Rick Cottam
Transport Co-ordinator – H E Transport Services
Gillingham ME8
07562 705802

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in Logistics/Transport management. Astute in identifying operational requirements, creating implementation plans and effectively coordinating with cross functional teams to achieve objectives.
Demonstrated ability to implement effective process controls and quality improvement initiatives.
Continually monitoring productivity of the transport department & conduct management reviews for cost reporting & variance analysis.
Establish an effective logistics maintainance program, seamlessly co-ordinated all subcontracted management responsibilities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Transport Co-ordinator
H.E Transport Services
2015 – Present
Co-ordinating a fleet of various types of vehicles including operations/technical management.

Director
Mechanic-All Ltd – Kent
2011 – 2015

Professional Driver
Mainstream Training UK
2010 – 2011
Driving heavy goods vehicles as and when required for various companies delivering around the UK.

Professional Driver/Operator and Logistics Coordinator
Mems Power Generation – Gillingham
2000 – 2010
• Co-ordinating large logistical operations for planned EDF overhead power line maintenance shut downs.
• Transporting very large power generation units.
• Driving and operating lorry mounted cranes up to 68 T/M

Motorcycle Technician
1984 – 2000
As a senior Technician/Operations Manager working in main dealerships my main duties were:
• Managing staff,
• Customer service,
• Managing stock,
• Training staff plus other duties.

Driving Licence
Full clean UK licences held for: Car, Motorcycle, Class 1 LGV

1977-1981 Education

EDUCATION

Maths
Sir Robert Napier Secondary School

SKILLS

Transport & Logistics Managment, Fleet Managment, International CPC OCR Qualification, Operations Management, Plant Knowledge, Transport planning, Risk Assessment/Method Statement experience, Technical Mechanical/Electrical Knowledge, ECDL IT Level 2

LINKS
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rick-cottam-62577592

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: United Kingdom
Branch: 2nd Queens
Rank: Private

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

International CPC OCR
Present
Diploma in transport management O-Licence holder

ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
Present
IT Level 2

Asdan Certification
Present
Health & Safety In The Workplace

MILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport)
2017-03 – 2018-03
Member Of The Charted Institute Of Logistics & Transport

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills
• Transport & Logistics Management
• Fleet Management
• International CPC OCR Qualification
• Operations Management
• Plant Knowledge
• Transport planning
• Risk Assessment/Method Statement experience
• Health and safety qualified
• Technical Mechanical/Electrical Knowledge
• ECDL IT Level 2