Port Operations Recruitment

Andy’s driving/logistics recruitment career started back in 1998 after spending many successful years in direct sales.

He spent the first few years working for a local & national agency before deciding to set up on his own and in 2003 set up the More Driving brand. His long-term focus was for his business to become one of if not the largest supplier of temporary/permanent drivers along the South Coast. To date Andy has helped over 700 companies both locally & nationally on a daily & weekly basis with all their driving recruitment requirements and has helped many drivers secure permanent positions within thriving companies. Beyond the local success achieved by More Driving; it was this strategy that with Andy’s support went on to be adopted by TLP and provide the ongoing template for growth.       

Andy is part owner and senior partner of The Logistics Partnership group where he now has responsibility supporting nationally on a diverse range of projects and initiatives.

Andy started his career in sales in his late teens, where he built a business selling water to the rave scene in the late 80’s and early 90’s. In his spare time Andy is a motor sport and car enthusiast who can tell you anything you wish to know about any model of car from any manufacturer from the late 60’s to the present day

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 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 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! 
 

Jamal has been with TLP Recruitment since 2010 when he joined as an apprentice.

Jamal has worked his way to become a Consultant and now runs the drivers/industrial staff plan.

Jamal has an in-depth knowledge of the haulage and transport industry.

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.

Glenn Portnoy is the Regional Business Manager for the Essex and London regions. Glenn is the commercial lead for the business in this area and is supported by the rest of the team based in Ilford.

Glenn has over 20 years of recruitment experience specifically within transport, logistics and supply chain across temporary, contract and permanent recruitment.

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.

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. 

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.
 

Meet the talented Amy Bennett. One of our recent recruits to the TLP Recruitment Team!

Amy joins us as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, supporting Gemma Stoner with new business/commercial development and the subsequent expansion of both the temporary and permanent recruitment divisions in the East Anglia, Kent, Essex and Surrey regions. 

Amy brings with her a wealth of experience across logistics, IT and technical recruitment and sales disciplines, having started her career in accountancy.