David Ruddy
Chard TA20
d_w_ruddy@hotmail.com
07824690777
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BERUFSERFAHRUNG

Assistant Transport Manager
Future Industrial Services Ltd – Honiton
Oktober 2015 bis Gegenwart
〓Manage the Compliance of 50+ HGV C and C+E, Van and Car drivers.
〓Manage a Fleet of 70 owned and contract hire articulated tankers, rigid tankers, vans, cars and trailers.
〓Responsible for initial and ongoing driver induction training, familiarization training and assessment, risk assessment training and CPC training.
〓Management and holiday cover for the Transport Planner, Compliance Supervisor.
〓Management of customer contracts, negotiating changes in terms and price.

British Army
The Royal Logistic Corps
2000 bis Gegenwart

Transport Supervisor, Compliance, Training and Equipments
Bale Group Ltd – Honiton
Januar 2012 bis Oktober 2015
〓Responsible for a fleet of articulated tankers, rigid tankers, vans, cars and trailers.
〓Responsible for 50+ drivers, ensuring they adhere to all relevant regulations and legislation.
〓Responsible for the training and familiarisation of all drivers, new and current.
〓Manage vehicle insurance, AA breakdown account, Key Fuels account, Tamar and Severn Bridge accounts.
〓Investigate accidents and incidents, recover costs were possible, recommend improvements to help avoid a future reoccurrence.

British Army
The Royal Logistic Corps
Januar 2008 bis Januar 2012
Responsible for a fleet of ten military Heavy Goods vehicles, ten military ambulances five Land Rovers and various trailers.
• Responsible for managing a team of ten people, increasing their productivity and ensuring their proper execution of procedures.
• Operated a new computer programme designed to help manage military vehicles. Updated all processes and systems to synchronise with the software.
• Regularly audited each vehicles’ documents and ensured the vehicles were fully serviceable.
Accounted for mileage, fuel and use as per the company’s legislation.
• Controlled the use of each vehicle ensuring they were used in accordance with local laws and company policies.
Improved an underperforming fleet by recreating the vehicle booking system and ensuring vehicles were properly maintained. Audited all vehicle documents history and corrected all previous mistakes. Updated all processes and achieved a pass of the highest merit, in the biggest inspection the company holds, the annual equipment care inspection. This was the first pass for the Unit in several years.
White Fleet Manager and Co-ordinator 2008 – 2012
• Controlled the booking, maintenance and use of a fleet of ten civilian vehicles including a VIP car, ensuring they were where they needed to be on time and in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Created new processes and refreshed old ones so the fleet would be more efficient.
• Responsible for the hiring and coordination of two vehicles which were used for a visit from HRH Prince Phillip.
• Controlled 95 fuel cards and ensured they were being used as laid out in the company policy.
Created a strong working relationship with local camps to create a friendly working atmosphere between different Units. Quickly found contacts in each area by networking and built a strong relationship by helping and advising when needed. This enabled the unit to use local assets and resources freely. This proved to be extremely beneficial especially while the Unit was away on operations.

Servicing Facility Supervisor
HM FORCES THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS
2005 bis 2008
Controlled and managed the booking of over 100 Heavy Goods Vehicles, Land Rovers and armoured vehicles
• Supervised a small team of 4 who were expected to service vehicles to the highest standards.
• Monitored the stock level of oils, lubricants and parts. Placed orders and replenished as necessary.
• Responsible for the use and serviceability of proper protective equipment and conforming to COSHH regulations.
Worked alongside German mechanics who spoke very little English. Quickly built a friendly atmosphere and communicated were necessary with pictures. Was able to learn German to a good standard in a short period of time.

Dangerous Goods Driver
HM FORCES THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS
2001 bis 2005
Responsible for the carriage of dangerous goods including explosives, all over the world and across various terrains sometimes in extreme climates.
• Responsible for the routine maintenance of vehicles including Heavy Goods vehicles, Land Rovers and armoured vehicles.
• Drove single manned vehicles for long periods of time, sometimes up to 16 hours.
• Responsible for the loading, lashing and security of loads valued in excess of a million pound.
Moved approximately 6000 tonnes of ammunition 560 miles across desert terrain in extreme temperatures. A journey that took over 16 hours one way and involved multinational forces.
Overcame several mechanical problems, ranging from oil leaks to brake failure, and was able to deliver the biggest ammunition move since the Second World War.

TRAINING AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Completed a Road Haulage and Distribution advanced apprenticeship with DEF LOG VQ
BTEC NVQ level 2 transporting goods by road
Team Medics Course
Achieved Promotion to Lance Corporal and completed a Promotion Leadership course

Key skills level 2 in:
• Application of number
• Communication
• Information and communication technology
• Improving own learning and performance
• Working with others

NVQ level 2 in:
• Store, retrieve and supply information
• Process documents relating to goods and services
• Contribute to the maintenance of health and safety in the workplace
• Contribute to the security of the workplace
• Contribute to effective working relationships
• Contribute to the provision of customer services
• Organise and monitor the movement of goods and materials.

KENNTNISSE

Microsoft Office, Management, Logistics

MILITÄRSERVICE

Land, in dem Militärdienst absolviert wurde: Vereinigtes Königreich
Filiale: Royal Logistic Corps
Dienstgrad: L/Cpl
September 2000 bis Januar 2012
Belobigungen:
Awarded Rosette for active serviceIraq Medal and Bar

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Transport Manager CPC
November 2016 bis Gegenwart
PTTLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
März 2013 bis Gegenwart
IOSH Managing Safely
März 2018 bis Gegenwart

ZUSÄTZLICHE INFORMATION

KEY SKILLS

• Experienced with working under pressure and skilled in making quick decisions in a calm and rational manner.
• Extremely competent when it comes to working alone. Able to maintain concentration over long periods of time and trained to follow strict procedures and regulations.
• Excellent customer relation skills and adept at diffusing difficult situations.
• Enjoys a challenge, proven several times while employed as a White Fleet manager controlling a very busy fleet.