Matt Harper - Managing Director

The brains & strength behind the name, Matt has now owned Smartmove for 23yrs, after buying 1x van & the name from his previous employer & that van is still going strong! A documentary & history buff, Matt’s knowledge & experience in this industry is second to none. Country walks, quizzes or fixing/making things help keep him occupied in downtime as well as 4 children & Doris the sproodle!

We pride ourselves on being customer led & able to offer a bespoke service to each customer & this starts from the first call & visit when quoting. Over the last 10yrs in particular, Smartmove has grown from 2x small vehicles to a fleet of 14, so we’re prepared for any size move. We have an excellent team & because I have Jay’s support in particular, I’m able to spend more time building the business & searching for new ideas so we can continue to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Justine - Company Secretary

The brains & strength behind Matt! Together since 2013 & working together since 2016, Justine’s previous experience in event organising & law provided a bit of a backbone in helping run a small business. When not with the children or her close circle of friends, Justine & Matt try to head off for little breaks - for their sanity more than anything! Justine enjoys travelling, cooking & is a big fan all types of music - especially live!

We build such a great relationship with our customers before the move, they feel like friends so it can be quite sad when it’s all completed! We do get a lot of repeat custom & 85% of our moves are recommendations. From the initial quote to the move, everyone counts & works incredibly hard on making sure the residents are happy!

Jay - Operations Manager

Our sun worshipping trusty OM - Jay leads & oversees the teams each day which is a mighty task! Originally from Wiltshire, Jay moved to Bristol after living in Spain & was a bus driver for 8yrs, but after wanting a career change in 2017, he came on board & has proved himself strong, worthy & loyal. A passionate music lover & part time disco DJ, Jay can often be found in front of his local’s jukebox, he's a bit of a disco diva, sorry, fan!

Smartmove has helped me grow both professionally and personally . I love the challenges of my job as much as the rewards. We have a strong family ethic and that obviously appeals to all of us at Smartmove.

Karolina - Operations Assistant

Bruce

Golf obsessed Bruce is our valued Transport Manager - with over 30yrs experience in the transport industry, there’s not a lot he doesn’t know! He has driven all over Europe, been as far as Russia to the East, Casa Blanca, Morroco & most places in between. From Berkshire to Bristol, Spurs fan Bruce is a family man & when not driving his young son to his sports clubs, he also squeezes in darts & skittles.

Working for Smartmove is an experience & with the introduction of the larger vehicles, the workload has increased which has allowed us to expand the business. The teams work hard and play hard, it's not an easy job but it's rewarding to know the clients appreciate the hard work gone into their move.

Jonny

Our longest serving member! Jonny has been with Smartmove for almost 9yrs - so his experience & dedication is valued. Originally from Rhyl, North Wales, Jonny has lived in Bristol since 1993 - after spending time living in Mexico & Portugal & .. Stroud! He loves to travel whenever possible, is a positive force & great with customers - but also a self-proclaimed show off! There’s never a dull moment with him. A keen cook when not stood next to the jukebox with Jay!

I’ve developed along with the company from the start really, I feel there’s equal dedication between us, I feel looked after. Being able to share the experience with others, particularly new recruits who work alongside me, feels a great benefit.

Travis

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Harry

Harry has shuttled from Bristol to Bath & back his whole life, usually on a skateboard! From barman to baker & a former ice hockey player, Harry has experience & enjoys providing quality customer service & the physical nature of the job - always easy going with a can-do attitude & can usually be heard shouting “let’s go bruv!”

The best thing about working for Smartmove is definitely the challenges we overcome every day. Taking the stress away for the customers & leaving them laughing & smiling is so important!

Oli

Bristol born & bred, hip-hop loving Oli is the baby of the boys! An avid gamer when not working, Oli has proved himself over the years as a hard working & enthusiastic packer & strong lifter. An outdoorsy kind, Oli is often seen on his BMX & likes to be out in the fresh air with his mates.

Working for Smartmove has helped me keep fit & I enjoy learning from the experienced boys on board!

Luke

London lad Luke moved to Bristol last year & settled into the community immediately, joining the local pub’s Bristol pool league team & becoming a key member of Smartmove. At his happiest listening to drum & bass, eating TexMex or watching the Antiques Roadshow, Luke always has a smile on his face, a positive outlook on everything & keeps everyone’s spirits up!

I enjoy the team spirit and efficiency throughout each job. I also am glad I no longer have to go to the gym due to the physical and mental workouts we have on a daily basis!

Leeanne

War of the Worlds fanatic Leeanne has lived in Bristol for the past 15yrs.. with our Operations Manager! Family orientated & never one for sitting down, Leeanne worked for the NHS for 16yrs before coming on board with Smartmove. A keen gardener & baker, when she’s not socialising with friends, Leeanne has a not-so-secret love of all animals including dinosaurs – from films to dress designs!

I love the way we all look out for one another, not just at work but outside of work also. Working alongside the lads is always entertaining and as currently the only female on the vans, it's great to be accepted as part of the team!

Conrad

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Liam

An experienced barman previously & never ending football fanatic, Liam joined us after wanting a change of career & rose to the challenge of a more physical job, always with a happy disposition. A sociable music lover, who, when not at work, can be found gaming, following Formula 1 or boxing, or playing football at the weekends for his local team.

I really enjoy working with Smartmove, even though it is hard work - I enjoy the camaraderie between everyone!

Chris

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Simon

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Errol

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