Meet the Shred Station Team
The Shred Station family has grown massively since opening our doors in 2008, and we now have staff members across the entire United Kingdom in various offices and depots. For most of our customers, you may only ever meet our shredding operatives face-to-face. But there is a lot of work behind the scenes that has made our operations possible, and our office and field-based staff are always happy to help.
SIMON
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since formation in 2008!
What does your average day at work look like? Chaos
What do you enjoy most about your job? The ability to de-stress by destroying something!
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? The burger van opposite our office so I stop going to it!
What are three things on your bucket list? Swim with sharks, visit Antarctica, and to jump from a helicopter
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Approachable
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Our carbon neutral status and an extensive list of accreditations
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I can knit!
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Wilson, Estrella and sun cream.
KRISTIAN – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? 2nd June 2020
What does your average day at work look like? I’m now into my fourth month here and it’s already been quite a journey. I don’t really have an average day – I could be out on the road meeting customers, suppliers and colleagues or in any of our offices working with the team on marketing, processes, bids and sales, to wandering around the warehouses catching up with the team. I’ll be getting involved with anything and everything while also looking at strategy alongside Simon and delivering improvements and innovations to the business so we’re always one step ahead
What do you enjoy most about your job? Winding up Oli. But also I like the variation and scope, it’s nice to be involved in all aspects of the business and be able to make positive changes that hopefully benefit our staff and our customers
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Covid
What are three things on your bucket list? I’d love to build a house one day, travel the world and see my son grow up happy
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Follicly challenged and bad at maths
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? I think this is easy – we’re unique because we truly do put the customer at the middle of our offering. We have the infrastructure to provide whatever a customer requires while being agile enough and with a fast decision-making structure to turn anything around without delay
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I once had an audition for an ITV drama. I didn’t get it. Probably why I’m here writing this & not signing autographs in Hollywood
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Is it too cheesy to say my wife and boys? Outside of that a football, sun cream and plenty of beers.
ROSS – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2017
What does your average day at work look like? Numbers, numbers, the odd few letters
What do you enjoy most about your job? Analysing the numbers and data, and trying to predict the future
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Receiving cold calls
What are three things on your bucket list? Climb Kilimanjaro, have breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, play a round on Old Course St Andrews
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Witty – or maybe that’s how I would describe myself
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? No job is too big, small or far, and we never say no
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: That would be telling
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Plenty of flares, a solar-powered torch, survival knife.
OLIVER – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2008
What does your average day at work look like? Busy, productive, stressful, tiring, entertaining and rewarding all rolled into one!
What do you enjoy most about your job? A different challenge every day and working with great people
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Traffic wardens as they have no soul
What are three things on your bucket list? Swim with great white sharks (in a cage), go to a World Cup Final, preferably with England and see them win, and to visit all seven continents
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Blockhead
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? We never say no!!
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I’m obsessed with giraffes
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? For practical use: a boat, flares and some peanut butter…
DARREN – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2016
What does your average day at work look like? Wake up at 4 am, go to bed at 8 pm.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Everything
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Martin – think everyone will agree
What are three things on your bucket list? Travel more, retire, win the lottery
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Grumpy
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? The team behind it
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Stella, BT Sport, my daughter
CLARE – Harlow Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since October 2020
What does your average day at work look like? Lots of calls from the drivers, emails, routing jobs, and coffee
What do you enjoy most about your job? Organising the drivers and their work! Jacek and Laura are great and now Laura is with us I have some company in my office
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Rudeness, politics, animal and child cruelty
What are three things on your bucket list? Retire early, fly-drive America, grow old with lots of grandchildren!
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Hopefully friendly??
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? We don’t say no to any job!
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I help my husband run our takeaway business from our garden shed which we turned into an industrial kitchen. He injured himself as a roofer just before the first 2020 lockdown, so decided to start something different and it’s going really well! Also, I have been in the shredding business for nearly 14 years!
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Cocktails, a book, and a boat for when I was ready to leave.
MARTIN – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2010, over 10 years!
