Operational Management

Hello, I’m Garry Marsh, and I am the Group IVECO Sales Manager. I have worked for North East Truck & Van for 8 years across two different stints, but I have been in Sales Management for 21 years.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? There are a few things I like about working for North East Truck & Van but first and foremost is the people. The company has a real Family feel… Everyone knows each other and get on. The Company values its staff, one of the reasons why we have a lot of long-term employees, you are made to feel part of what we are trying to achieve and not just a "number"
• What is your dream car? Aston Martin Rapide
• Favourite holiday destination you have ever visited? Difficult one, been to some great places. China, Maldives, Florida were great but I love Ibiza, it has everything.
• If you were forced to do karaoke, what would you sing? Always has to be Gold, Spandau Ballet
• Favourite football team? The only United…Sheffield. 43 years season ticket holder, seen lots of downs and a few ups

Bio coming soon

Hello, I am Hubert van Huet, and I am a Fleet and Municipal Sales Manager at North East Truck & Van Billingham. I was recently reminded that I have been working for the company for 25 years.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? Continuity.
• What is your dream car? Vintage Mercedes 350 SL sport.
• What did you want to be when you were 10? Pilot, but then I needed to wear glasses.
• If you were forced to do karaoke, what would you sing? My Way.

Hello, I’m Mike Hooker, I am an Area Truck Sales Manager at North East Truck & Van Billingham, and I joined the team 6 years ago.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? Good atmosphere and never regretted a day since August 2012. Not one day is the same. There’s always help and support when you need it.
• What did you want to be when you were 10? Join the Army and did at 17.
• Favourite Football Team? Middlesbrough.
• Favourite holiday destination you have ever visited? Corralejo Fuerteventura.

Bio coming soon

Bio coming soon

Hello, I am Colin Ebdale, I am a LDV & Fiat Professional Sales Executive at Blaydon North East Truck & Van. I have worked with the team for more than 3 years in various sales roles.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? I just love the family environment and working as a team. We strive to give ‘Real Service’.
• Favourite sport? Favourite Team? Cricket - England.
• Favourite film? Life Of Brian.
• What is something that not many people would think about you? That I was a semi-professional snooker player.

Bio coming soon.

Hello, I am Porshy Singh, and I have been at North East Truck & Van’s Billingham location for 12 months as the LDV and Fiat Professional Sales Specialist.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? We are all like a big family, everyone helps and respects each other.
• What is your dream car? Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport.
• Favourite holiday destination you have ever visited? India.
• What’s your favourite joke? A man walks into a zoo, the only animal in the entire zoo is a dog. It’s a Shitzu.

Hello, I am Simon Burrell and I am the Service Manager at North East Truck & Van Billingham. I originally joined North East Truck & Van 12 years ago as a Technician and have worked in all service roles before becoming the Service Manager.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? Everyone looks after each other and works as a team.
• What is your dream car? Lamborghini.
• Favourite Football Team? Manchester United.
• Favourite TV show? Blacklist.

Bio coming soon

Bio coming soon

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Hello, I am Colin Ebdale, I am a LDV & Fiat Professional Sales Executive at Blaydon North East Truck & Van. I have worked with the team for more than 3 years in various sales roles.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? I just love the family environment and working as a team. We strive to give ‘Real Service’.
• Favourite sport? Favourite Team? Cricket - England.
• Favourite film? Life Of Brian.
• What is something that not many people would think about you? That I was a semi-professional snooker player.

Bio coming soon.

Hello, I am Porshy Singh, and I have been at North East Truck & Van’s Billingham location for 12 months as the LDV and Fiat Professional Sales Specialist.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? We are all like a big family, everyone helps and respects each other.
• What is your dream car? Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport.
• Favourite holiday destination you have ever visited? India.
• What’s your favourite joke? A man walks into a zoo, the only animal in the entire zoo is a dog. It’s a Shitzu.

Hello, I am Mark Larry, and I am a Service Manager for North East Truck & Van. I have been working here for 17 years, originally joining as a technician.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? Family Values.
• What is your dream car? Land rover Discovery 4.
• Favourite film? Smokey & The Bandit 1.
• What is something that not many people would think about you? I have a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Wado Karate.

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Hello, I am Chris Huggon, I am a Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager at North East Truck & Van’s Carlisle depot. I have been a part of the sales and service teams with North East Truck & Van for more than 7 years.

• What is your dream car? Ferrari.
• Favourite holiday destination you have ever visited? Hong Kong.
• If you were forced to do karaoke, what would you sing? Waterloo by Abba.
• Favourite film? Battle of Britain.

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Hello, I am Neil Carruthers, and I am a Parts Manager at the Carlisle depo of North East Truck & Van. I have been part of the parts team for nearly 20 years having started as a partsman.

• What is your dream car? ASTON MARTIN DB11.
• If you could eat the same meal for the rest of your life what would it be? FULL ENGLISH.
• If you were forced to do karaoke, what would you sing? BLUE MOON.
• Favourite film? ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO`S NEST.

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Hello, I am Mike Tomlinson, and I am a New IVECO Sales Consultant for North East Truck & Van at the Hull and York depos. I have been working with for North East Truck & Van for the last year, having previously been in sales at Mercedes Benz.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? It’s more than just a job, you are part of a family and you’re made to feel like that.
• What is your dream car? Lamborghini.
• Favourite sport? Squash.
• What is something that not many people would think about you? My 13 year old is in the top 10 in the UK for Under 15’s at squash and represents England (looking for sponsorship too).

Bio Coming Soon...

Bio Coming Soon

Bio Coming Soon...

Bio Coming Soon...

Bio Coming Soon...

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Hello, I am Mike Tomlinson, and I am a New IVECO Sales Consultant for North East Truck & Van at the Hull and York depos. I have been working with for North East Truck & Van for the last year, having previously been in sales at Mercedes Benz.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? It’s more than just a job, you are part of a family and you’re made to feel like that.
• What is your dream car? Lamborghini.
• Favourite sport? Squash.
• What is something that not many people would think about you? My 13 year old is in the top 10 in the UK for Under 15’s at squash and represents England (looking for sponsorship too).

Hello, I am Andy Hull, and I am a Service Manager at the York depot of North East Truck & Van. I have been working for North East Truck & Van for 10 years, originally joining as a mechanic.

• What is the best thing about working for North East Truck & Van? Working with a good team.
• What is your dream car? Range Rover.
• If you could eat the same meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Pizza.
• What is your favourite sport? Jet Skiing.

Bio coming soon.

• Bio coming soon.

Bio Coming Soon...

Bio Coming Soon...