On the Road: Gemma Jones
Meet Gemma Jones, our Onboarding & Development Manager!
Gemma manages all things to do from onboarding new drivers to improving processes, online content and their overall experience. She has a keen eye for looking at ways we can continually improve.
Read on further to find out a little more about Gemma and her experience - it is an adventure 🧗🧗
Tell us more about what you do at Engineius?
I joined Engineius in 2019 and have worked in both the Service Delivery and Supplier Engagement departments.
My current role is the Onboarding & Development Manager, we are a team of 2 and are responsible for the recruitment, onboarding and development of our suppliers.
How did you find the trip overall?
I had finished inspecting the vehicle and completed all the required steps on the app, everything was going great until I sat in the drivers seat and realised I did not know how to reverse the vehicle.
Lesson of the day is to not only research the logistics of a move, but also the car controls! 😄
Also, insightful. I am always looking for new ways to improve the driver onboarding and experienced a ‘day in the life’ of an Engineius supplier gave me invaluable perspective on their role.
What did you enjoy most/what was the best part about your trip?
The logistics - I enjoy the planning and organising aspect.
Also, finding the most efficient, cost-saving method to get between jobs (and being prepared for the unexpected).
Is there a location in the UK that you would like to travel through on your next job?
Northern Ireland 🇮🇪
Any further comments?
Thank you to our suppliers for all your hard work! If you know anyone who would make a great Engineius supplier, check out our refer-a-friend scheme 👈
What is your dream car?
I’m happy with my current car – Peugeot 2008. This is perfect for family weekend adventures, our pug, Stitch takes ownership of the back seats!
If I were to upgrade I would go for the Jeep Compass now that Jeep has improved its interior spec.
An interesting fact about yourself?
Prior to working at Engineius, I spent 10 months backpacking through Asia.
The first experience that comes to mind is spending 2 days climbing Mount Emei in China and staying overnight in a Monastery 🧗
What did you do before Engineius?
Previous job roles include working in Retail and Emergency Services.