What does your average day at work look like? 2 monitors and a very messy desk
What do you enjoy most about your job? Every day is a new and different challenge, also my colleagues
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Bing Bunny
What are three things on your bucket list? Watch Queen live, they don’t tour much these days for some reason. Watch England win the football world cup. Win the Euro Millions.
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Loud
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Carbon neutral company
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: That would be telling!
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Phone, pair of shorts, lifeboat.
TOM – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since summer 2017
What does your average day at work look like? My average day at Shred Station consists of new incoming sales and dealing with our regular customers.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Microwave, kettle, and the burger van just across the road!
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Songs of Praise
What are three things on your bucket list? Watching the Ashes in Australia, going to a FIFA World Cup final and being trapped on a desert island…
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Houdini
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Here at Shred Station, we make every customer feel wanted and supply the customer with a great deal of confidence
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: There are probably good reasons you don’t know
Which three items people would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Margot Robbie, Michelle Keegan and Demi Mawby
ALEX T – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? February 2020
What does your average day at work look like? Lots and lots of emails and tea
What do you enjoy most about your job? Great team, great environment, always busy
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Piers Morgan, because I hate his face
What are three things on your bucket list? Go skydiving, travel the world, compete in a kickboxing tournament
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? A nuisance
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Very competitive prices, great team, carbon neutral service, well run
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I have a 2nd Dan black belt in Taekwondo, and a PADI Licence
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Xbox, TV, Solar Panels
LINDSEY – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? March 2020
What does your average day at work look like? Emails, phone calls, coffee, emails, phone calls, and more coffee!
What do you enjoy most about your job? Our amazing team
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Junk emails
What are three things on your bucket list? Explore the world on a motorcycle (that would be seriously awesome!), skydive, and see the Northern Lights whilst enjoying a lovely glass of red wine. Actually… maybe a bottle of red wine.
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Bubbly and drinks all the milk… oops!
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Our competitive prices, our passion to deliver the best customer service and our passion to the environment as well. Also, no job is ever too big for us!
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I have flown a plane!
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? My partner, lots of munchies, and many beverages.
SCOTT H – Field Based
How long have you been at Shred Station? February 2019
What does your average day at work look like? My job role mainly focuses on identifying ideal Shred Station customers. I research and engage in conversations with said prospects to identify their importance of safeguarding information in accordance with Data Protection Legislations (GDPR). This allows me to personally visit a variation of companies in different sectors where I conduct a site survey to help highlight areas of potential risk and provide recommendations to help improve security and compliance when handling and disposing of data
What do you enjoy most about your job? Helping companies put measures in place to better safeguard people’s data
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Traffic
What are three things on your bucket list? 1. Scuba diving 2. Family skiing holiday 3. Go to Twickenham to watch England vs Ireland
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Bold and Old
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Having worked in the industry for many years, I know Shred Station’s approach to customer satisfaction is second to none. And that makes me proud to engage with prospects, knowing we can deliver what I promise!
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I was born in Germany and lived there for the first 7 years of my life.
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Paddleboard, fishing-rod, photo of my family.
DAVID – Field Based
How long have you been at Shred Station? I joined forces with Shred Station in December 2020.
What does your average day at work look like? After enjoying an early hour-long walk along Whitstable beach each morning, the day ahead in my home-office never looks too shabby. I’m very lucky. Every day thereafter is full-on and varied, never average, as I work business opportunities with RM / TFM / TWM partners plus multiple customer facilities and procurement contacts.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I’ve always loved sales and business development work – ought to, with some 35 years of experience behind me. There is, without a doubt, a unique buzz to it, and as I settle in with Shred Station it comes as an enormous relief to be part of an operation that knows where it wants to be and takes genuine pride in doing things the right way.
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Non-recyclable food packaging. There really is no excuse for it in this day and age. Mrs M and I won’t buy it any longer; it’s either loose fruit and veg or nothing for us. Donald J Trump. He’s doing a good enough job ensuring his own way into Room 101, but we can’t have him back on the TV spouting his nonsense, not that I’d ever watch it. Alcohol-free Guinness. Ludicrous.
