John Lancaster Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Assisting the Associate Director and Sales Team in the promotion of the Land Energy, Woodlets and Sorbeo brands of premium, UK produced wood pellets.

Andover

Seeking, developing and closing new business within the biomass fuel sector. Informing, educating and supporting engineers and end users of the benefits of using the highest quality, best value, UK produced and imported products.Providing unrivalled support to a chain of distributors. Attending exhibitions, industry relevant conferences and meetings to engage with similarly focused companies, associations and individuals to share knowledge, concerns and best practice.Completing tender applications for regional and national contracts.

Northumberland

Application and management of vehicle operator's licence. Delivery vehicle and equipment procurement.Sales and administrative system development. Quality management of biomass products, bulk and bagged.

Durham, United Kingdom

Coordination of wood pellet deliveries in the north of England and Scotland. Efficient running of vehicles and distribution from producers, hubs and satellite depots. Vehicle scheduling, administrative tasks and vehicle/depot operation. Senior Driver/Trainer acting as pivot between national depots.

Worldwide

Armed protection of merchant vessels in High Risk Area. Advising and implementing security measures. Managing, maintaining and utilising weapon systems with the goal to achieve safe passage from port to port. Liaising with Naval vessels on attacks, sightings and suspicious activities. Managing weapons and equipment in numerous countries, including; Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Kenya, India, Oman, Egypt & Tanzania.

Northumberland

Loading/unloading supervision. Skillful driving & manoeuvring of 44 tonne articulated vehicles to and from distribution hubs within England, Scotland & Wales.Adhering to Road Traffic Laws and carrying out vehicle checks in accordance with the RTA.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Responsible for all aspects of the running of several high productivity retail stores. Including: cash/safe management, stock ordering and replenishment, staff training and rota, inventories and cleaning scheduling, loss recovery. Reporting directly to the Area Manager to facilitate improvements. Actively preventing store thefts and engaging with local Police Officers to detain, report and prosecute suspects.

Scotland

30 weeks arduous training at the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone. Passed out winning Tooley Trophy for best Section.Posted to 45 Commando, and later, Fleet Protection Group (now known as 43 Commando).Completed various exercises and operational duties worldwide. Including Arctic Warfare Training (Norway), Jungle Training (Brunei), FIBUA (Fighting In Built Up Areas) and operational duties and joint exercises with USMC . Staff Car Advanced Driving and CP course (Leconfield), Cross Country and Winter Driving.3 years spent as part of the Joint Rapid Deployment Force as first response to global threats.