This year, we are proud to celebrate Kim’s five-year anniversary with Ecospill.
Over the last five years, Kim has played an important role in supporting our customers, distributors, and our internal operations. We caught up with Kim to look back on her time with the business.
What are you most proud of achieving during your time at Ecospill?
I’m proud to have played a part in improving processes and structure across the business. It’s also been rewarding to support some of our key distributor partners and contribute to projects across Europe.
What challenges have helped you grow the most professionally
Working at Ecospill has helped me grow professionally in many ways. Every day brings something different, and those new experiences and challenges have helped build my confidence and knowledge over the years.”
What has kept you engaged and motivated to stay with the company for five years?
Every day is different. There’s always a new challenge to tackle or something new to learn, which keeps the role interesting and rewarding.”
This June, we are delighted to celebrate Katie’s five-year anniversary with Ecospill.
Since starting 5 years ago (during Covid) Katie has become a valued member of our warehouse team, developing extensive product knowledge and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of operations. We caught up with Katie to reflect on her journey so far
What are you most proud of achieving during your time at Ecospill?
I’m most proud of the knowledge I’ve gained over the last five years. I’ve learned a huge amount about our products and the wider range we offer, which has helped me grow in confidence in my role.
What has kept you engaged and motivated to stay with the company for five years?
The people. Everyone has always been friendly and welcoming (in every department), and it’s a great team to be part of. The support from colleagues has made a real difference
What new skills have you developed during your time with Ecospill?
I’ve had the opportunity to develop a range of skills across warehouse operations, including gaining my forklift licence. It’s been great to continue learning and taking on new responsibilities, and I’m really proud with what I do on a day-in-day out basis.
This May, Jane marked an incredible milestone: 15 years at Ecospill. Over the past decade and a half, she has played a major role in the growth of the business, as well as being one of its very first employees! From joining as a Sales Administrator to now managing the accounts across the full group of companies.
We caught up over a coffee, where Jane shared some of her personal favourite moments and what has made her most proud over the last 15 years.
What has been your favourite moment so far?
Being involved in the growth of Ecospill from the very beginning and seeing how it has grown, changed and developed over the years. Also, moving into our new larger Accounts Office last year is one of my personal favourites, showcasing how the business has grown and the important role a strong accounts team plays within the business.
What’s one thing you’ve learned during your time here?
Every day is a school day. I learn something new every day in the accounts department. There’s always a challenge or situation that makes you think outside the box. It keeps us on our toes.
What are you most proud of achieving?
Building up the accounts team and developing all the procedures and systems over the years.
What was your role in the beginning, and where are you at right now? Can you compare then and now?
I joined Ecospill as one of the first employees when the business began trading, joining as a Sales Administrator in May 2011. I was promoted to manage the accounts for Ecospill when we relocated to Hellaby, Rotherham, in May 2012. Seven years later, we outgrew those premises and moved to our current larger site here in Aldwarke, Rotherham. As the company’s portfolio of businesses has increased, and all the businesses have grown, I’ve established an accounts team to support those growing needs. I’m now Group Head of Finance for the full group of companies.
When I think back to starting in 2011, I knew the Marks had big aspirations, and it’s been a pleasure to play my part in that journey. What an achievement for the Directors and for all the staff involved over the years.
I still smile when I think about our humble beginnings and where we are today. Even after 15 years, I’m still looking forward to the next chapter here at Ecospill and the exciting developments we have planned for the future.
On 1st February 2026, Sam marked an incredible milestone – 10 years at Ecospill. Over the past decade, he’s been part of the business through periods of growth, change, and development, both professionally and personally. From joining as an Internal Business Development Manager to now representing Ecospill face to face as one of our Regional Business Development Managers.
We caught up over a cuppa, where Sam shared some of his favourite moments and what he’s most proud of achieving over the last 10 years.
What has been your favourite moment so far?
Watching the growth of Ecospill has been my favourite part of the journey. Being able to see the business develop, expand its offering, and strengthen relationships with customers over time has been extremely rewarding. Knowing that I’ve played a part in that growth makes it even more meaningful.
What’s one thing you’ve learned during your time here?
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that patience is key. Building long-term success doesn’t happen overnight, and strong relationships take time to develop. I’ve also learned that people buy from people they trust, respect, and genuinely like.
What are you most proud of achieving?
I’m most proud of being able to watch Ecospill grow during a period of significant change in my own life. Over the same time, I’ve become a dad and continued to develop alongside the company. It feels as though my personal growth and Ecospill’s growth have gone hand in hand.
What was your role in the beginning, and where are you at right now? Can you compare then and now?
I originally joined Ecospill as an Internal Business Development Manager. Over time, I’ve taken on a variety of roles within the business, gaining a strong understanding of both internal operations and customer needs. I’ve since transitioned into an external facing role as a Regional Business Development Manager, where I now spend time meeting customers face to face, supporting them with Site Surveys, Training and helping them support their customers.
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