b'ELITE DRIVERS CLUB Q&AElite Drivers Club Top Driver Award Winner Kelly Group is delighted to introduce Adam Marcinkowski who was recently presented with our Elite Drivers Club TopDriverAwardbyDrivingRiskKelly Group is delighted to introduce Jason Chandler; our Operations Director. Jason joined the Group in 2008 as an Area Managers;RyanSharpandJohnOperations Manager for South Central England. He stepped up as an Operation Director in September 2020, and is now Vidamour. responsible for managing and maintaining all aspects of the Openreach & Community Fibre contracts.Based on a random selection - the Top DriverAwardispresentedeverysixHow long have you been working for theofchanges,offAirtoCableTV/Canyoutellusaboutthesupport monthstooneofthetop10driversKelly Group? analoguetodigitalTVchannels/Landchannelsthatareavailableforour fromthegroupsnationwidepooloflinetoMobileandnowCoppertoengineers?EliteDrivers.TheDrivingRiskteamI started my journey at Kelly Group inFTTP all these changes come with the is currently on the road for the Elite2008.opportunitytoupskillandlearnnewEveryone in Kelly Group has access to a Drivers Club Road Show highlightingtechnologies. The one constant variablewide support team. When you join us, you the importance of safe driving and topWhat positions have you held throughoutarecustomers,andtheystillhavethewillhaveaNew-to-Fieldmanagement tips on how to become a member. It John Vidamour presenting Adam Marcinkowski was the perfect opportunity to surprisewith his Top Driver Award trophy and ayour tenure? same expectations as ever.teamwhowillsupportyouincluding Adam with the Top Driver Award trophybrand-new hybrid company car. Coaches / Controllers / Manager. If you and a brand-new hybrid company car. Since the launch 10 months ago, I canAdams Winning Safety Tip I initially joined as a Team Manager andCanyouthinkofthreewordsthatever need further support on something already see a positive change in New tolater I was promoted through the ranksdescribe your role? your local manager cant help with, you AdamstartedhisjourneywithKellyFieldEngineersattitudetowardssafeThemostimportantsafetytipIcanfrom Area Manager, Regional Manager,cancallthewelfareteamonanyHR GroupasanEngineerin2016anddriving. I take every opportunity to bringgiveistowatchyourspeedandavoidSenior Operation Manager to DirectorChallenging matters 02476 935 777.duetohisextensiveexperienceandthis topic up whether I am out in the fieldharshbraking.Itistemptingtospeedof Operations.Patienceknowledge of the telecommunicationsauditing engineers or during our weeklyon20mphroadshoweveryouneedtoRewardingI am always happy to talk to engineers if industry he was soon promoted into ameetings.resist the temptation - these limits wereFor anyone that doesnt know, can youthey need feel they are not getting the New to Field Team Manager. implementedforyourownandotherstell us the difference between SD andBefore working for Kelly Group, whatright support.I moved to the UK in 2006 and startedsafety on the road.FTTP? was the most unusual or interesting job Heisnowlookingafter20Newtoworking as an electrician. I always had ayou have ever had? What 3 words would your friends / family Field Engineers and coaches them forpassion for this trade due to many yearsAnother important tip is to prepare forSD(ServiceDelivery)meanstheuse to describe you?the first six months of their Kelly Groupwithinthetelecommunicationindustrythenextworkingday.Spend30minsinstallation of broadband, telephone, orWhen I left school, I completed a YTS journey.AuditscompletedbyAdamwhileworkinginmyhomecountryofeach weekend to clean and organise yourfibre on a copper network.Scheme (Apprenticeship) in bricklayingFairare focusing on engineers equipment,Poland, so I was delighted when I had thevan.ThissimplepracticewillmakeyouFTTP(FibreToThePremises)involves& advanced craft, this taught me a lot ofGrumpyhealthandsafetypractices,correctopportunity to join Kelly Group. moreefficientthroughoutthedayandtheinstallationofbroadbandonfibrevery transferable skills.CompetitivePPE as well as the condition of theirwill result in you keeping to your schedule.network.FTTPboaststhehighest vansandindividualSamsaraSafetyWhat I love the most about this job is thePlanningyourroutewillalsohelptointernettransferspeedandlowlossofIf you could switch your job with anyoneWhat is your proudest moment at Kelly Scores.people I am surrounded by; they are all socreate an efficient working day. signal.else for one week, whose job would youGroup?supportive of each other. I am also proudwant to experience?Adamcurrentlydrivesanimpressiveto work for a brand that isnt afraid toWhat does a typical week look like? TherehavebeenmanymomentsI 3200 miles a month in a safe mannerexplore new industries. I would love to have the ability to be ahavebeenproudof, settingaleadingexampleforgroupsOn a typical week I tend to review theprofessional golfer - a footballer when Ibutonapersonal nationwide fleet.weeklyperformanceofthedifferentwas younger - in reality, I might make annoteIsufferwith contracts, as I am responsible for makingaverage caddie!dyslexiaandwhen Adam Said: sure we maintain the high standards weIwaspromoted have set.WhatadvicedoyouhavefornewtoDirector,it IwasreallysurprisedwhenRyanKelly Group engineers coming into thereinforcedmy presentedtheawardtomeIwasntWhat do you enjoy the most about yourbusiness? beliefthereis suspecting anything. Receiving a brand- job? alwaysawayto newcompanycarwasanevenbiggerGive it time to learn the role & and askobtainyourgoals surprise; it is wonderful to be appreciatedThe ability to be innovative & influencequestions,therearenomatterwhat for your hard work. change.lots of opportunitieschallengesyou In my opinion, the Elite Drivers Club isforyoutoshapehave. afantasticinitiativeforourworkforce,Wehearthecoppernetworkwillbeyourcareerat itencouragesourdriverstobemoreswitchedoffin2025howwillthisKellyGroup, cautious on the road.affect the industry? everyoneinmy m a n a g e m e n t 30 Ihavebeenintelecomsfor32yearsteam has started as31andduringthistimeIhaveseenalotan engineer.'