Mr Sands has been appointed to lead the team as brand director for the Wayside Group and head of business, drawing on his national dealership experience to deliver exceptional customer service and business development.

His new management team includes Mark Stevens from Clophill, who has been appointed as retail sales manager, and Paul Robertson from Tattenhoe, who has been appointed to the role of fleet sales manager and has previously worked for brands such as Mercedes, advising fleet managers at international level on how to get the most out of their commercial vehicles.

The new recruits will join recently promoted aftersales manager Buck Rogers from Willen who has worked at Wayside Van Centre for over 12 years.

Speaking of the new team Mr Sands said: 'Our customers can be confident that they will receive the very best service from our staff here at Wayside. With our new team now in place, we are completely committed to providing a first-class service, whether our customers are looking at buying new or used vans, buying parts or accessories, or using our fully equipped workshop for service or repair.

'We really understand that their vans are tools of their trade and we are determined to provide a service that recognises this. Our customers operate vans to support their business, if the van is off the road, their business stops and we understand this.

'Our team is now in place to drive our business forward, making sure that all of our customers go away completely satisfied, whatever their reason for visiting or getting in touch.'