Meet Jon - Parts Pricing Analyst

• Why did you choose to work for MAN?

  I was attracted to MAN as it is a German owned company and I have lived in Germany in the past. It also has a reputation as a good place to work.

• Describe what it’s like to work here in three words.

  No dull moments

• What do you get up to in a typical week?

  Whatever I’m asked to do by management, colleagues and the dealers! Most of it is related to parts pricing!

• What’s been your proudest moment at work?

  Being told by Tim Osborne this year that the UK is the top-performing parts department in Europe.

• What makes someone successful here?

  A positive, can-do attitude.

• How have you and your career developed since you joined us?

  I started in Euroservice in 2000 and moved to the Parts Department 5 years later. The job titles have remained the same but the way they are carried out is constantly evolving!

• What’s the best thing about working for MAN?

  The people here – everyone from the cleaners to the MD.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• What’s been your proudest moment outside of work?

  Completing my first London marathon in 2007 when I raised around £2k for Samaritans (with the help of my manager, David Power).

• If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party, who would they be?

  Stephen Fry, Sir Ian Botham and Taylor Swift.

• Tell us something about yourself that might surprise us.

  I have a second Dan black belt in Shotokan karate – achieved after a 26 year break from training!

• What’s your favourite film?

  Of all time: The Shawshank Redemption 
  2023 to date: Past Lives

• What’s your signature dish?

  Steak in cream and mushroom sauce.