Manager

What do you do? We are the people function, supporting management and staff with compliant employment contracts, policies and procedures, well-being, training, development, and recruitment

What fictional mode of transportation would you like to travel in? The Harry Potter Knight bus – being able to rush through traffic and squeeze through tight spots especially at rush hour without being seen, although I think I’d prefer softer braking!

Chris Lugg Topspeed

Chris, Operations Manager and Trainee DGSA

What do you do? I am responsible for improving staff performance and morale, developing and maintaining business relationships, and making strategic decisions

Do you have any funny stories about getting lost while driving or using public transportation? I once got a train to Liverpool thinking I was getting a train to Birmingham

Craig Henderson Topspeed

Craig, Assistant Operations Coordinator

What do you do? As well as early morning bookings, I am responsible for reporting our performance on behalf of a couple of our clients.

If you could choose any car in the world to drive for a day, which one would it be and why? The Ferrari F40, not only do we share a birth year. It was the last car designed by Enzo Ferrari.

Daniel Mundy - Topspeed

Dan, Business Admin Apprentice

What do you do? I book jobs onto our system for customers

Best road trip taken? It would definitely have to be when we visited Snowdonia – beautiful scenery!

Darren Wynne Topspeed Couriers

Darren, Operations Coordinator

What do you do? Learn everybody’s role so that I can cover for holidays.

If you could choose any car in the world to drive for a day, which one would it be? Ferrari 308 GTS from the series Magnum

Dickson Jali Topspeed

Dickson, Warehouse Manager – Night

What do you do? I brief/debrief drivers and ensure offloading, sorting and loading of consignments is handled effectively as well as attending to customer enquiries.

What’s been your best road trip? Driving down Boterekwa (Wolfshall Pass) with my family whilst playing the song Boterekwa by singer Simon Chimbetu. Boterekwa is in my hometown of Shurugwi in Zimbabwe.

Edyta Wasielwska Topspeed Couriers

Edyta, Operation Coordinator – Secure

What do you do? I organise the safe transportation of secure and confidential items, mainly documents, data files, hard drivers, and computer data storage.

What’s on your road trip wish list? Travelling around Asia would be great, especially Tokyo.

Holly Lockley, Topspeed

Holly, Business Manager

What do you do? I manage contracts, recruitment, and vehicle assignments, and support directors with meetings, presentations, and data analysis to ensure smooth operations.

If you could travel in any fictional mode of transportation, which would you choose and why? Doc Brown’s DeLorean. I suppose I am drawn to the chaos of it!

James Cooper, Topspeed Couriers

James, Operations Coordinator

What do you do? Process booking, customer service, and arrange collection and deliveries for specific customers.

If you could travel in any fictional mode of transportation, which would you choose and why? It would definitely be the Millennium Falcon, what Star Wars fan wouldn’t want a ride in the coolest vehicle in the Star Wars galaxy?

Jenny Done Topspeed

Jenny, Operations Coordinator

What do you do? Liaise with drivers to ensure collection/deliveries are completed.

Favourite mode of transport and why? Car, less people!

Joanne Slattery - Topspeed Couriers

Jo, Accounting Manager

What do you do? As the Accounting Manager, I help the business make critical financial decisions by reconciling bank statements and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout the year, which includes making sure payables and receivables are up to date, preparing and reviewing the company’s financial statements and reporting to the Directors. I am also in charge of ensuring everyone gets paid!

Favourite mode of transport and why? Would have to be a Canal Boat, as it allows you to take in the beauty of the countryside at a leisurely pace

Kieran, Assistant Operations Coordinator

What do you do? Planning daily jobs to fit in with drivers runs, as well as the fleet insurance if our vehicles are involved in an accident.

If you could choose any car in the world to drive for a day, which one would it be and why?  Ferrari F40 it’s the greatest looking car ever made and a iconic 90’s classic as well as being  the last car Ferrari Enzo approved himself.

