Just starting out in your career? We all have to start somewhere, says John Doherty of Martin Brower

Youth Friendly Employer Martin Brower is always growing, and has so many opportunities. After all, it’s a big logistics company, and works with big names like McDonald’s. But what is it like to join a company like Martin Brower for the very first time?

We all have to start somewhere… it’s okay to be the new kid in town

John says: “We all have to start somewhere, and don’t be scared about starting somewhere which you don’t even know anything about. There’s many examples in Martin Brower where people just started off in Martin Brower and have grown through the ranks, just like I have as well.”

Work in an organisation that cares about your happiness as well as your work… like Martin Brower

“The key thing is that as you go through the ranks you are able to put a positive influence on how people enjoy themselves at work,” says John. “I’m proud that we’re able to succeed in what we’re supposed to do, but also create a good work life balance for everybody.”

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“People are able to grow,” says John. “A lot of the people who work for me, I’ve been able to actually promote them at the same time and they’ve grown and benefitted in life as well.”

That’s the kind of general manager everyone wants to work for! And at Martin Brower, you can get trained and paid in an environment that wants you to feel your best and do well, with plenty of youth-friendly support at hand.

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