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Last month we introduced a new feature all about getting to know some of our wonderful behind-the-scenes (and sometimes in front of them) team members. First up was Ann, our lovely move co-ordinator.
Next on our list to introduce to you is Stephanie Butler, our fantastic shredding co-ordinator. *waves*
The scoop on Stephanie
Name: Stephanie Butler
Age: 41
Where she lives: Seacroft, Leeds
Families/pets: We have a big step family, including 4 kids in total, 3 huskies, 2 cats and my partner Craig
Hobbies: Attending live music events, going on long walks with the dogs, home cooking (which of course leads to eating which we also enjoy!). In fact, we are massive foodies in our house – Jamie Oliver is our favourite!
Now, one thing you might notice about a lot of our members of staff is they tend to stick around! For her sins, Stephanie has been with us for 15 years. So, that means she started at McCarthy’s the same year that Girls Aloud were formed, The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers topped the box office, Daniel Radcliffe was just entering the Chamber of Secrets as Harry Potter, and Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake officially broke up. We can’t decide if that makes it seem like decades ago or just yesterday.
Anyway…. Stephanie has undertaken roles across the company. Starting off in removals, she worked in that area for quite some time, booking appointments, dealing with clients’ day-to-day queries, booking in jobs and any aftercare required. Subsequently she has a good understanding of how the removals and container storage section of the company works, which is always handy and means she’s a great help to the wider team.
Stephanie’s current role as shredding co-ordinator involves overseeing all areas of the department, from quoting prices, booking jobs in, planning daily schedules and routes for the drivers, and looking after regular contracts, such as the one we have had with Leeds City Council for the last four years. She’s also the one that sorts out all the invoicing – thanks Steph!
When we asked Stephanie what she enjoyed most about her role she said: “No two days are the same, so there’s definitely no time for getting bored! You’re always kept on your toes, which I like. It can be tricky juggling everything – especially fitting in ad hoc jobs when you’ve already got a full schedule of regular collections to do. But we’ll always do our best and I like a challenge!”
Another challenge for Stephanie is when people haven’t got a clue how much shredding they need doing. She added: “I don’t blame people – before I started this role, I think I’d have struggled to picture what a tonne of paper looked like! So quite often people phone up saying they have a pile of paper to get rid of, but they don’t really know how to quantify it beyond that. But it’s not a problem, we can always figure it out. What’s one man’s paper mountain is just a molehill to another!”
And although we can’t really compete with her dream job – husky cuddler (actually Stephanie, I’m not sure that’s a real job?!) – we think she likes us really. And she particularly likes the fact we’re all foodies – when you come to the McCarthy’s offices there’s often some culinary expertise being showcased, whether it’s baked goods to share or an spectacular lunch to make everyone jealous.
With Stephanie we know our clients couldn’t be in safer hands – although their waste paper should probably fear for its life…
Jodie and Sarah were fantastic. They managed to sort out a storage unit for me straight away and even stayed after they should have shut to help me out. I would have been absolutely stuck if they hadn’t gone the extra mile.
It’s rare these days to get that level of service. MASSIVE thank you.
Really good service and would recommend them without hesitation
The staff are friendly and helpful (Huddersfield). My belonging are very safe and secure with loads of cameras and you can't enter without a person code. The storage rooms are nice and dry so all the stuff are safe from damp and mold ect.
I would definitely recommend and the price was great.
The Storage Centre, Meanwood Road,
Leeds LS7 2AH
Removals:
0113 262 3000 /
0113 262 4000
Email Leeds removals
Storage: 0113 26 26 500
Email Leeds storage
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 08.00 to 17.30
Saturday: 09.00 to 16.00
Bank Holidays: 10.00 to 14.00
The Storage Centre,
Ripon Road,
Harrogate HG1 2BS
Self Store
01423 625 000
Van Hire: 01423 625 000
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Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 08.00 to 17.30
Saturday: 09.00 to 16.00
The Storage Centre, Kirkgate,
Wakefield WF1 1UW
Self Store
01924 566 939
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Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 08.00 to 17.30
Saturday: 09.00 to 16.00
McCarthy's Storage World
Phoenix Retail Park
Leeds Road
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 6NE
Self Store
01484 248 006
Email
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 08.00 to 17.30
Saturday: 09.00 to 16.00
Bank Holidays: 10.00 to 15.00
McCarthy's Storage World
Water lane
York
YO30 6PQ
Self Store:
01904 221 600
Van Hire: 01904 238 333
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Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 08.00 to 17.30
Saturday: 09.00 to 16.00
Sunday: 09:00 to 14:00