Site Manager at Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College

I was the lead contact on-site for all employees for the transition of all departments to WS systems and policies and held the Transport Manager position for the West Midlands area depots and supported and managed those Depot Managers and Operation Support Managers to ensure compliance with the legal and moral requirements of the curtainside haulage operationKey responsibilities• Transport Manager having continuous and effective responsibility for the management of the transport operations of the business• Carry out Toolbox Talks, updating and refreshing driver knowledge• Working closely with warehousing customers to arrange storage requirements and onward delivery of single pallets and full trailer loads of their products• Working closely with the UPN network of members and group to ensure on time and in full palletised freight deliveries in the CV postcode area. Achieving Platinum and Gold Awards for service to customers and fellow network members• Site security and fire prevention• Building and electrical safety and compliance• Sourcing goods materials and services for the premises and fleet• Document and record all lifting equipment maintenance and testing (LOLER)• Review and issue Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours infringements on a weekly basis. Discuss, offer advice and review any recurring problems to ensure compliance• Managing the insurance policy and accident reporting (fleet and all risks)• Risk assessments and method statements• Safe systems of work (internal and customer)• Ensure staff are issued with and use PPE as required• Customer site safety and compliance through toolbox talks and communications

In Transit is a family owned haulage business subcontracting for national and international hauliers as well as direct with manufacturers and suppliers. They are also the Warwickshire pallet delivery member for UPN.

I developed the Installation department by installing and carrying out complete energy chain system installations and warranty inspections of igus products at customer sites throughout the UK and WorldwideThe role involved meetings and discussions with all levels of management within igus, with customers and end users to ascertain their requirements and propose, source, purchase, assemble and install a complete system solution. I also had meetings with sub-contractors and staff to convey the customers expectations and requirements to ensure a smooth and trouble free project.I carried out inspections of third party installs and reported any shortfalls to specification and also trained external engineers to carry out rectification and installation of igus systems

I was promoted to this role to create a new strategic business unit within igus UK to assemble complete plug and play energy chain systems for customers. The role required initial customer visits to develop interest, analyse and quote the customer. We would then source all components, electrical and mechanical to assemble required units to customer drawings or specifications. Enabling a single order plug and play assembly for the customer.

Internal promotion to UK Chainflex Product Manager to assist Sales Engineers with technical support for the growing range of hi-flex cables for use in Energy Chain applications. Visit customers to ascertain their requirements and then propose a solution using current products or liase with Worldwide HQ and cable manufacturer to design and produce a specific cable for their requirements. Escort customers to our cable and energy chain manufacturing facilities in Germany.

Sales engineer selling Energy Chain, Chainflex Cables and Iglidur Polymer Bearings for the South West of England