Alexander Wilson

2 Ochiltree Drive, Mid Calder, Livingston, West Lothian EH53 0RX
Telephone:
01506 880423 (Home);
07879 678876 (Mobile)
Email:
jimmy121988@aol.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated and enthusiastic professional with strong business acumen and a background in Transport operations
Familiar with the health, safety and quality standards appropriate to the industry with the proven ability to ensure full compliance therewith. Quick to grasp new ideas, skills and concepts and to develop practical solutions to complex problems and issues. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, colleagues and suppliers alike. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating, training and developing, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.

CAREER SUMMARY

September 2016 — Present
Fire Extinguisher Engineer
Servicing extinguishers and Fire Equipment at
Customers premises throughout Scotland

March 2011 – August 2016
Self Employed Engineer / Franchise Owner
Involved with recycling of oils etc

1988-March 2011
WINCANTON LOGISTICS (Pullman Fleet Services)

2002-March 2011
Operations Manager
Responsible for the financial and operational management of five Commercial Vehicle Workshops throughout Scotland with the focus on service delivery and compliance
Identifying and maximising opportunities to develop the business whilst retaining existing key customer accounts
Responsible for ensuring all Vehicles are maintained to an exceptional high standard and carrying out regular audits on fleet and records
Maintaining full profit and loss accountability with responsibility for budget management and credit control
Demonstrating an excellent working knowledge of ISO9001 standards and facilitating full compliance across all sites
Additionally responsible for ensuring that all sites adhere to industry best practice standards and statutory regulations
Responsible for managing R & M cost for all contract vehicles across sites

1998-2002
VMU Manager
Managing a vehicle workshop and site and all associated facilities with responsibility for ensuring the achievement of customer KPIs
Ensuring full compliance is met and staff are kept up to date with current regulations.
Managing Fleet R & M costs in line with budgets
Leading the recruitment and selection process and identifying and meeting the training and development needs of new and existing members of staff
Carrying out regular staff appraisals and providing constructive feedback on positive and negative performance
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and suppliers and resolving any issues that may arise

1993-1998
Service Manager
Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the service department including supervising a team of Mechanics to ensure optimum productivity and quality

1989-1993
Workshop Controller
Controlling work throughput, overseeing workshop staff and liaising directly with customers and managers.

1988-1989
Mechanic
Working on own initiative and as part of a team to service, repair and maintain commercial vehicles and trailers

CAREER SUMMARY cont.

1984-1988
VOLVO TRUCK & BUS
Mechanic

1977-1984
RUSSELL OF BATHGATE
Apprentice Mechanic

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Professional:
Engineering Technician with the Institute of Road Transport Engineering

CPC:
Certificate of Professional Competence – International
Certificate of Professional Competence – Goods National

City & Guilds:
Motor Vehicle Craft Studies I, II & III

Cscs card

AFFILIATIONS
Full Member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineering
Member of the Society of Operations Engineers

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Managing Health & Safety Total Loss Control
Accident Investigation
Health & Safety Awareness
Developing Management Skills
Various Manufacturers Training Courses
Risk Assessment & COSHH Assessment
Discipline & Grievance Procedures

KEY I.T. SKILLS
Word, Excel, Internet and Email

PERSONAL DETAILS

Driving Licence:
Full/Clean & LGV1

Interests include:
Motorsports, Keep Fit, D.I.Y. & Gardening

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST