Danny Betts MSOE MIRTE

9 Theobalds Court, Cheshunt, Herts, EN88EB
07393612781
dannybetts1990@icloud.com

Personal Statement

I am a flexible and experienced Engineering manager with excellent time management skills. I am a good communicator with proven inter personal skills and am used to working in a team whilst also being capable of using own initiative. I am skilled in dealing with problems in a resourceful manner and negotiating to achieve beneficial agreement. I am always enthusiastic to learn and undertake new challenges.

Skills Matrix

Project management | change management | Fleet Management |procurement | business support | interim management | restructuring | planning |compliance |communication | leadership | Transportation | Logistics | Engineering

Career Detail

First Bus UK – Mechanical Engineer (including apprenticeship)
Sept 2006 – Apr 2012
I started with First Bus UK when I left school at the age of 16; I completed my apprenticeship which gave me the skills and experience to become a fully skilled engineer. I worked within a team of 15 other engineers ensuring vehicles were maintained to the correct standards. I achieved this with the relevant training on specific vehicle types using basic and technical diagnostic equipment to carry out repairs. Although I wasn’t officially put through any other skillset I could carry out electrical repairs and vehicle body work.

First Bus UK – Engineering Supervisor
Apr 2012 – Dec 2014
Working within a busy workshop and directly responsible for a team of engineers, service delivery assistants and cleaning staff, I have to ensure all my staff are complying to all company and law health and safety regulations while trying to provide a timely and reliable service. I have to work within set budgets set by senior management and ensure we are achieving are set KPI’s.

First Bus UK – Interim Engineering Manager
Jan 2014 – Apr 2014
Was approached by senior management in the Essex area to work on a three month secondment basis to give assistance in one of their depots which was slightly under performing. I was directly responsible for the running of the depot in respect to the compliance of the vehicles, the appearance and the cleanliness, while staying within company budgets and working to company KPI’s

Arriva Bus UK – Assistant Engineering Manager
Jan 2015 – Dec 2015
As an AEM the main role is to assist the engineering manager in all matters affecting the day to day running of the engineering operation in a London bus garage and deputise for him in his absence. This would include working closely with the operating management team and general manager to maximise mileage performance and to improve quality while maintaining the budget set by senior management. It also involves motivating and managing the workforce at the location to promote excellent standards while complying to all health and safety regulations set out by the law and the company.

Abellio Bus UK – Engineering Shift Manager
Dec 2015 – April 2016 (Redundant)
Managing a depot which consists of around 250 buses, I’m assisting the Engineering Manager in all aspects of running a bus garage and stepping up in his absence. Currently working on a project to increase the MOT pass rate and successfully increased so far to the 95% mark.

Arriva Bus UK – Engineer/Fitter
May 2016 – Feb 2017
After being made redundant from my previous employment, I approached Arriva Stevenage who was recruiting for engineers and I worked shifts.

Sullivan Buses – Engineer/Fitter
Feb 2017 – Current

Education and Qualifications

• Thorpe St Andrew High School – GCSE – Maths, English, Science, ICT, Business Studies, Geography.
• Coventry College – NVQ 3 – Passenger service motor mechanics.
• Manchester College – IRTEC – Inspection Technician
• Manchester College – IRTEC – Advanced Technician.
• MDR Training LTD – CPC – National & International CPC for Transport Managers
• IOSH – Health and safety.

Hobbies and Interests

As a qualified senior sailing and powerboat instructor I enjoy being out on the open water teaching young people (usually scouts) how to gain the basic skills to sail and drive powerboats. I also enjoy doing it for my own pleasure. I have made many trips across the English Channel in high powered crafts. I also enjoying travelling to other countries to visit family and go on holidays.

References

Jon Eardley – Engineering Director Arriva Midlands – 07733014571
Mike Smith – Engineering Manager First Bus – 07525273812