Getting to know… Ashley Hallows, Workshop Foreman
As Workshop Foreman at Total Hire and Sales, Ashley Hallows’ role is essential in keeping all the machinery and equipment in tip-top shape, he told us more a little more about how he got into hire.
Ashley began his hire career at A-Plant, where he started as Plant Apprentice before quickly progressing to Plant Fitter. He joined the Total Hire and Sales team as Workshop Foreman eight years ago, based at the Derby central site.
Ashley’s job is varied and demanding. As well as looking after the workshop staff, he is responsible for managing machine breakdowns and organising plant and tool hire repairs. He’s also in charge of servicing and overseeing plant pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), and liaises with the office team on what machinery is needed on a day-to-day basis.
It’s a challenging role, but Ashley finds it rewarding when the machines are working properly and all of the day’s problems are sorted.
Hardworking and easy to get on with, he enjoys working for Total Hire and Sales because, as well as being a good company, the team is great – he wouldn’t change a thing.
In his spare time, Ashley’s a bit of a speed demon with a passion for enduro motorbikes and competing in riding trials.
We put Ashley through his paces with our quick-fire round to uncover some of his favourite things.
Quick-fire Ashley:
- Dog or cat
- Bacon or sausage
- Cricket or football – neither, motorsport!
- Beach or mountains
- Nottingham Forest or Derby County
- Tea or Coffee
- Favourite song: We Will Rock You, Queen
- Favourite film: Gone in 60 Seconds
- Favourite take-away: Pizza
If you’re inspired by Ashley’s role at Total Hire and Sales, or want to learn more about what it takes to work in tool, plant and equipment hire, visit our careers page.