Our teams at TLP are experts in the field of freight and shipping; not only gaining expertise from navigating our clients and candidates through the challenges of recruitment and career development over the last 24 years, but many of our TLP specialists have industry experience themselves. They have worked for the industry they now support and represent!
Introduction to the sector…
Without Freight and Shipping, our supermarkets would have far less food on the shelves and ordering your favourite products online from businesses based abroad would be far more difficult. Here we’ll explain how the industry works, and what it’s like to work at the heart of it.
The first important point to make is that Freight and Shipping do not exclusively refer to transportation of goods by sea. Goods can also be transported by land or air. Freight refers to large orders of goods, usually sold commercially between businesses who need to purchase products in bulk at low cost. If transported by sea, the products are usually carried in huge cargo containers.
Local, national and international businesses make the Freight and Shipping industry as competitive as it is. TLP Recruitment is immensely proud of our strong relationships with some of the industry’s biggest names.
Portico
Located within Portsmouth International Port with direct access to the national motorway network, Portico are the first choice for customers looking for an efficient and cost-effective cargo handling and stevedore service.
DHL
DHL offers ocean, air, rail and road freight products for cargo transportation. Customers can ship palletised, non-palletised and out-of-gauge cargo.
Associated British Ports (ABP)
ABP is the UK’s leading ports group. They currently have 21 ports across the length and breadth of the UK that support 119,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the economy every year, handling over £150 billion of trade.
MSC
MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.
Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, Import & Export Merchants, Sales Executives, Business Development & Commercial Managers
* These roles are purely representative of the types of roles we recruit, non-exhaustive. For a career discussion, get in touch with your local team….
Meet Our Sector Consultants
Gemma Stoner
Regional Business Manager East Anglia, Kent, & Surrey regions
Gemma Stoner
Regional Business Manager East Anglia, Kent, & Surrey regions
Gemma gained her early work life experience within the freight and manufacturing industries, working a number of roles across operations, sales and customer services.
She joined TLP Recruitment in 2014 and over that time has progressed to Consultant, Senior Consultant, Business Manager, UK Business Development Manager, and most recently Regional Business Manager, managing our operations in Kent and Suffolk.
Gemma is a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Recruitment & Employment Confederation and also supports and runs the events for the CILT diversity champions, Women in Logistics.
Avi Mann
Regional Manager Midlands
Avi Mann
Regional Manager Midlands
Avi began her career with a leading FMCG distributor, later moving to a well-known retailer where she held logistics and inventory management roles.
After forging a successful operational career in logistics, Avi then made the move into recruitment, building herself a solid reputation within the manufacturing/own account sectors and gaining valuable experience that enabled her to take the next steps in her career.
As our Business Partner, and Regional Manager for the TLP West Midlands operation, she has impeccable credentials and unparalleled knowledge. You will find her thorough, direct, pragmatic, straightforward, knowledgeable, constructive and confidential in her approach and conduct.
Avi is a regular attendee at local networking and industry events. She is also passionate about encouraging new talent into the world of logistics and will take time out of her hectic schedule to attend local schools to support students who want to know more about the industry.
Outside of work, Avi has an active family and social life. One of her passions is regularly attending a Bhangra dance class. Avi can really bust some moves!
Chris Cundall
Senior Consultant Maidstone
Chris Cundall
Senior Consultant Maidstone
Chris has been with TLP Recruitment for over 13 years, starting as a Driver’s Mate then moving into an office based role. He became a Consultant within the branch a year later, liaising with clients, organising bookings, advertising/resourcing roles and registering candidates.
In 2024, Chris was promoted to the role of Senior Consultant.
Outside of work, Chris is very much a family man and enjoys spending as much time as he can with his family, when he’s not playing darts that is!
Hayley Jacobs
Recruitment Consultant Poole
Hayley Jacobs
Recruitment Consultant Poole
Hayley has been with TLP since inception in 2003, when she joined as an apprentice in business and administration.
Hayley then worked her way to become Office Manager, dealing with the day to day running of the office, payroll and administrative duties for our Poole operation.
However, most recently, Hayley made the decision to embark upon a career in consultancy and is now supporting the branch in working closely with the customers and candidates to support in all aspects of temporary and permanent recruitment.
Daniela Patras
Operations Manager Essex and London
Daniela Patras
Operations Manager Essex and London
Daniela Patras is the Operations Manager for the Essex and London regions. Daniela looks after operations, delivery and compliance for the region and ensures a quality focus.
Daniela has over 20 years of recruitment experience specifically within transport, logistics and supply chain across temporary, contract and permanent recruitment.
Ellie Brown
Consultant Southampton (Permanent Recruitment)
Ellie Brown
Consultant Southampton (Permanent Recruitment)
Ellie joined us in 2022 as Trainee Consultant, also supporting our operation and central compliance team by undertaking a range of activities such as payroll, compliance measurement and candidate audits.
Ellie brings with her a Business Level 3 Diploma, together with a wealth of experience in customer service, gained from a variety of industry sectors. Ellie has developed great relationships with candidates and clients and has attended a number of local networking events. As a result of her success, she was promoted to Consultant in October 2023.
As well as being dedicated to progressing her career in recruitment, Ellie has an active social life and is a valued family member; having supported and worked within her Father’s business for a number of years.
Samantha Stanley
Regional Business Manager Southampton/Hampshire & surrounding areas
Samantha Stanley
Regional Business Manager Southampton/Hampshire & surrounding areas
Sam is our Regional Business Manager for Hampshire and the surrounding regions.
She has a wealth of recruitment experience gained from her own driving and industrial recruitment business and more recently from running a successful permanent recruitment desk.
Daniel Oxley
Trainee Recruitment Consultant Maidstone
Daniel Oxley
Trainee Recruitment Consultant Maidstone
Meet the talented Dan Oxley!
Dan is Trainee Recruitment Consultant based out of our office in Maidstone. Dan is learning all aspects of temporary and permanent recruitment, end to end, whilst delivering exceptional service to our clients and candidates.
Before joining TLP, Dan completed a Recruitment Consultancy Apprenticeship with a specialist recruiter in the local area.
Tanya Rees
Senior Recruitment Consultant (Permanent Recruitment)
Tanya Rees
Senior Recruitment Consultant (Permanent Recruitment)
Meet Tanya Rees, the latest member of the TLP Recruitment Team!
Tanya joins us as Senior Recruitment Consultant and brings experience across recruitment, sales and account management. She will be heading up the permanent recruitment for our East Anglia, Kent and Surrey regions.
Tanya began her career in media and advertising, where she had the exciting opportunity to travel the world while working closely with her clients. Nine years ago, she accidentally fell into the world of recruitment and has never looked back.
With four years of experience specialising in the Shipping and Logistics industry, Tanya prides herself in building lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike and is looking forward to expanding that network even further as part of the TLP team.
Outside of work, Tanya is passionate about photography and enjoys exploring the world of natural wines and gin (though not at the same time!). She is also dedicated to supporting charities close to her heart, having taken part in unique fundraising efforts like parachute jumps and wing walks.