Interview

A Day in The Life with Harry Boxall of NWF Fuels

Welcome to our feature where people from many different roles in this industry will take you through a typical day in their working life. This month, Fuel Oil News speaks with Harry Boxall, Depot Manager at NWF Fuels and winner of the UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Award 2024, to discover how he spends a typical day.

Harry Boxall NWF

MY ALARM GOES OFF AT…

6:30am.

THE FIRST THING I DO IS…

Jump in the shower!

I PREPARE FOR THE DAY AHEAD BY…

Having a cup of tea.

I CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT…

My porridge.

MY TYPICAL DAY –

My typical day kicks off with a morning briefing with my sales team. We go over lead times, daily targets, and any specific goals or challenges for the day. This meeting is key for getting everyone on the same page.

After that, I spend some time catching up with our regular customers. I’m certainly not shy, and I enjoy working with people, so I like to be on the phone helping and catching up with customers.

Next up, I handle vehicle planning and maintenance. This means I’m making sure our fleet is in good shape, scheduling regular check-ups, fixing any issues that come up, and planning routes with our drivers to keep things running smoothly. Health and safety is vital, so I do regular checks to make sure we’re following all the right procedures and keeping everyone safe.

It’s a broad role with lots of exciting opportunities and challenges so, by the end of the day, I look over what we’ve accomplished and plan for another successful day ahead!             

MY MOST MEMORABLE WORK MOMENT…

It has to be winning the UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Award 2024!

THE WORST PART OF MY JOB…

That not everyone is as funny as me!

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB…

Seeing my team achieve their goals.

I RELAX AFTER WORK BY…

Playing golf.

MY FAVOURITE MEAL IS (Breakfast, lunch, or evening meal)…

Pizza!!!

ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE IS…

Empty drink glasses.

THE LAST THING I DO EACH DAY IS…

Have a cup of tea.

I’M NORMALLY IN BED BY…

10pm.

Image credit: NWF Fuels, UKIFDA