Meet The Team

Steven King

Steven King - Managing Director

Steve started aged 16 as a drivers mate, delivering bridge beams to build the M25 and is still very hands on day to day. “I enjoy my work as I love a challenge, and boy have we had some challenges, made easier by working with great people and great kit to do a proper job”.

 

Sarah King (AKA Smith)

Sarah King (AKA Smith) - Administration Director

Keeping the Transport Team in check for over 37 years, Sarah started aged 18 driving a 7.5 tonner and today is proud to work with a the fantastic team in the office, an experienced crew of drivers and the hardworking lads in the workshops.

 

Jerry Williams

Jerry Williams - Fleet Manager

He only came along to do a week’s YTS and more than 37 years on, Jerry finds himself settled into his position leading a team of experienced mechanics. Maintenance, servicing and repairs are taken care of in our purpose built workshops on site. AKA Sarah’s other ‘alf.

 

James Hallier

James Hallier - General Manager

General Manager - James joined Kings as a drivers mate in 2002, fulfilling various leadership roles in the business before promotion to GM in 2020. Technical issues are James’s forte and he’s a whizz on the computer.

 

Howard Buffham

Howard Buffham - Business Development Manager

Former Royal Engineer, Howard has spent over 35 years doing a plethora of tasks in the Industry. This includes transporting abnormal Loads, specialist projects, machinery removals, nurturing key customer accounts and developing further business opportunities.

 

Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts - Transport Manager

After many years in general haulage, Ian has become a valuable member of the team and now holds the title of Transport Manager. Duties including over-seeing the Planning Team and ensuring compliance in all aspects for transport safety throughout the business.

 

Chris Whittaker

Chris Whittaker - Sales and Transport Assistant

Chris first started with KINGS in 1999 as a Hiab driver and over the years he has mastered just about every aspect of our haulage services. Chris has always had a 'can do' attitude and a friendly way with colleagues and customers alike, making his move into Sales an obvious choice!

 

Dan Parsons

Dan Parsons - Lead Transport Planner

Dan is a fast learner and highly motivated! Having put himself through his Class 2 and Class 1 completely independently he has shown his passion to progress in our business. After less than 4 years working with Kings we accepted his application to join us in the office and he's going from strength to strength...

 

Christian Price

Christian Price - Transport Co-ordinator

Chris has carried out various roles in the transport industry for almost 20 years including nearly 6 years of being behind the wheel driving class 2 lorries. He sits alongside Dan and is able to put his driving experience to great use, along with confident computer skills and compliance knowledge.

 

Tracey Lennox

Tracey Lennox - Transport Administration

From customer enquiries to invoicing, Tracey works hard supporting the transport team. Since joining Kings in 2016, Tracey has found her niche, excelling in her role of credit controller – she’ll be on your case if you’re a slow payer………

 

Tina Frankcom

Tina Frankcom - Accounts administrator

One of our longest serving members of staff, having been with kings for over 26 years. Tina assists with the running of the accounts office – like Marmite, you either love her or hate her, depending on which Accounting task she is undertaking.

 

Kath Billington

Kath Billington - HR Advisor

Kath has 20 years experience working in HR. Prior to joining Kings she worked in financial services. Kath joined Kings at the beginning of 2022 and enjoys being part of a family business where she has the opportunity to get involved in different projects and loves learning about the complexities of heavy haulage.