Mark Thomson
Deputy Transport Manager – Colchester Garrison
Colchester
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An analytical, innovative and dynamic transport professional, holding International Transport Management CPC, who has a proven track record in providing all aspects of transport within a fastpaced, high pressure environment. Responsible for transport operations for multiple organisations with both military and civilian personnel, providing excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance. Currently looking for a suitable transport managers opportunity to join a successful and growing business and to be an integral part of their future success.

Work Experience

Deputy Transport Manager
Colchester Garrison
June 2016 to Present
Role:
With almost 200 fleet vehicles of various size and multiple weekly hire vehicles to support approximately 4000 personnel split between multiple UK locations, I assist the Transport Manager in providing a full transport management facility, including vehicle bookings, hire bookings, fleet management, maintenance events, utilisation reports and improvements, cost capture, creating and providing training and guidance, authorising documentation, issuing fuel cards and liaising with outside organisations and contractors.
Duties:
• Ensuring organisation compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures.
• Identifying operational issues, potential problems and providing solutions.
• Creation and implementation of new procedures and best working practices.
• Maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Ensuring all organisation objectives are achieved.
Key Competencies and Skills:
• Possessing a good understanding of all relevant legal compliance and fleet controls.
• Experience of Budgets and Financial controls.
• Full understanding of transport operational systems.
• Good knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Manager
Hospital Arms Public House – Colchester
January 2013 to January 2016
Role:
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Responsible for the smooth running of the premises, staff and business performance. Maintaining high standards of service, beverages, food, health and safety and helping to deliver best possible experience to customers at all times.
Duties:
• HR responsibilities including recruitment, training and development of staff.
• Responsible for managing stock rotation, float, cashing up and opening and closing.
• Managing a team of 10 permanent bar and kitchen staff.
Key Competencies and Skills:
• Confident and articulate when communicating with customers.
• Strong customer-facing skills.

Soldier/Transport Operator
British Army
January 2005 to January 2013
Role:
Encompassing various roles within transport departments ranging from driving to management of fleet, both in the UK and overseas.
Duties:
• Motor Transport administration.
• Management of fleet servicing and maintenance.
Key Competencies and Skills:
• High levels of discipline in challenging situations.
• Assimilating new skills.