Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Affiliations
Certification
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Alan Birks

Alan Birks

General Manager
Barnsley

Summary

Results-driven Manager with over 20 years of experience in construction and power generation. Expertise in service management, fleet management, financial control, and project oversight. Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines and budgets while maintaining strong communication with site contacts and suppliers. Committed to health and safety standards, ensuring the well-being of all team members.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Managing Director

Yorkshire Diesel Power Ltd.
Featherstone, Wakefield
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw all management aspects of business operations to ensure efficiency.
  • Coordinated tender processes for generator installation projects, optimising bid success, increased profits by 20%
  • Managed fleet operations and employee performance, enhancing productivity.
  • Acted as Health and Safety Advisor, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Served as primary sales contact, facilitating client relationships and service delivery.
  • Coordinated business management systems, streamlining operational workflows.
  • Completed annual Construction Line (Gold standard) Safe contractor and ISO accreditations.
  • Performed risk assessments and developed method statements to mitigate hazards.
  • Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
  • Fostered partnerships to expand business opportunities, increased client base 45%
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.

General Manager

Yorkshire Diesel Power Ltd.
Featherstone, Wakefield
05.2016 - 11.2024
  • Managed all office activities while leading generator service and emergency response division.
  • Oversaw high-profile customer portfolio, including His Majesty’s Prisons Service contracts.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and provided comprehensive parts and technical support.
  • Coordinated transport management and facilitated service bookings and cancellations.
  • Executed contract sales for new customers and ensured timely renewals for existing clients.
  • Provided 24-hour emergency breakdown assistance for generator issues.
  • Selected appropriate engineers for specific mechanical and electrical tasks.
  • Conducted quality inspections, logistical planning, and completed site-specific RAMS.

Service Manager

Advanced Diesel Engineering Ltd
South Kirkby
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Managed generator service and emergency response division, overseeing high-profile customer contracts.
  • Delivered exceptional customer services, ensuring prompt parts support and transport management.
  • Coordinated service bookings and cancellations to optimise operational efficiency.
  • Executed contract sales for new customers and renewals for existing clients.
  • Provided 24-hour emergency breakdown assistance, responding swiftly to generator issues.
  • Selected qualified engineers based on specific mechanical or electrical requirements.
  • Sold diesel generators and related equipment, conducting quality inspections and logistic planning.
  • Increased client levels by 45% monthly through improved administration and logistics management.

Depot Manager

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services
Pontefract, Wakefield
01.2006 - 02.2015
  • Managed daily operations of plant hire office, overseeing transport for 12 LGV/HGV vehicles.
  • Conducted quality monitoring of plant machinery and processed inspections, repairs, and calibrations.
  • Executed risk assessments and developed method statements for depot activities.
  • Facilitated operatives' training requirements and conducted Personal Development Reviews (PDR).
  • Assigned tasks to operatives while ensuring compliance with safety briefs and toolbox talks.
  • Established a respected team of 20 operatives, achieving zero accidents during tenure.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with site contacts, enhancing profitability across major projects.
  • Streamlined service department, implementing Next Day delivery through improved transport management.

Education

G.C.S.E - English, Maths, Science, Business Studies

Willowgarth High School
Barnsley

Skills

  • IOSH Managing Safely certification
  • Risk assessment
  • Method statement development
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sage 50 accounting
  • Client communication

Accomplishments

  • Foster Carer BMBC, 06/01/16 - 06/01/18, Whilst completing my duties as Service Manager, both myself and my wife gave full commitment to a vulnerable child with respiratory needs from the age of 6 months up to being 2 years of age.
  • Major Contract Secured, 01/01/19 - Current, Successfully secured a major long-term contract with HMP Services within the southern region for service/maintenance and major repairs for 26 sites, giving strength to the company portfolio, increasing revenue and profit margins by 15% annually and increasing employee levels.
  • Contractual Agreement, 01/01/23 - Current, Obtained a contractual agreement with a major telecommunication supplier to be on-boarded as a critical support supplier for major generator repairs throughout the UK.
  • Relationship Development, 01/01/24 - Current, Developed a strong relationship with a world leading generator manufacturer, securing large amounts of additional commissioning works on a long term basis.
  • Sales Success, 01/01/16 - Current, As head of sales I have, year upon year, successfully won multiple new generator installation tenders and numerous new clients’ service contract tenders.
  • Environmental Approach, 01/01/16 - Current, Adopted an environmentally proactive approach to clients’ contracts, promoting the reduction in waste oil.

Affiliations

  • Weight training
  • Walking

Certification

IOSH Mnaging Safely

COSHH Awareness

Manual Handling

Working at heights

Fire Marshall

Asbestos Awareness

FLT

Timeline

Managing Director

Yorkshire Diesel Power Ltd.
11.2024 - 06.2025

General Manager

Yorkshire Diesel Power Ltd.
05.2016 - 11.2024

Service Manager

Advanced Diesel Engineering Ltd
02.2015 - 02.2016

Depot Manager

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services
01.2006 - 02.2015

G.C.S.E - English, Maths, Science, Business Studies

Willowgarth High School
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