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Celebrates 20 Years
To mark 20 years in business, we spoke to long serving employees to learn about their CBS journeys
Employee Interviews
We’ve interviewed CBS Managing Director, Paul Taylor along with five other CBS employees to find out what has kept them in the business for so many years and how they remain motivated.
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Employee Testimonials
Further employees told us their experiences at CBS, the milestones that have been reached and any advice they would offer new starters, joining the business.
Jill Somerville
Head of Marketing
What has kept you with the company for so many years?
“The progress that the company has made as we secured new OEM partners over the years, as well as working tactically and collaboratively to provide the very best service has continually pushed me outside my comfort zone, enabled me to become a stronger manager and leader of the team. This has enabled me to grow as CBS did.”
Neil Davies
Technical Director
What’s been the most positive change at CBS?
“Setting up the Management Board, which has facilitated the growth of the business and allowed the directors to take on more strategic roles. Also, the decision to develop our own operating platform, which has given us enormous flexibility in being able to implement and operate the solutions we develop, which would not be as expedient, or even possible if we had to use third party systems.”
Jay Winder
Commercial Operations Manager
What has kept you with the company for so many years?
“Being able to progress and fulfil my professional and career aspirations is a huge part of why I have stayed at CBS. Even after 15 years, I am still challenged every day, which is a large motivator. Having great leaders is another key reason, first in the finance team with Kathy for 10 years and then Ryan once Finance & Operations merged in 2017.”
Natalie Almond
Head of Driver Development
What advice would you give to someone just starting at CBS?
“Ask questions, ask for support when needed, get to know people within other departments not just your own, be brave and challenge the norm and put forward any suggestions you feel would improve the way in which we do things today, and most importantly enjoy being a part of the CBS family.”
Mark Prescott
Customer Experience Executive
What attracted you to CBS originally?
“I’d been to a few interviews, most of which were very intense. I turned up to the CBS interview, where I was greeted by Daron Salmons and Paul Taylor. They made me feel at ease, we spoke about football, rugby and the role as well, obviously! I never thought I’d get the job, but I got the phone call with the offer the same day.”
Jonathan Reid
Accounts Receivable Officer
Can you list any major milestones of your CBS career?
“I’ve always worked in finance, and when I first started, we had Audi, Volkswagen and some corporate clients. Watching CBS hit the lending value of £1m, £2m and so on, was a great moment as was seeing the growth of manufacturers from two to over 30. I also turned 40 while being at CBS, and had my first daughter.”
How do you feel you have contributed to CBS’ success?
“Working within the automotive industry you need to be adaptable and agile as a business, and CBS is no different. Individuals can generate ideas for change, but it takes the whole team to contribute towards success. Every team member at CBS works hard to deliver their contributions towards CBS success, and so I would say continuous improvement is a shared value at CBS.”
“Working within the automotive industry you need to be adaptable and agile as a business, and CBS is no different. Individuals can generate ideas for change, but it takes the whole team to contribute towards success. Every team member at CBS works hard to deliver their contributions towards CBS success, and so I would say continuous improvement is a shared value at CBS.”
What attracted you to CBS originally?
“Prior to CBS, I was working for a company where I was merely another number in a large corporation, so I began to look for a new position. By chance, I came across the job at CBS. As soon as I walked in, I knew this was the place. I was welcomed to the team and I could feel the positive energy immediately. I knew I would fit in perfectly.”
“Prior to CBS, I was working for a company where I was merely another number in a large corporation, so I began to look for a new position. By chance, I came across the job at CBS. As soon as I walked in, I knew this was the place. I was welcomed to the team and I could feel the positive energy immediately. I knew I would fit in perfectly.”
Is there a CBS value that you are most aligned with?
“Enjoyment for me. You have to enjoy your job. The people and the business definitely help fulfil that CBS value. I’d like to think I have contributed to the many successes CBS have had over the years, having been here almost 10 years, working in the finance department.”
“Enjoyment for me. You have to enjoy your job. The people and the business definitely help fulfil that CBS value. I’d like to think I have contributed to the many successes CBS have had over the years, having been here almost 10 years, working in the finance department.”
What has kept you with the company for so many years?
“I have stayed at CBS for some many years because of the people. I have built some great relationships with colleagues, and at the same time my work has been challenging an interesting, which has kept me focused.”
“I have stayed at CBS for some many years because of the people. I have built some great relationships with colleagues, and at the same time my work has been challenging an interesting, which has kept me focused.”
What is the best thing about working for CBS?
“The people work with are amazing, my Head of Department is everything I could ever wish for with regards to support on a business and personal level. The company looks after its employees very well, the benefits are great and the flexible working has massively helped my lifestyle.”
“The people work with are amazing, my Head of Department is everything I could ever wish for with regards to support on a business and personal level. The company looks after its employees very well, the benefits are great and the flexible working has massively helped my lifestyle.”
What do you consider as the biggest benefits for working for CBS?
"The benefits package is a great, and I also like the extra flexibility offered, now that I have a family. I was fully supported during my maternity leave and came back to work part time following that, with no pressure to come back full time until I was ready to. Working from home some days a week is also a great advantage."
"The benefits package is a great, and I also like the extra flexibility offered, now that I have a family. I was fully supported during my maternity leave and came back to work part time following that, with no pressure to come back full time until I was ready to. Working from home some days a week is also a great advantage."
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