--- title: Poppy Kennedy Transport Assistant | Employee Spotlight description: Meet Poppy, she is currently Dunmow's transport compliance apprentice, but soon to be Transport Administrator. image: https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hubfs/Employee-Spotlight-Dunmow-Group-Top-Banner-Poppy.jpg --- [![DW_Master_Black](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/DW_Master_Black.png?width=1199&height=182&name=DW_Master_Black.png "DW_Master_Black")](https://www.dunmowgroup.com) [![BOOK A SKIP](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6822452/f377ede0-7d15-44b2-a55c-f614ebfddceb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6822452/f377ede0-7d15-44b2-a55c-f614ebfddceb) [**   **01245 466646**](tel:01245466646) ** ** ** Search **Menu** ** ** [![BOOK A SKIP](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6822452/f377ede0-7d15-44b2-a55c-f614ebfddceb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6822452/f377ede0-7d15-44b2-a55c-f614ebfddceb) ![](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hubfs/Employee-Spotlight-Dunmow-Group-Top-Banner-Poppy.jpg) [Employee Spotlight](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/tag/employee-spotlight) | 2 min read # Poppy Kennedy Transport Assistant | Employee Spotlight [![Charlotte Fox](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hubfs/1734359416355.jpg)](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/author/charlotte-fox) Written by [Charlotte Fox](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/author/charlotte-fox) Jun 15, 2022 3:24:51 PM We thought it would be fun to show you the faces of the staff behind the scenes of Dunmow Group and what role they play for ensuring Dunmow Group are the number one leader for waste management.  [![Employee-Spotlight-Dunmow-Group-Poppy](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee-Spotlight-Dunmow-Group-Poppy.jpg?width=800&name=Employee-Spotlight-Dunmow-Group-Poppy.jpg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/poppy-kennedy-49669a207/) **What is your job role at Dunmow Group? ** **I'm Poppy and I am currently a Business Administrator Apprentice transitioning to a Transport Administrator. I have been part of the company for almost a year and a half now.** **I work closely with the Dunmow Transport Manager Connor, I'm responsible for keeping tax, MOT and services up to date on all company vehicles, distributing order numbers for parts and processing driver debriefs. I am also studying for my Transport Manager CPC.** **What is the best part of working for Dunmow Group? ** **The people - especially the drivers. Everyone here is so supportive, everyday someone asks me how i am getting on with my coursework and course. It's also nice to talk down to the yard and give the skip drivers a wave!** **What is the favourite part of your job? ** **I have loved learning about how everything works and how to keep things compliant, before working here I had no idea how many rules there are. I also love the general admin side of my job, it can be really satisfying!** **Can you explain Dunmow in three words? ** **Inclusive, busy and orange! 🧡** **What is something that people don't know about you?** **I have almost 2,000 hours in video game The Sims 4.** **![Dunmow-Group-Poppy-Group-Transport-Compliance-Apprentice](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dunmow-Group-Poppy-Group-Transport-Compliance-Apprentice.jpg?width=1024&name=Dunmow-Group-Poppy-Group-Transport-Compliance-Apprentice.jpg)** **What's your food heaven and hell?** **Food heaven is my boyfriend's grandmother's pasta - there's nothing like it! 🍝 ** **Food hell is bananas, the taste, texture, and smell make me want to be sick! 🍌** **What's the most unusual thing in your desk draw?** **I have a drawer dedicated to chocolate biscuits/bars, the drawer is full!** **When you were younger, what did you want to be?** **I wanted to be a nurse, it was my second choice of apprenticeship when I was thinking about what kind of career I wanted!** **What is your favorite or most used Emoji?** 😅 To get in touch with Poppy, please call 01245 466646 Previous Story [← Stuart Haslam Head of Metals | Employee Spotlight](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/stuart-haslam-head-of-metals) [** ](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog) Next Story [Dunmow Group Play in 'Waste World Cup 2022' In Support Of Wasteaid UK. →](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/dunmow-group-win-vase-waste-world-cup-0) ## You May Also Like These Stories on Employee Spotlight [![](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hubfs/Courtney%20Chandler%20Key%20Account%20Manager%20and%20SME%20Builders%20and%20Metals%20Sector.jpg) ](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/courtney-chandler-appointed-key-account-manager-for-sme-builders-metals-sector) [Insider](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/tag/insider) ### [Courtney Chandler Appointed Key Account Manager for SME Builders & Metals Sector](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/courtney-chandler-appointed-key-account-manager-for-sme-builders-metals-sector) Jul 1, 2026 2:59:52 PM | 2 min read [![](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hubfs/Max-Lee-Straight-Dunmow-Group-Blog.jpg) ](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/max-lee-straight-deputy-manager-employee-spotlight) [Employee Spotlight](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/tag/employee-spotlight) ### [Max-Lee-Straight Metal & Liquid Deputy Manager | Employee Spotlight](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/max-lee-straight-deputy-manager-employee-spotlight) Oct 27, 2025 10:20:00 AM | 2 min read [![](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hubfs/Employee%20Spotlight%20GIF%202.gif) ](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/jamie-ann-ryan-billing-manager-employee-spotlight) [Employee Spotlight](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/tag/employee-spotlight) ### [Jamie-Ann Ryan Billing Manager | Employee Spotlight](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/blog/jamie-ann-ryan-billing-manager-employee-spotlight) Sep 22, 2025 4:36:37 PM | 2 min read ** ### Subscribe by Email ## No Comments Yet Let us know what you think #### Accreditations and Certifications ![dunmow-accreditations-affiliations-v2](https://www.dunmowgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dunmow-accreditations-affiliations-v2.png?width=1918&height=429&name=dunmow-accreditations-affiliations-v2.png "dunmow-accreditations-affiliations-v2") ### Dunmow Group Dunmow House Regiment Business Park Eagle Way Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3FY Call us: [01245 466646](tel:01245466646) Gorse Lane Industrial Estate Stephenson Road Clacton-On-Sea CO15 4XA Call us: [01255 360031](tel:01255360031) #### Dunmow Group Dunmow House Regiment Business Park  Eagle Way Chelmsford, CM3 3FY Call us: [01245 466646](tel:01245466646) Gorse Lane Industrial Estate Stephenson Road Clacton-On-Sea CO15 4XA Call us: [01255 360031](tel:01255360031) Morses Lane Brightlingsea Colchester CO7 0SD Call us: [01206 307070](tel:01206307070) #### Opening times **Chelmsford:** Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm | Saturday: 7:30am -  12:30pm **Chelmsford Metals:** Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm (Closed Saturdays) **Colchester:** Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm | Saturday: 7:00am - 12:30pm **Clacton:** Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm | Saturday: 07:30am - 12:30pm   #### Stay Updated ### Request a callback Copyright © 2025 Dunmow Skips Ltd T/A Dunmow Group. 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