AN operations manager who ‘consistently goes the extra mile’ is in the running for an industry award.

Mike Round, 35, who works at food storage company Rick Bestwick, is one of five finalists in the Logistics Champion of the Year category of the frozen food industry’s People Awards.

Mike, who lives in Warrington, has been nominated for going 'above and beyond the call of duty' in his role as operations manager at the Golborne firm.

He said: “I’m humbled to have been shortlisted.

"Logistics is fast-paced and testing, but that’s what I love about it. This nomination is an honour.”

Mike will be one of more than 40 people from the frozen food industry in contention for 10 awards which will be presented at a ceremony on the evening of February 22 at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole.

Colin Taylor, chief executive of Rick Bestwick’s parent company Magnavale, said: “Mike’s performance as a manager has been outstanding and leading by example.

"He shows his team the meaning of the term ‘work ethic.’ This recognition is richly deserved.”