Andrew Halliday
Leeds
Summary
Across 15 years with my current employer, I have gained a wealth of logistics experience having had success in a multitude of departments, from Warehouse, Dispatch Team Leader, Driver Trainer and my current role. Reliable and goal-driven individual with strong organisational skills and customer-focused approach, ensuring timely deliveries and smooth route planning. Proven ability to manage schedules and handle packages with care and precision. Eager to contribute to operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a Shift Manager role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Package car driver, Clerk, Team Leader, Trainer
UPS
Leeds, Yorkshire
04.2010 - Current
- Complete daily maintenance checks on vehicle to ensure operational readiness.
- Complete 100-120 Stops per day
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing courteous, friendly service.
- Maintained excellent punctuality record consistently meeting deadlines.
- Resolved customer queries promptly, enhancing service quality.
- Achieved timely delivery by adhering to strict schedules and routes.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
- Dispatched up to 40 drivers per day
- Handled employee grievances professionally, minimising potential workplace disputes.
- Streamlined workflow for a more efficient process.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
- Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Trained New Hires, ensuring all new recruits were trained to the highest standards
- Delivered driver CPC modules
- Member of depot Health and safety committee
Mechanical draughtsman
Mansfield Pollard
Bradford, West Yorkshire
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Produced accurate technical schematics and ventilation drawings for constructions projects.
- Collaborated on engineering projects to ensure seamless integration of services.
- Ensured compliance with company policies whilst creating drafts and layouts.
- Created comprehensive lists of materials to aid procurement procedures.
- Handled alterations required during project progression efficiently, maintaining smooth workflow.
- Used CAD software to draft intricate parts and assemblies, enhancing design precision.
- Created 3D models from 2D drawings, providing a more realistic representation of the final outcome.
- Attended design team meetings to resolve design issues and queries.
CAD draughtsman/Junior Contracts Manager
W&H Fabrications
Leeds, Yorkshire
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Produced accurate technical schematics and ventilation drawings for constructions projects
- Facilitated smooth transition from quotation stage to project handover.
- Assured precision in final product by conducting thorough design analysis.
- Enhanced team productivity with efficient management of CAD library.
- Developed detailed contract specifications to meet client expectations.
- Managed complex contracts for successful project delivery.
- Ensured timely completion of projects managing contract schedules efficiently.
- Maintained good rapport with suppliers fostering long-term partnerships that benefited the business.
- Oversaw daily operations and contract management for site teams.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - 2D CAD Design
Leeds college of Building
Leeds 09.2007 - 03.2008
GCSEs -
West Leeds High School
Leeds 09.2000 - 07.2005
Skills
- Safety consciousness
- Freight handling proficiency
- Data entry speed
- Communication with dispatchers
- Knowledge of delivery routes
- Navigational proficiency
- Efficient time management
- Warehouse operations proficiency
- Supply chain understanding
- Adaptable to shift changes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Package car driver, Clerk, Team Leader, Trainer
UPS
04.2010 - Current
Mechanical draughtsman
Mansfield Pollard
02.2008 - 02.2010
NVQ Level 3 - 2D CAD Design
Leeds college of Building
09.2007 - 03.2008
CAD draughtsman/Junior Contracts Manager
W&H Fabrications
01.2006 - 01.2008
GCSEs -
West Leeds High School
09.2000 - 07.2005