Lee Slatford - Topspeed

Lee, Transport Planner

What do you do? I plan driver routes for the next day using the Mandata software.

What’s on your road trip wish list? I would love to travel round Europe in a Campervan

Mark, Assistant Operations Co-Ordinator Topspeed Couriers

Mark, Assistant Operations Coordinator

What do you do Assist with the planning of routes and communicate with the Drivers. I am also one of the members of staff that deals with Customer orders and requests.

Do you have any funny stories about travelling?  My first job meant travelling from Welwyn Garden City to Kings Cross London by train daily and more than once I would fall asleep on the journey home, miss my stop and wake up in Cambridge about 40 miles away!

Matthew Halliwell - Topspeed

Matthew, Workshop Assistant Manager

What do you do? Conduct pre-inspections, repairs, and all servicing for the Topspeed vehicle fleet. Assist the workshop manager on all aspects when needed.

Best road trip taken? Bosnia to South Greece port. Via Montenegro, Kosovo and Macedonia. Then back.

Mel de France Topspeed Winsford

Mel, Lead Traffic Planner

What do you do? 

If you could choose any car in the world to drive for a day, which one would it be and why? A BMW M3 competition, because I love the car.

Mirela, in-house Cleaner

What do you do? I am responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the offices and communal areas.

If you could choose any car in the world to drive for a day, which one would it be and why Ford Mustang as it’s a fab looking car, and has some serious speed!

Ryan, Driver Manager

What do you do? I manage the performance of the drivers across the fleet while supporting them day to day helping develop them as a whole and deal with any concerns or issues the operations department have with any drivers

If you could choose any car to drive for a day, which one would it be and why? The 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 as I have always liked American Muscle cars!

Sam Lightfoot, Topspeed Couriers

Sam, Forensic Coordinator

What do you do? I organise the transport of the forensic exhibits from various collection sites to specific labs for testing.

Do you have any funny stories about getting lost while driving or using public transportation? I don’t get lost on the road, I’m a professional planner…. I make sure someone else is driving. Haha.

Shelly, Topspeed Couriers

Shelly, Operations Coordinator

What do you do? I process bookings, customer service and arrange collection and deliveries for specific customers.

If you could choose any car in the world to drive for a day, which one would it be and why? A reliable one!

Steven Shaw Topspeed Couriers

Steven, Warehouse Manager

What do you do? As Warehouse Manager, I am forklift and ADR trained and supervise the receipting, dispatching, and storage of goods. I manage vehicle cleanliness, and other equipment, and oversee security during the day shift.  Additionally, I help with auditing of the vehicles and as the head fire marshall, I control the weekly testing of the fire alarms.  I am also First aid trained.

What’s on your road trip wish list? North coast 500 in Scotland, there are some amazing scenes – great for camping and making memories.

Taylor Fairlie - Topspeed

Taylor, Driver Engagement Coordinator

What do you do? I engage with and support all the drivers at Topspeed by encouraging communication and motivating drivers, I liaise with the operations team to help solve driver queries and supporting HR with recruitment and onboarding.

If you could choose any car to drive, which one would it be and why? I would drive a Mercedes G Wagon because I love bigger cars and they look nice to drive.

Wiktor Kawecki - Topspeed

Wiktor, Vehicle Technician Apprentice

What do you do? I am learning on how to service and repair vehicles.

What’s on your road trip wish list? It would have to be the USA to see the sights there, or alternatively go to Japan and see Mount Fuji.

Llewellyn (Lewie), Leader of the Pack and Myfanwy (Miffy), Assistant to the Leader 

Favourite Workplace Snack? L – Anything! M – only those handed to me by Jo!

Best place for a workplace snooze? L – upside down on the sofa in the MDs office, M – under the boss’s desk!

Charlie - Topspeed

Charlie, Office Dog 

Favourite Workplace Snack? I am partial to the odd treat from Joanne, Mark and Peter

Best place for a workplace snooze? In my comfy bed in the office or on Joanne’s chair