Neil Walker
Sunderland
0191 5147224

Transport Manager with over 20 years’ experience in multi drop environment. Dealing with all kind of transport issues from the routing of vehicles to dealing with VOSA to upgrade an operator’s licence. Counter balance / Pivot Forklift Certificates National and International CPC Holder. Holder of driver’s qualification card. Level 2 Excel training completed.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere

WORK EXPERIENCE

Delivery driver / Warehouse Asst
Graham Plumbing Merchants – North Shields
2016-04 – Present
North Shields
Responsibilities
•Making deliveries to customers around North East area.
•Keeping vehicle in a clean condition.
•Warehouse duties when required.
•Assisting planner with daily routing of vehicles.

Transport Manager / Warehouse Manager
George Smith Ltd – Cramlington
2014-09 – 2016-03
5 Moorlands Way Nelson Park Ind Est Cramlington
Responsibilities
•Daily routing of vehicles for deliveries in UK
•Live de-briefs of drivers on their return to Factory.
•Briefing drivers on next day’s deliveries.
•Covering for drivers
•Inputting daily computer work for budgets.
•Booking vehicles in for service and inspections.
•Daily contact with customers.
•Warehouse management with stock furniture and hire furniture.

Operations Manager
Olleco North East – Chester
2013-06 – 2014-09
Drum Industrial Estate Chester -Le – Street Co Durham
Responsibilities
•Named Transport Manager for two Depots in North East region.
•Checking of Tachographs for infringements for both Depots
•Live de-briefs of drivers on their return to Yard.
•Briefing drivers on next day’s deliveries.
•Routing of vehicles on UPS system
•Inputting daily computer work.
•Booking vehicle in for service and inspections.
•Daily contact with customers.
•Covering for General Manager in his absence

Transport Manager
Mark Johnston Racing – Middleham
2009-07 – 2013-03
Middleham North Yorkshire
Responsibilities;
•Bringing company in line with the WTD for full and part time drivers.
•Checking of Tachographs for infringements.
•Training of full and part time drivers on driver’s hours regulations.
•Live de-briefs of drivers on their return to Yard.
•Daily contact with drivers regarding daily vehicle checks.
•Checking drivers are keeping vehicle in a clean condition
•Inputting daily computer work.
•Booking vehicle in for service and inspections.
•Keeping a fleet of company cars in a safe and serviceable condition.
•Driving duties in UK and Europe.
•Trained in Disciplinary and grievance procedures

Transport Supervisor DHL Supply Chain – Spennymoor – 2007-11 – 2009-07
C/o Boots the Chemist Spennymoor
Responsibilities;
•Assisting Transport Controller in the daily running of Transport office.
•Checking to see if all deliveries are as scheduled.
•Live de-briefs of drivers on their return to depot.
•Daily contact with drivers regarding daily vehicle checks.
•Checking drivers are keeping vehicle in a clean condition
•Inputting daily computer work.
•Monitoring KPLs are to budget
•Arranging vehicle for service.
•Trained in Disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Transport Supervisor/Manager J.R Holland Food Services – Gateshead – 2002-03 – 2007-11
Gateshead
Responsibilities;
•Looking after up to 24 vehicles, keeping vehicles servicing within the service schedule.
•Daily contact with customer’s complaints and queries.
•Daily briefing of drivers
•Daily contact with drivers regarding daily vehicle checks.
•Checking drivers are keeping vehicle in a clean condition
•Dealing with the routing of vehicles and checking on new accounts.
•Keeping fuel costs as low as possible

Transport Manager MKG Frozen foods – Darlington – 1999-11 – 2002-02
Darlington
Responsibilities:
•The daily running of a transport office.
•Routing vehicles for next day’s deliveries.
•Spot checks on tachographs.
•Planning inspection and service of up to 12 vehicles
•Keeping service records filed.
•Covering for Depot Manager while away from the depot

Driver/ Assistant to Transport Manager J.R Holland Food Services – Gateshead – 1995-08 – 1999-11
Gateshead
•Making deliveries of fresh produce around the North East of England
•Keeping 7.5ton vehicle in clean condition
•Driving within legal limits of hours and speed
•Collecting of cash off customers
•Assisting former Transport Manager with the daily running of Transport office

EDUCATION

Sunderland College
Sunderland
2007-03 – 2007-06

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SKILLS
• National and International CPC Holder
• Full Driving licence with C1 entitlement with full drivers CPC.
• FTA Trained Digital Tachograph trainer
• Computing skills Excel level 2 completed
• Comprehensive knowledge of Transport laws
• Can work alone or in a Group
• Counterbalance / Pivot Forklift Certificates