Kenneth William McAlpine
6 Celandine Court
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8EU
Telephone: 01670 810106 (Home); 07932998747 (Mobile)
Email: mcalpine_ken@hotmail.com

Personal Information

● Marital Status:​ Married
● Nationality:​ British
● Date of Birth:​ 21/07/56
● Dependants:​ None
● NI Number: ​YZ810348B

Personal Statement

A dedicated and results driven manager with a successful background and achievements. Experienced in working with the competitive retail and automotive industries with the primary focus on exceeding expectations for customer service delivery. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating and training, a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.

Professional Experience

1999–2018
ASDA Logistics
● Commenced as a C+E driver at Washington Chill Distribution Centre (CDC) having various promotions
and roles in transport, planning, seconded Team Leader and Line Manager, Department Manager at Washington (CDC) current role Regional fleet and improvement manager at ASDA Retail for Home Shopping North East.

1995–1999
Approved driving instructor (ADI)
● Self employed as a driving instructor with a very high first time pass result.

1972 – 1995
HM Forces Army (Vehicle mechanic)
● During a twenty four year career as vehicle mechanic I served in Germany, Northern Ireland, Canada and a secondment to the Kuwait army as an instructor 1984 -1986
● Responsible for a team of mechanics, instrument technicians, gun-fitters and electricians ensuring all repairs and servicing carried out to a high standard.
● Managed a yearly servicing and inspections programme for all equipment from rifles to Challenger tanks.
● Controlled MOT inspections for soldiers and dependents personal vehicles in the German Regimental barracks.
● During the last six years as a Staff Sergeant would regularly carry out the duties of Orderly Officer in barracks securing the safety and welfare of up to four hundred soldiers.
● As a soldier would also ensure myself and soldiers below my rank were immaculate on parades.

Education

● 7 GCSE Maths, Science, Woodwork, Geography, History, English Language and Literature.

Professional Development

● City & Guilds qualified Vehicle mechanic.
● Certificate of professional competence in Road Haulage national and international. (Operator)
● Certificate of professional competence (Driver)
● CLAIT
● Driving instructor. (ADI)
● Presentation skills.
● Colloquial Arabic

IT Skills

● Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email

Additional Information

● Driving Licence Full UK Motorcycle, car and C+E
● Health Excellent; non-smoker
● Interests Cycling, organised several 3 day events over the last 7 years at CDC Washington.

References Are Available On Request