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BEN WILLIAMS

Yateley,Hampshire

Summary

Workshop Manager with 15 years of experience in sales and operations. Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively, manage resources efficiently, and meet tight deadlines. Expertise in coordinating supplies, overseeing equipment usage, and providing technical support for project execution.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Workshop manager

Spokes Of Bagshot
Bagshot, Surrey
04.2024 - Current
  • Restructured workshop operations to establish sustainable workflow with owner.
  • Conducted supply chain analysis, optimising purchasing and increasing parts profitability.
  • Enhanced work quality through team collaboration, boosting customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clear communication channels to promote a positive working environment.
  • Executed quality control checks to ensure compliance with high standards.
  • Provided technical guidance to team members, improving overall performance.
  • Collaborated with sales team to deliver bespoke options, enhancing premium customer experiences.

Eu Senior Workshop Manager

Pure Electric
, EU
01.2023 - 03.2024

Established workshops to enhance returns operations across EU countries.

Collaborated with logistics partners to set up facilities for efficient operations.

  • Recruited and trained technicians in multiple EU nations.
  • Managed three workshops, ensuring consistent service delivery in each location.
  • Developed comprehensive technical training programme for third-party partners in five countries.
  • Provided ongoing technical support to enhance partner capabilities.
  • Worked closely with RDD to improve serviceability and operational efficiency.

Workshop and returns department manager

Pure Electric
Kettering , Northamptonshire
05.2021 - 12.2023

Workshop Technician

Pure Electric
Farnborough
09.2020 - 05.2021

Various

Halfords
09.2014 - 10.2020

Held various roles at store level, including duty manager and auto technician.

Completed IMI auto installations course to enhance technical expertise.

Graduated from Halfords Aspire to Assistant Manager programme, acquiring essential management skills.

Drove Camberley store to achieve third place on scorecard while meeting KPIs throughout leadership tenure.

Various

Cyclestore/Action Bikes/Fudges cycles group
05.2009 - 05.2014

Progressed through various roles at Cyclestore from weekend shop assistant to workshop manager, enhancing sales and customer service expertise

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Retail law

Halfords

NVQ Level 2 - Retail knowledge

Halfords

NVQ Level 3 - Retail team leader

Halfords
Farnborough
07.2018

Skills

  • Coaching
  • HR
  • Team leadership
  • Management skills
  • R&D
  • Product Development
  • Product inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Post-sales support
  • Warehouse operations
  • Workshop team leadership
  • Logistics oversight
  • Compliance standards
  • Logical reasoning
  • Operational Processes
  • Bike Repair
  • Operational Excellence

Timeline

Workshop manager

Spokes Of Bagshot
04.2024 - Current

Eu Senior Workshop Manager

Pure Electric
01.2023 - 03.2024

Workshop and returns department manager

Pure Electric
05.2021 - 12.2023

Workshop Technician

Pure Electric
09.2020 - 05.2021

Various

Halfords
09.2014 - 10.2020

Various

Cyclestore/Action Bikes/Fudges cycles group
05.2009 - 05.2014

NVQ Level 2 - Retail law

Halfords

NVQ Level 2 - Retail knowledge

Halfords

NVQ Level 3 - Retail team leader

Halfords
BEN WILLIAMS