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Willshee’s recently took to the airwaves! Ben Kelly-Walley, Willshee’s Key Account Manager, was invited to join Honor Douglas and Harry Parker, co-hosts of Burton Radio’s Snoozy Breakfast Show. During the show, Ben shared with listeners the origins of Willshee’s as a family business that started with just one vehicle and several skips. He detailed its…

With over 15 years’ experience in the waste management sector, Chloe now plays a vital role at Willshee’s. As Materials Off Take Manager, she is responsible for overseeing the movement of various processed materials, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with sites and off-take facilities. In this Q&A, we gain insight into Chloe’s career journey,…

With Summer nipping at our heels, it can mean only one thing. Festival season is approaching, and the whole industry is about to burst into bloom. Both attendees and organisers are gearing up for what promises to be another memorable year of music festivals. From ‘Tunes By The Dunes’, the UK’s most northerly mainland music…

Dellner, an industry leader in the design, manufacture and service of Train Connection Systems, provides innovative solutions to train builders and rail operators worldwide. With a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability, Dellner is committed to reducing its environmental impact across its operations. By working with Willshee’s Waste & Recycling, Dellner has maintained high waste…

With a wealth of experience in the waste management sector, Susan Purnell plays a leading role at Willshee’s. As Commercial and Technical Manager, she is involved in a wide range of areas across the business, from managing the commercial team to overseeing compliance and handling complex waste streams. In this Q&A, we get an insight…

Moving into his fifth year at Willshee’s, Ben Kelly-Walley has carved a unique path in the waste management industry. Starting as a Business Development Manager in 2020 – with no previous experience in the sector – Ben’s role has evolved significantly. In this Q&A, we explore Ben’s experiences of working at Willshee’s and his insights…

Around 260 infant school children received a lesson in recycling and other environmental issues last week, as part of Burton-based Willshee’s 40th anniversary celebrations. Willshee’s Waste & Recycling’s business development manager Ben Kelly-Walley attended a school assembly at Violet Way Academy in Stapenhill and was thrilled with the response he got from the children around…

Back in the early Eighties, Keith Willshee was working as a haulier, driving long distances in his lorry – week in, week out – delivering building materials and spending many nights away from home. In 1982, he took a job closer to home, delivering skips for a local skip hire company. This gave Keith some…