LEIGHTON JAMES BA (HONS)
2 BILBOROUGH DRIVE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE SN3 2GZ
Tel: 01793 542 614
Mobile: 07720 277 034
Email: leightonjames@talktalk.net

Objective
• A reliable, capable and enthusiastic Middle-Manager with 25 years managerial experience who is able to take on the senior management and coordination duties of any leadership role. Possessing 20 years extensive experience in Transport and Warehousing, supporting, developing and motivating teams and driving continuous improvements across a wide range of work activities. Having a proven track record of coming up with practical improvement initiatives, reducing costs and exceeding targets. Currently seeking a new challenge by joining a suitable organisation that rewards hard work and offers good opportunities for career development, with a willingness to relocate.

Latest Position
• Transport Shift Manager
November 2015 – May 2017
XPO Logistics (B&Q Contract), Swindon, Wiltshire. SN3 4QS.

Relevant Transport Experience
• Holder of International Operators CPC.
• Responsible for a 5% fuel saving on teams deliveries, saving £29k per annum.
• Efficient & cost effective routing of vehicles saving 7% on fuel per annum.
• Tachograph analysis and ensuring legal compliance. Reduced infringements by over 10%.
• Control of a £4m per annum fuel account.
• Responsible for reducing shrinkage by 3% due to efficient miss-delivery investigation.
• Overseeing 200+ members of staff on a day to day basis.
• Previously responsible for 6 supervisors and 28 drivers.
• Development of team through coaching and appraisals and ensuring they meet their KPI’s.
• Maintenance of a £500k per annum Severn Crossing account.
• Experience of working in a 52,000 sq. meters environment with up to 500 vehicle movements per day.
• Ensure drivers meet driving laws and WTD rules.
• Experience at using routing programs such as Paragon and Mercury.
• Compiling reports and presentation to Area Managers and Directors.
• Analysing Tru Tac, Isotrak and CAMbus reports to achieve performance and reduce costs.
• Vehicle accident investigation, insurance and 3rd party liaison.
• Carrying out drug and alcohol testing.
• Responsible for 200+ members Rota and Holidays using Excel.
• Induction for new starters, development program and coaching.
• Forecasting of staffing levels and liaising with agency.
• Ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and within strict time scales.
• Overview monitoring of 68 tractor units and 76 trailers.
• Experience at Cross-Dock operations.
• Dealing with investigation and disciplinary issues.
• Overseeing day to day running of transport office.
• HGV Class 1 license holder with CPC qualification card.

Project Work Completed
• Outsourcing of frozen goods to another distributor.
• Redevelopment of delivery window schedule with a £4 million budget.
• Fuel efficient trunking routes.
• Road To Zero – accident analysis, comparison and conclusion.

Additional Experience
• Experienced in dealing with Unions and Representatives.
• Recruiting and dismissal of employees.
• Handling large amounts of cash.
• Running a £250k per week retail store.
• Extensive Stock Management Control.
• Sales forecasting & stock forecasting management.
• Zero and high inventory stock investigation.
• Supplier purchasing.
• One on one coaching and self-development programs.
• First Aid and Defibrillator trained.

Work History
• C&D Shift Manager
May 2015 – November 2015
DPD, Swindon

• Transport Control Manager
March 2015 – May 2015
DHL (M&S Contract), Swindon

• Transport Section Leader
December 2006 – March 2015
Aldi Stores Ltd, Swindon

• Driving Instructor
February 2005 – December 2006
BSM (franchise), Swindon

• Public House Manager
September 2000 – February 2005.
Kestrel Brewery, Netherhampton

• Stock Control Manager
November 1996 – September 2000
J Sainsbury PLC, Calne

• Fresh Foods Supervisor September 1992 – November 1996
Kwik Save Foodstores Ltd, Melksham

Academic
• International Operators CPC, 2015
• BA (Hons) Degree, Open University 2009
• Diploma In Music, Open University 2009
• Higher Certificate In Youth Studies, Open University 2007
• 8 GCSE Passes, George Ward School 1991

Interests
• Member of the Wiltshire Special Constabulary 1997 – 2001
• Listening to music, playing in bands, fencing, swimming, cooking, reading, writing, comedy TV, family & friends, pets, sun holidays, poker, endangered animals.

References
• Available on request