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Work history
Education
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Clifford Gresham

Grimsby ,N.E Lincs

Summary

Highly skilled professional with 27 years experience in the industry. Have a strong foundation in problem solving, verbal communication, and team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional time management and attention to detail, ensuring efficient project completion. Adept at conflict resolution and fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving organisational goals through effective communication and self-motivation.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Workshop manager

European Vehicle Sales
Sandtoft, North Lincolnshire
2025.02 - Current
  • Manage a busy workshop whilst taking care of customer needs and expectations. Making sure that deadlines are met and customers are updated.
  • Manage the repair and maintenance of 250 + rental assets along with various retail customers vehicles and trailers. Ensuring minimal down time across our rental fleet.
  • Ensure high standards of work is achieved with the use of Quality Control checks.
  • Work closely with all departments to make sure daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly goals are met.
  • Coaching staff that report to me to get the best out of them.
  • Manage staff holidays and training.
  • Assisted the set up and DVSA approval of the new Tacho Approved Centre at EVS.
  • Tacho Centre Designated Manager.
  • Assisted the set up and DVSA approval of the new MOT/ATF lane at EVS.

Workshop controller

Truck Links
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2022.12 - 2025.02
  • Managed the repair and maintenance of 250 + rental assets along with 60 + retail customer trailers. Ensuring minimal down time across the rental fleet.
  • Increased overall productivity by efficiently delegating tasks based on individual technician's expertise and skill level.
  • Liaised effectively with suppliers to ensure steady supply of necessary parts and tools.
  • Work closely with all departments to make sure daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly goals are met.
  • Coaching staff that report to me to get the best out of them.
  • Manage staff holidays and training.
  • Tacho Centre Designated Manager.

Workshop Controller

Northside Truck And Van
Immingham, N.E Lincs
2018.07 - 2022.12
  • Manage a busy workshop whilst taking care of customer needs and expectations. Making sure that deadlines are met and customers are updated.
  • Driving productivity high whilst keeping WIP low by using daily controls and reports.
  • Ensure high standards of work is achieved with the use of Quality Control checks.
  • Working towards 100% depot compliance on a monthly basis
  • Work closely with all departments to make sure daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly goals are met.
  • Coaching staff that report to me to get the best out of them.
  • