Andrew Darvill Transport Operations Manager – Reays Coaches Ltd
Silloth
07852 778 041

WORK EXPERIENCE

Transport Operations Manager
Reays Coaches Ltd
2017-04 – Present
Key responsibilities:
* Managing a transport planning team along with 4 depots across the North West.
* Leading a team of over 100 drivers, operations and admin staff.
* Delivering KPI’s to the board of directors
* Working alongside the compliance team to ensure the company operates within the legislation.
* Managing drivers rest days and holiday requests.
* Processing Itineraries to ensure they comply with driver’s hours and rest requirements.
* Monitoring local, national and international legislation to ensure compliance.
* Dealing with driver grievances, employment reviews and disciplinary proceedings.
* Developing and implementing new procedures to bring the company into the digital era.
* Transport Management CPC Holder (Required Qualification to obtain an Operator’s Licence)

Transport Operations Manager
Durham City Coaches Ltd
2010-09 – 2017-04
Key responsibilities:
* Managing drivers and overseeing the allocation of their work load ensuring cost effectiveness.
* Leading a team of Operations, Admin and Workshop Staff.
* Managing the operators licence, OCRS risk score and compliance.
* Procurement of stock & parts for the workshop and vehicles, reducing costs where possible.
* Managing regular quality, maintenance checks and servicing of fleet vehicles.
* Managing drivers rest days and tachograph records.
* Processing Itineraries to ensure they comply with driver’s hours and rest requirements.
* Monitoring local, national and international legislation to ensure compliance.
* Dealing with driver grievances’ and disciplinary proceedings.
* Selling and upselling the hire of coaches for a variety of requirements.
* Making key decisions in the absence of the Managing Director to ensure the business can operate effectively.
* Website design, development and managing companies social media accounts

Coach/PCV Driver
Durham City Coaches Ltd
2009-06 – 2010-09
Key responsibilities:
* Driving coaches both in the UK and throughout Europe
* Ensuring a thorough first use check is completed before departing the depot
* To provide outstanding customer service
* To ensure the vehicle is left clean and ready for service for the next driver
* Complying with driver’s hours and road traffic regulations.

PCV Bus Driver
Go Ahead Northern
2008-06 – 2009-05
Key Responsibilities:
* Driving single and doubled decked vehicles on local service runs.
* Carrying out first use checks to ensure the vehicle is fit for service
* Operating to often tight timetables ensuring the correct timings are followed
* Cash handling including cashing in at the end of the shift.

Managing Director
Spotless Aquaclean Ltd
2008-03 – 2008-03
* Day to day running of the business.
* Dealing with customer enquiries and following up sales leads.
* Managing staff and a fleet of vans.
* Procurement of stock.
* Keeping a diary of all work.
* Managing the business finances and monitoring cash flow.

EDUCATION

NVQ in Level 7
Rossett High School – Harrogate
1995-09 – 2000-06