Welcome to another instalment of our employee spotlight series. This month’s spotlight is on Claire, our Admin and Accounts Assistant. We asked Claire a series of questions to get to know her better.
How long have you worked at D&M, and what brought you here?
I started in June 2024. I had worked in the care industry for about 7 years but wasn’t enjoying it anymore and felt I needed a change. I love the fact that at D&M, I see the full life cycle of the product.
What does your job entail?
I process all supplier invoices for payment, generate and issue invoices to customers, scan paperwork and reconcile payments.
I also handle the BS EN 1090 jobs, ensuring we have all the necessary certificates.
What do you like most about your job?
Getting to the bottom of a mystery and correcting the errors.
What is working at D&M like?
I really like the calm (generally!) atmosphere in the office, which helps me to concentrate, but I also love that everyone is friendly and we can enjoy a laugh.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Grey-haired from dealing with two teenagers!
What was your very first job?
Well, I had a paper round, but my first ‘proper’ job was dog walking a lovely collie called Stan.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love reading (particularly murder mysteries). I keep hens, and we have two allotments. Most of all, I love spending time with friends and family.
Can you tell us a fun fact / fun story about yourself?
I sleep walk, and used to ride up and down in the lift at my student accommodation in my PJs. I also like to switch lights on and off and wake people to tell them random stories. I will argue with anyone trying to get me back to bed.
What, if anything, are you currently binge-watching? Or reading?
I have just finished ‘None of this is True’ by Lisa Jewell.
I am watching The Traitors on BBC One. I have really enjoyed the past two series, but I find the contestants in this one annoying!
What’s one thing on your bucket list?
I don’t have a bucket list, but I’ve always wanted to travel on the Orient Express.