Our team combines decades of industry experience with a customer-first mindset. Handtrans is powered by a close-knit team that combines family values with professional expertise. Since the business was taken over by Luke Hand and Kieran Repton in 2022, we’ve entered a new era of growth, innovation, and service excellence. Meet the people who make it happen every day:
Kieran Repton
Managing Director
Kieran heads up daily business operations and strategic growth, focusing on efficiency, commercial awareness, and customer relationships. He is passionate about developing services that deliver measurable value to clients.
Email me: Kieran@handtrans.com
Luke Hand
Managing Director
Luke oversees all transport operations and brings over 20 years of experience in logistics and warehousing. As the son of founder Melvin Hand, Luke blends tradition with innovation, ensuring Handtrans remains reliable, forward-thinking, and solutions-driven..
Email me: Luke@handtrans.com
Paul Thompson
Pallet Network Manager
Paul manages Handtrans’ Pallet Network operations, ensuring every pallet is handled, scanned, and routed efficiently. His focus on network performance means customers benefit from seamless, on-time deliveries.
Email me: Paul@handtrans.com
Brad Smith
Warehouse Operations
With oversight of our 40,000 sq ft facility, Brad ensures safe, organised, and efficient handling of goods—whether palletised or bespoke consignments—ready for timely dispatch.
Email me: Warehouse@handtrans.com
Simon Mumby
Distribution Manager
Simon has full and effective control of the Handtrans groupage department and is responsible for maximising efficiency in terms of economy and service across the fleet of 26T taillift curtainsided vehicles.
Email me: Simon@handtrans.com
Jared Hickson
Traffic Operations
Tasked with the planning and operating of Handtrans’ Rigid Vehicle fleet and Groupage operations, Jared is excellent at building relationships with customers and offers brilliant customer service and results.
Email me: Jared@handtrans.com
Chris East
Full Loads Manager
Chris is responsible for the planning and operating of our Full Load services and the management of our Articulated vehicles and trailers. He is a highly knowledgeable planner with years of experience and a CPC in Road Haulage.
Email me: Chris.East@handtrans.com
Matty Burton
Pallet Network Operations
Matty is a very effective planner and is responsible for the delivery planning of our local Palletforce vehicles. He is also responsible for the daily collection of our customer’s freight as well as ensuring all consignments are processed through the Palletforce network.
Email me: Matty@handtrans.com
Chris Lawrance
Pallet Network Operations
Along with Matty, Chris is responsible for ensuring that our customer’s freight is transited through the Palletforce network in an efficient manner. He plans the daily deliveries and effectively organises drivers and vehicles to accommodate large volumes of pallets each night.
Email me: Chris@handtrans.com
Diane Hammond
Accounts
Managing invoicing, compliance, and back-office systems, Diane keeps the business running smoothly so our operations team can focus on moving freight.
Email me: Diane@handtrans.com
Nadine Hand
Accounts
Your first point of contact for PODS, tracking, and queries, Nadine ensures clear communication and proactive updates at every stage of the process.
Email me: Accounts@handtrans.com
Drivers & Fleet
Our professional drivers are the face of Handtrans on the road, trained to deliver on time, every time, with care for your goods and courtesy for your customers. Together with our fully telematics-enabled fleet, they represent the reliability and professionalism our clients depend on.