What are three things on your bucket list? 1. Paris, 2023, Rugby World Cup Final, England vs Ireland playing out a thrilling 30-all draw. No sudden-death winner, with each country sharing the trophy for four years. 2. A week in Cornwall on the lash with Rick Stein and not leaving his kitchen. 3. Sir David Attenborough, United Nations Secretary-General.
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? January 2021: ‘who?!’. Hopefully, come January 2022, a likeable and proven ‘team-player’.
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Oh, believe me, there are a number of unique differentials. Having previously represented a competitor, I would always be anxious when coming up against Shred Station in an open Tender situation. Pricing is typically much keener than that represented by other large names in the industry. Shred Station leads the industry in regards to innovative products and services. I am excited about the development pipeline for 2021: ‘next-stop’ notifications; online portal; customer’s own logo-wrapped consoles; electronic fleet vehicles. Our ‘green’ credentials are second-to-none. We are the only major provider that can boast carbon-neutral certification, following major investment in solar panel installations plus carbon offsetting projects managed both locally in the UK and globally.
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: They know nothing about me, as yet! I doubt though I’ll ever tell them, my favourite football team is Gillingham FC 🙁
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Mrs M (no kids, we have five between us so would be terribly unfair to take just two of them along). Rick Stein cookbook (fish). The complete works of Claude Debussy.
JAMES – Field Based
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since January 2021
What does your average day at work look like? Currently involves training with Matt and Kristian but will be getting out there in Central London meeting some new clients
What do you enjoy most about your job? The opportunity for a new challenge in a growing company
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Pictures of me from University, my dress sense was shocking!
What are three things on your bucket list? Go back to Japan, eat in some of the best restaurants in the world, design my own house
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? I feel whatever I write here I will come across as a bighead so will decline to answer until they have formed a truly terrible opinion.
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Our flexibility
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I am a big Everton fan
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? A football, my laptop, a boat
CHRIS – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2015
What does your average day at work look like? Like a swan, calm above the surface but paddling hard underneath
What do you enjoy most about your job? Meeting clients in different industries
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Miserable people
What are three things on your bucket list? Take my family to Disney World Florida, play bowls in Australia, and have my wife clean the car
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Consistent
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? The staff do really care about the customers. Even as we have grown, the want to help and do our best for the customer still remains.
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I was the bowls champion for England and represented England in the British Isles, and my son still does play for England and is number 17 in the world!
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? My wife, earmuffs (because I’m taking the wife), and bowls because that’s something important to me.
DEBRA – Nationwide
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since May 2018
What does your average day at work look like? Start at 6am – driving to customers/prospects – emails – phone calls to customers / the Shred Station office – quotations to win business
What do you enjoy most about your job? Winning orders/new customers, the service Shred Station offers, the people I meet and build rapport with, working with all the Shred Station team
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? People who use phone menus where you might finally get to speak to a fellow human being, but get put in a queue and then they cut me off. Ahhh!
What are three things on your bucket list? (Win the lottery) – Visit 3 Asia Pacific countries, experience the Northern Lights, be a size 10 again
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Demanding
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Simon Franklin. His reputation in the marketplace has made Shred Station the company it is today and continues to grow. He is self-motivated, not frightened of a challenge, has a desire to improve things, is goal-oriented, has a positive relationship with staff and customers, and embraces change
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I was Sales Person of the Year two years running for a very well known brand of ladies underwear
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? 1) My husband. 2) A bathroom. 3) A boat to get us off the island.
KELSEY – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2013
What does your average day at work look like? Emails and calls
What do you enjoy most about your job? I’m always busy
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Mushrooms so they are never secretly in food without me knowing
What are three things on your bucket list? Visit Bora Bora, get married in the Caribbean, speak Spanish fluently
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Hardworking
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? We have a solar-powered head office
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I really like country music
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? A dog, my phone and food
BETH – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2016
What does your average day at work look like? Emails, managing existing accounts, dealing with requests and queries from existing customers, organising work on behalf of our third parties
What do you enjoy most about your job? Always busy
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Winter – I am definitely more of a summer person. I hate the cold, dark mornings and nights
What are three things on your bucket list? A world cruise, watch the tennis at Wimbledon and own a dog!
