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Our Amazing Team
Our company would not be where is it today with this amazing lot, they really are the back bone to everything we do.
Management
Jenna Tattersall
Managing Director
Jenna has over 20 years experience in the Freight industry, she formed First European Logistics in 2009. First European provides a logistical solution to our clients for express movements throughout Europe.
“My team worked brilliantly to be awarded a New Start ‘Business of Year’ award in 2011 and we have since gone on to achieve great recognition and establish a dedicated transport network across the whole of Europe.
When I’m not in the office (I’m usually on the phone to the office), but personally, I like going to the gym, travelling and spending time at home with my baby boy Grayson and my dog Mia.”
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Beth Halliwell
Operations Director
Beth joined First European Logistics from college in August 2011.
Beth has worked her way up the company to Director. Starting out as a Sales and Logistics Co-Ordinator, she has worked tirelessly over the years to ensure the success of First European and we couldn’t think of a better candidate for the position when it become available. She is a massive asset to our business, she keeps the wheels turning every day!
Outside of work, Beth likes going to the gym, socializing with friends, going on holidays and spending time with her new husband Tommy and dog Teddy!
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Mohammed Rahman
Operations Manager
Mohammed joined First European in 2021 after completing 5 years at university obtaining a degree in Bio Chemistry. He decided medicine wasn’t for him and the transport industry was, there loss our gain! Mo will be on hand to help organise your logistical needs for the most competitive price.
Since Mo joined us he has proven himself to be amazing at what he does meaning he is now our Operations Manager
Outside of work Mo spends time with family and his new wife Tanya!
Imogen Smith
Customs Clearance Manager
Imogen joined our customs team in 2021, creating EADS, T FORMS, IMPORT DECLARATIONS and more! Working her way up from Agent, to Supervisor and now Manager!
Outside of work Imogen enjoys spending time with her brothers and her sister.
In May 2023 Imogen passed her driving test! Congrats Imogen on becoming the new taxi service for all of us!
Transport
Mohammed Rahman
Operations Manager
Mohammed joined First European in 2021 after completing 5 years at university obtaining a degree in Bio Chemistry. He decided medicine wasn’t for him and the transport industry was, there loss our gain! Mo will be on hand to help organise your logistical needs for the most competitive price.
Since Mo joined us he has proven himself to be amazing at what he does meaning he is now our Operations Manager
Outside of work Mo spends time with family and his new wife Tanya!
Elisha Winterbourne
Sales & Logistics Coordinator
Elisha joined us in February 2022. She’s our youngest team member but don’t let this fool you. She’s hardworking and here to get the job done!
Outside of work she loves her country hikes and going out for nice food, Having worked in local restaurants over the past few years, she’s the one to tap for recommendations when eating out.
Michelle Kendall
Client Account Manager
Michelle joined us in May 2023.
Michelle is our new Client Account Manager. She’s going to be managing our house accounts. So for our long time customers, you might get Michelle as your point of contact
After working in a similar role before being a customer service executive for a local business, she certainly knows how to win the customers over.
Michelle is very approachable, friendly, bubbly and would believe she is the funniest in the office.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her daughter Vicky and her grand children Harley and Isabella.
Feel free to ring and ask for Michelle for any queries or questions.
Sarah Bleasdale
Sales & Logistics Coordinator
Sarah joined our team in November 2020 to organise your export and import declarations.
She started creating EADS, T FORMS, IMPORT DECLARATIONS and many more!
September 2022 Sarah returned from maternity leave after having her little boy and moved departments over to transport. She is enjoying the change and helping the guys out over in the transport team organising collections & deliveries.
Before joining First European team Sarah worked at Audi as a sales advisor. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her partner Robert and little girl Tia, she is partial to the odd glass of red.
Tom Panaro
Sales & Logistics Coordinator
Welcome Tom! Tom started last year with us at our sister company, FEL Vehicle Solutions and as of June 2023 he’s accepted a new role here at First European!
Tom has a long history in the motor trade but now the kids are getting older, he wanted a better work/home life balance. Their loss is our gain!
When he’s not at work, he’s renovating his new house, or helping friends with theirs. and spending time with his family! He’s an all round good guy!
Mia Tattersall
Emotional Support
Say hello to Mia. She’s our office morale booster.
Mia is Jenna’s dog and the real boss of the office. She has everyone wrapped round her paws.
She’s loves cuddles and treats and long walks on her lunch break with Elisha.
Customs
Imogen Smith
Customs Clearance Manager
Imogen joined our customs team in 2021, creating EADS, T FORMS, IMPORT DECLARATIONS and more! Working her way up from Agent, to Supervisor and now Manager!
Outside of work Imogen enjoys spending time with her brothers and her sister.
In May 2023 Imogen passed her driving test! Congrats Imogen on becoming the new taxi service for all of us!
Lisa Hartley
Custom Clearance Agent
Lisa Joined us in May 2023.
Before joining First European, Lisa worked in collection and enforcement industry.
Outside of work, Lisa spends her time trackside or at car shows. This meant working in transport was another way for Lisa to add vehicles to her life 😃.
Accounts
Karen Ahern
Book Keeper
Karen joined our accounts team in October 2022. Karen has many years experience in book keeping and accounts.
Karen’s role with us is to assist Emma manage the day to day running our the accounts department. Her main duties are purchase invoicing, sales invoicing and general office duties.
Outside of work Karen enjoys lots of holidays, her nick name is Judith Chalmers. When she isn’t in the office she will be on the beach, cocktail in hand sunning herself.
Red Allen
Trainee Accountant
Red joined us in June 2021.
He started out organising transport across the UK & Europe then moving into the customs team, creating EADS, T FORMS, IMPORT DECLARATIONS and more! He’s also the one behind our social media posts and website updates.
He’s now starting a whole new career journey with us. He’s our new Trainee Accountant.
Before joining our team Red worked for EE/BT for 13 years, whilst there he had many different roles from fixing technical issues to CEO complaint handling and Team Management.
He is originally from South Shields and has moved to our area to be with his partner. Outside of work Red enjoys going to the gym, country walks with partner Nathan and dog Jeff.