Meet the team
Comfortable, affordable and expertly planned breaks for every traveller
Kerry Taylor
Reservations Administrator
Kerry joined Whittles 32 years ago on a YTS placement and she’s been part of the family ever since. After working full-time for many years, she now balances her role part-time around her family, including her son who is now 18.
As our Reservations Administrator, Kerry manages bookings for attraction visits, hotel contracts, and handles customer reservations over the phone. Her deep knowledge of Whittles, paired with her friendly and organised approach, makes her an invaluable part of the team.
Best Moment in the Job:
When we used to send 3 full coaches to Malgrat, Spain four times a year.
Unusual Moment in the Job:
Trying to get lost people back to hotels or the coach!
Michael Turner
Job Title: Transport Manager
Role: A true jack-of-all-trades, ensuring everything runs smoothly and legally.
Hobbies: Walking, tractors, and horses.
Best Travel Experiences:
- Driving a coach all the way to Les Deux Alpes for a ski trip—those mountain views
are unforgettable. - A coach journey to Spain, crossing the Millau Bridge at sunrise—absolutely
breathtaking.
What I Love About Working at Whittle:
“The small team of drivers I work with. We all get along well and operate as a united team to
keep everything efficient and compliant.”
Whittles Coaches · Cradley high school
John Hatch
Head of Operations Johnsons & Whittles
With over 35 years of experience in fleet maintenance and fleet management, I specialise
in optimising vehicle fleets for safety, reliability, and efficiency. I have held senior leadership
roles both nationally and internationally, delivering strategic maintenance programmes that
drive measurable results.
Passionate about continuous improvement, I focus on implementing innovative solutions,
industry best practices, and cutting-edge technologies to enhance fleet performance. At
Johnsons and Whittles, I remain committed to ensuring our vehicles and equipment operate
safely and efficiently while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
I’ve probably seen more types of vehicles than most people see in a lifetime… and can
usually spot what’s wrong at a glance
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‘Keeping fleets rolling smoothly isn’t just a job…. it’s an art.’