Today we’re chatting with Josh at our Flimby HQ. He’s a real asset to the team in his role as Operations Manager here and is achieving great things.🙌
Q1. Name?
Josh Oakes.
Q2. Position at Forth?
Operations Manager.
Q3. Name a song that makes you happy?
‘(What A) Wonderful World’ by Sam Cooke.
Q4. Favourite food/meal?
Has to be steak pie or Cumberland sausage. Or pizza.🍕
Q5. The best thing about working at Forth?
The people. The Forth team and the people we work with daily fosters an exciting and collaborative environment which ensures no two days are the same.
Q6. A person or an event in your life that has had the most positive impact on you?
My late Great Grandad John, an ex-military man who massively influenced the start of my past career in the military, which was also the beginning of my career in engineering. He was a man loved by all, always telling stories and always laughing. He taught me the importance of discipline and hard work, as well as many other invaluable lessons which I use every day.
Q7. Your favourite quote?
“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.”
Q8. Who are your dream celebrity dinner guests?
David Jason, Horatio Nelson and Bob Mortimer. Quite a varied group but no doubt it would lead to an interesting meal.🍴
Q9. Outside of work, what do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy going to the gym, walking our dog George, and getting out on my motorbike (In the good weather).🏍️
Q10. Pineapple on pizza?
No.
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