Celebrating 30 years of service from Steve Steele
Wigan branch manager Steve Steele celebrates 30 years of service with AIS Vanguard this week. Steve is a hugely valued member of the company, known by his colleagues for his integrity and trusting management style as well as his unrivalled budget control skills.
Steve joined the original Ainscough family back in 1990 and his loyalty has seen him grow and adapt with the company through 30 years of progress. The thriving Wigan branch, full of team spirit, is testament to his effort and experience.
Matt Ainscough, group CEO of Ainscough Industrial Services, commends Steve’s huge achievement: ‘On behalf of everyone at AIS, I’d like to congratulate my longstanding colleague and valued team member Mr Steve Steele on 30 years’ service with the company.
‘When Steve joined us the ‘World Wide Web’ was little more than an idea, the first Gulf War was just beginning, and most importantly the Happy Mondays were twisting people’s melons at the top of the charts.
‘A lot has changed since then, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with Steve in one form or another for about 25 of those years. Throughout it all, he’s been a loyal and hardworking person who has played a great part in making our business the success it is today.
‘Thanks very much, Steve!’
Steve’s invaluable contribution has also been recognised by his team at the Wigan branch. Jason Shacklady, AIS Vanguard operations manager, says: ‘Over the years, Steve has shown fantastic loyalty both to the company and to his team at the Wigan branch. As one of the few remaining cornerstones of the ‘Ainscough’ family, he’s been through all of the highs and lows, and his loyalty, dedication and integrity has never wavered.
‘Steve shows complete trust and confidence in his staff, allowing them the autonomy to get on with what they do best. This approach has been key to the success of the branch and allowed it to prosper over the years. The rewards are there for all to see in the strong team bond that we all share.
‘Without doubt though, Steve’s most shining – if sometimes not his most endearing – quality, is cost control! To work with Steve is to witness his ‘Ninja-like’ cost saving abilities. His trademark budget management might be a source of fun to the team but is also a real skill, and crucial to ensuring the branch remains successful.
‘We’ve had lots of laughter and tears over the years. Congratulations Steve, here’s to another 30 years… ok perhaps not!’
Steve’s contribution to AIS Vanguard is hugely appreciated by the company, with countless colleagues passing on their own congratulations and hopes for an even longer working relationship. Group CEO Matt Ainscough jokes, ‘You get a carriage clock at 50 years, Steve, so keep going!’