New Bristol Street Motors Ford recruit Rob Lewis is ready to tackle anything in his new role of general manager of the Gloucester branch.

A former semi-professional footballer with Bath City, Lewis started his career in 1980 as a trainee technician and has worked across most dealership departments including sales, aftersales and servicing.

Lewis said: “It’s great to be welcomed to the Bristol Street Motors family. The company has a fantastic reputation and I’m exceptionally pleased to join.

“As I’ve worked in pretty much every position there is within a dealership I have a great understanding coming into this role and I’m ready to use that experience to develop the team.

“I believe it is important that businesses make a positive impact on the communities in which they work. I’m looking forward to forging links with the Gloucester community and want to work with local charities, schools and sports clubs.”

Ian Harrison, who oversees Bristol Street Motors’ Ford division, said: “It’s fantastic to have someone as experienced as Rob joining Bristol Street Motors and we’re sure he will become a vital asset to the business.”