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Quiet
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? We accept staples, paperclips, files and other paper-related materials at no extra charge. Some other shredding companies don’t accept this material or will charge a contamination fee.
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I did a skydive in Australia a few years ago… best and most terrifying thing I have ever done!
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? A hammock, water, and my husband!
SCOTT T – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Too long, since 2011.
What does your average day at work look like? Busy, non-stop
What do you enjoy most about your job? Not knowing what I have ahead of me with all of the different tasks I undertake
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Martin
What are three things on your bucket list? Travel the world, win the lottery, and live to 40.
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Crazy
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? We’re the best, that’s what makes us unique
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I have a scar on my head
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? My missus, football and food
SARAH – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since 2012
What does your average day at work look like? Desk-based. Assisting in raising invoices and general administration queries
What do you enjoy most about your job? The range of queries and helping to resolve them
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Bills, who wouldn’t!
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Friendly
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Flexibility and aiming to meet customers’ specific requirements
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? Wind-up radio, blanket and my dog
WILL – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Around Christmas of 2017.
What does your average day at work look like? Testing if it is, at all possible, to drown in paper.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Walking our company dog, Charlie.
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Spiders. I’m horrified of them.
What are three things on your bucket list? Work with animals, go to the TooManyGames convention, own a husky.
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Helpful, hopefully.
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? I think Shred Station has a very friendly work environment.
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: One of my work experiences involved assisting microbiology research at the UEA, which, in turn, led to drawing a Triforce in a petri dish, using bacteria.
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? My computer, The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books box set, and my phone.
CHRIS – Gloucester Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since March 2019
What does your average day at work look like? Writing tenders and bids highlighting the benefits of our secure shredding services
What do you enjoy most about your job? Working with a great bunch of dedicated people
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? DIY – I am terrible at this!
What are three things on your bucket list? Go around the world in 80 days, see a heavyweight boxing bout in Las Vegas, watch Wolves win the FA Cup.
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Professional
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? The focus on our customer’s precise requirements
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I had a trial with Aston Villa
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? A football, sun cream, a mobile phone with iTunes installed.
LLOYD – Norwich Shredding Depot
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since the summer of 2014
What does your average day at work look like? A rather busy office and a treehouse office
What do you enjoy most about your job? My work colleagues
What are three things on your bucket list? Skydive, see the penguins in the Antarctic, emigrate
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Legend
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Always looking to do that little bit extra, very friendly atmosphere, and we all work well together
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I had a pet pig (Sumo)
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? A giant box of matches, fishing net, and knife.
EMILY – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Since November 2018
What does your average day at work look like? It’s different every day. Content creation, social media, emails, planning, CRM, pestering other staff members (to make things like this blog post!) and research.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy all of it. There is a good mix of creative elements and organisation involved. The shredding industry is really interesting so there’s never a shortage of things to write about or plan
If our shredding machines worked like Room 101, what would you put in the shredder and why? Ocean plastic. I watched a short film called Blue (you can watch it here) and it hit things home for me about how urgent it is to look after our oceans
What are three things on your bucket list? Make a short film, visit Mexico City, start a Random Acts of Kindness project
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Normal
What is it that you think makes Shred Station unique in this industry? Shred Station’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts. We’re carbon neutral, nothing goes to landfill, and even our trucks are eco-friendly. That’s a rarity for any business, especially businesses in the data destruction industry
Name something your colleagues do not know about you: I used to have 6 facial piercings and blue hair!
Which three items would you take with you if you were to be trapped on a desert island? A big knife, soap, and a box of fireworks.
CHARLIE – Norwich Office
How long have you been at Shred Station? Almost 8 human years, or 50 dog years.
What does your average day at work look like? Fetch, head pats, barking at anyone in a high-vis jacket, sleeping under Emily’s desk
In one word, how do you think your colleagues would describe you? Cute
What is your favourite toy? All of the tennis balls
We know that, for some people, it feels good to put a face to a name, especially when you are trusting someone with your confidential information. These are just some members of our national team of staff and we hope that this blog has let you get to know us a little better.
If there’s anything our team can help you with, feel free to get in touch today.
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