Chilling Logistics logo
  • Podcasts
  • Latest videos
  • Blog list
  • Calendar
  • Home
  • Editor’s Pick
  • Logistics
  • Refrigeration
  • Associations
  • Warehousing
  • More
    • Sustainability
    • Events
    • Innovation
    • Skills and Training
    • Food and Drink
Menu
  • Home
  • Editor’s Pick
  • Logistics
  • Refrigeration
  • Associations
  • Warehousing
  • More
    • Sustainability
    • Events
    • Innovation
    • Skills and Training
    • Food and Drink
  • Podcasts
  • Latest videos
  • Blog list
  • Calendar
  • Logistics

New Operations Director Appointed At MFS.

  • Editorial Team
  • October 8, 2019
Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on linkedin
LinkedIn
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on linkedin

Industry heavyweight joins expanding commercial vehicle service business.

In a top-level Main Board appointment at Marshall Fleet Solutions, industry heavyweight Les Gillies has joined the UK’s largest independent commercial vehicle service business as Operations Director, to head up the company’s national operations team covering transport refrigeration, tail lift and fleet management services.
Les Gillies joins the main board at Marshall Fleet Solutions, working alongside Sales Director Michael Kane and MFS’s Managing Director Mark Howell.

Announcing details of this key appointment at MFS, managing director Mark Howell said,

“Today’s commercial vehicle industry is more competitive than ever, and it is vital that our business focus is firmly fixed on providing our customers with the best possible service at all times. By appointing such an experienced person as Les Gillies to this role, MFS will undoubtably benefit from his 30 years’ experience within chilled and frozen food distribution as he will certainly bring a fresh pair of customer orientated eyes to our business.”

“MFS is going through a period of change based on implementing forward thinking new technological products and by having Les at the head of our operations team we will be in an excellent position to manage the expectations of our customers going forward,”

added Mark Howell.

Les Gillies joins MFS with a pedigree of operational experience including senior roles at large-scale, multi-sited Blue-Chip companies operating in the time-sensitive, temperature-controlled logistics arena, including Moy Park, Tulip, Grampian, 2 Sisters and Gist. Les is also a highly respected member of the TCS&D Awards judging panel.

Commenting on his new role at MFS, Les Gillies said

“This is an exciting challenge for myself as I will be able to drive the nationwide MFS operational team forward by looking at our business activity through an operator’s eyes. This will enable me to fully understand our customers’ expectations and to provide MFS with the operational experience that will move the business forward. My personal work experience will ultimately allow me to work more closely with our customers to maximise their operational uptime and increase utilization.”

Les continues,

“Having worked in time sensitive, fast-paced industries all my working life this will enable me to look at the MFS business from a different perspective and provide customers with exactly what they are looking for, which is vital in today’s competitive marketplace.”

Founded in 1972 and providing premium sales, service and parts support for the UK distribution industry, Marshall Fleet Solutions is the U.K.’s largest independent refrigeration (including installation), tail lift and commercial vehicle fleet service and support organisation. In 2022, the company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

MFS is the longest established dealer of Thermo King equipment in the UK, as well as being main dealers for most manufacturers of tail lift sold in the UK. Currently employing over 200 engineers, together with a national call centre in operation 24hrs a day, 365 days a year, MFS offers unrivalled breakdown support, repair and routine maintenance for transport fleet operators across the UK.

Latest news
  • 23 Feb, 2021
  • Refrigeration, Uncategorised

Carrier Transicold and Gray & Adams to bring all-electric autonomous vector eCool system to UK roads

Carrier Transicold has entered into a special collaboration with Scottish original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Gray & Adams to develop a demonstrator programme for the…
Read more
  • 22 Feb, 2021
  • Editor's Pick, People

The passing of an industry giant: Jim Gray Snr of Gray & Adams

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gray & Adams’ founder, Jim Gray Snr, who died peacefully in his sleep…
  • 18 Feb, 2021
  • Food and Drink

Consumers turn to dairy in Covid crisis as retail sales boom

The consumption of dairy products has boomed during the pandemic with experts cautiously optimistic about the future of the UK dairy market. Speaking during…
  • 12 Feb, 2021
  • Food and Drink, Ice Floe

Lockdown turns UK into nation of frozen food fans

– Retail frozen food sales increase by £872m to over £7bn a year-– Convenience and flavour attract Gen Z consumers to freezer aisle-– Health…
  • 10 Feb, 2021
  • Sustainability

Hultsteins. Saving costs and carbon since 1962

Hultsteins is a Swedish and British hydraulic refrigeration systems manufacturer who, for over 5 decades, has led the market in the design and production…
Advertisements
Chilling Logistics logo

Latest News, Videos and Opinions from the Cold Chain Sector.

CONTACT

Editorial contact
Oliver Wetton
[email protected]

Please note:
Chilling Logistics does not charge for News Submissions.

QUICK LINKS
  • Cold Chain Federation
  • TCS&D Show
  • TCS&D Awards
PARTNERSHIPS
The Press Rooms logo

Chilling Logsitics is part of The Press Rooms Media Network.

Chilling Logistics – © 2019-2020 – Website Managed by Calm Logic – Website Hosting & Streaming Services by Dessol