Meet the Team @Ashford

Darren has been with AIT for 19 years and has successfully lead the team and managed Ashford International Truckstop for 14.

His proudest achievements are winning multiple & consecutive awards for “Truckstop Of The Year” and “Best Facilities” since 2016, involvement in design and build the new facility and the much loved “My Truckparking App”, where he won an innovation award.

With over 18 years experience and a wealth of knowledge in the capacity of Chef, Head Chef and Catering Manager, Darren is a qualified Chef & in Catering Management, Human Resources, Accounts and many others.

Passionate about food, Darren employs the best Chefs providing our customers with exceptional quality cuisines.

Today Darren manages the operations of the facility by directing and co-ordinating activities consistant with established goals.He impliments programs to ensure attainment of business plan of growth and profit.Provides structure and direction for staff, develops policy and strategic business plans, manages the overall day to day operations of the facility, including human resources policy implementation, management proceedures and protocol.

Penny began her journey at AIT at reception and at our restaurant back in 2006. Over the years she has worked in various capacities across the business giving her full knowledge on how the organisation operates and what it takes to meet our customer’s needs.

She manages overall accounting for AIT, leads the department in documentation of financial records, account invoicing, client records, supporting key customers, month end reports and optimising customer processes

Penny Holds a Level 2 NVQ in Business Administration and a Level 3 AAT Advanced Accounting qualification which greatly benefits her in her current capacity as an Account Manager.

Encho began his journey as a General Assistant at AIT in the year 2006, he has since succesfully progressed to a Duty Supervisor in 2011 , the Forecourt Manager in 2015 and on to our Security & Check-In Manager in 2017 till date.

Together with the team he manages the check-in and out of trucks, monitors CCTV throughout the facility maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff , drivers, their cargo and company assets in a 24/7, 365 day operation The team establishes and enforces security policies & procedures and ensures they are met with. They implement & maintain security standards and processes across the organisation ensuring risks are minimised.

Encho has successfully completed an NVQ Levels 2& 3 in Business, is a First Aider, Fire Warden & a SIA Security.