David Selby
Assistant Depot Manager – Ritter Courivaud
Oakham
07581 062198

A versatile and multi skilled professional able to work independently or as part of a team, who has help to increase and preserve business effectiveness and profitability through a quality and
customer oriented approach. Attributes such as clarity, determination, enthusiasm, willingness to both listen and learn coupled with a sense of humour have combined to produce an impressive record
of success in the following areas.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• HEALTH AND SAFETY
• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
• DISTRIBUTION

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Depot Manager
Ritter Courivaud – 2016-11 – Present
A new role supporting the Depot Manager in running the operation as well as responsibility for The Health & Safety & BRC aspect of the site, ensuring all policies, procedures and guidelines are
implemented and adhered to. I ensure I have the right team in place to operate the depot efficiently, safely and within legal constraints, whilst offering the highest customer service standards at
all time, coupled with managing and controlling the overhead budget.

Logistics Manager
VQS Logistics – 2016-04 – 2016-11
Started- up the logistics Department at VQS to enhance the profitability of the “inspect & collect” model. Already we have 14 drivers covering the country and early signs are that we are makin
£10k after start-up costs have been taken out.

Transport Manager
“Manheim Auctions” – 2011-05 – 2016-04
Following being made redundant, I returned to work two days later with the above role. I am responsible for multi- site legal responsibilities ( “O” license holder) of running a fleet along with a
50+ “platers” coupled with outside contractors’ and regularly organised the delivery and collection of over 2000 + vehicles a week, within the budgets associated with fleet & “HR” management. I
ensure the vehicles are routed in order for “Manheim Auctions” to collect and deliver in the most cost effective way within the set KPIs and exceeding profit expectations.

Area Manager (South)
“ICARE Group” – 2010-02 – 2011-05
Area Manager covering The South for The “ICARE” Group Meals on Wheels, operationally overseeing the four largest contracts. Delivering in excess of 20,000 meals per week. I have complete control
of budgets including stock coupled with full control of 96 vehicles presently covering the contract.
I have also excellent knowledge of “TUPE” and worked very closely with local Authorities and Unions on this
issue.

June 2009 – Feb 2010
When made redundant I have continued working on a voluntary basis for The National Road Safety Charity “BRAKE” delivering hard hitting interactive road safety presentations to company drivers and
schools nationally. On the 25th June 2009 I was awarded The National Road Safety Ambassador of The Year for the work I have completed in the community delivering road safety messages as well as
work with bereaved parents. I also redesigned the 11 to 15 year olds workshop and gained sponsorship to support the project. I have coupled this with working with various employment agencies and H
& S consultancy / Vehicle consultancy work.

Learning & Development Specialist
– 2005-01 – 2009-05
Design/Deliver/Evaluate soft skills training such as sales recruitment techniques, communication and assertiveness, management development to first line staff and senior management. Experience of
using blended learning solutions in the form of coaching, workshops, classroom, genesis and e-learning.
Provide a consultancy approach to training and design training to suit the business needs. Responsible for training 10,000 employees across the company.
Provide mentor support to graduates on the graduate management scheme. Ensure training is aligned to business objectives to improve performance.

Wolseley UK
Key Accounts Executive
Working within a very high-pressure environment, I am responsible for generating quotations for heating and plumbing contracts within SE London and Kent. Whilst adhering to strict margin
constraints, it is essential to maximise profits for Wolseley UK whilst trying to remain competitive within the current market place. Effectively managing a portfolio of customers working
concurrently with a team of key accounts managers and outlet branches to secure business. Including the Olympic project.

Engineering/Operations Manager
Schneider Tankwise – 2002 – 2005
Provided an effective engineering and vessel management for clients of Schneider Industry. Responsible for in the supervision and quality control of both sub contractors and company engineers
throughout England and Wales.

Customer Service Engineer
Calor Gas – 1989 – 2002
To supervise and liaise with third party contractors in the safe installation and maintenance of bulk vessels on behalf of Calor Gas. To carry out training and auditing of third party contractors
where appropriate. To assist in providing an effective response to emergencies and incidents. To provide technical support on special projects and the storage, handling and use of LPG in response
from internal and external sources. To carry out safety audits in conjunction with The HSE and to provide an advisory service at Calor owned and customer locations.
To carry out where necessary gas fitting work involved with installation, maintenance and testing of LPG installations.

Bodyguard and Chauffeur to General Davies
HM FORCES – ARMY – 1986 – 1989
Responsible for detailing driver’s tasks and supervising of the servicing of the vehicles. Having sufficient of vehicle recovery and able to drive a number of different vehicles and maintain them.
Also took charge of the
unit servicing team. Between 1986 and 1989 I was appointed to the position of Bodyguard and Chauffeur to General Davies.

Soldier
HM FORCES – ARMY – 1978 – 1989
West Germany/Northern Ireland

EDUCATION

“O” Level in English
Evesham High School
1973 – 1978

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• “TAP” Certificate Training delivery Skills.
• CPC RSA Road Haulage Operations
• LGV 1
• HSE First Aider
• IOSH Managing Safely
• RHA Managing an “O” Licence
• Fire Marshals Course
• Internal Auditors Awareness Course
• Haccp Level 2