Autosupplies Group announces Employee of the Year awards

Autosupplies has announced its “Employee of the Year” awards with Craig Long, van driver for Autosupplies and Ben Clarke, Telesales operative from sister company Butlers Automotive, picking up the prestigious accolades presented to them by Mark Field of Impression Communications.

Voted for by the management team, the awards honour a member of staff from each motor factor who has gone that extra mile, and Long and Clarke’s hard work throughout the year was recognised by the team.

The employees from Butlers Automotive and Autosupplies with the most votes each received the award, as well as £150 worth of Love2shop vouchers for each winner and a trophy sponsored by Impression Communications Ltd.

Both motor factors are keen to reward staff members that go above and beyond to deliver customer satisfaction and it is very much aware of the significant impact they have upon the business.

With the business growing year on year, Autosupplies now employs over 100 members of staff from management positions, counter sales, delivery drivers, telesales, administration, field sales and warehouse personnel. It owns more than 65 vans and is now one of the largest single branch motor factors in the UK.

Butlers Automotive is currently undergoing a renaissance in Barnsley with all of areas of the business benefitting from investment in areas such as staff, product availability, brands, new computer systems and, revamped retail counter.

All of the team brings a unique set of skills to their roles and are supported by Autosupplies and Butlers Automotive with on-the-job training and support.

David Clarke, managing director said: “I’m delighted to present the awards to Craig and Ben. The past year has been a big one for both businesses and our hard work has been reflected in us picking up a number of industry awards. Our success wouldn’t be possible without the team we have in place and that’s why we value every employee’s contribution. Craig and Ben’s hard work deserves recognition, congratulations to them both!”