Andrew Hopkinson
Larkhall,South Lanarkshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive experience in ensuring all fleet is legal and compliant, driving a proactive Health and Safety culture, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Adept at maintaining accurate records, being audit-ready at all times, and implementing continuous improvement and cost reduction strategies. Known for out-of-the-box thinking, conducting regular driver meetings to boost team morale, and thriving in fast-paced transport environments with flexible working hours. Committed to fostering a proactive safety culture and achieving operational excellence under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Transport Manager
GXO Logistics
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
2025.11 - Current
- Responsible for the legal compliance of 65 vehicle operating on 10 x different contracts with a green compliance audit in February 2026
- Developing cross contract solutions for both drivers and vehicles reducing both hire and labour costs and increasing flexibilty of the operations.
- Conducted regular 1-2-1 reviews, with the teams to improve culture and work ethic across the site.
- Implementing new processes to improve Health and Safety compliance and more efficient management.
Transport Manager
Wincanton PLC
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
2018.10 - 2024.11
- Legal and compliance for 25 vehicles and 10 x trailer across 3 x contracts, Home Delivery, Cormar Carpets and Roper Rhodes.
- Management of the 3 contracts including the warehouse operation, driving efficiencies and sharing of resources.
- Building relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to open up other revenues stream.
- Oversaw and project managed the relocation of the operation from Cumbernauld to Bellshill in November 2024 including all staff and union consultation while esensuring no break in service.
Transport operations supervisor
Wincanton PLC
Marchington, Staffordshire
2009.09 - 2018.10
- Moved from driver to an initial admin role before becoming Transport supervisor at the site.
- Oversaw day to day driver compliance including tacho infringements vehicle checks and training were completed correctly.
- Monitored driver behaviour on roads, (unobtrusive checks) and overall customer service.
- Ensured all vehicles were planned and routed correctly and the On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery promise was maintained at >99%.
Education
Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health
MHFA England
Lichfield 2025.11 - 2025.11
4 day Health and Safety Course - Health and Safety
IOSH
Lichfield, Staffordshire 2025.08 - 2025.08
International CPC - Logistics
CILT
Corby, Northamptonshire 2016.04 - 2016.05
Skills
- Ensuring all fleet is legal and compliant
- Driving a Health and Safety culture that is pro active not reactive
- Building and improving relationships with key stake holders
- Maintaining accurate records and being audit ready at all times
- Continuous improvement and cost reduction
- Out of the box thinking
- Regular driver meetings and continuous feedback to improve team moral
- Used to a fast pace Transport environment, flexible working hours and comfortable under pressure
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Meteorology
- Walking
- Sports
Timeline
Transport Manager
GXO Logistics
2025.11 - Current
Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health
MHFA England
2025.11 - 2025.11
4 day Health and Safety Course - Health and Safety
IOSH
2025.08 - 2025.08
Transport Manager
Wincanton PLC
2018.10 - 2024.11
International CPC - Logistics
CILT
2016.04 - 2016.05
Transport operations supervisor
Wincanton PLC
2009.09 - 2018.10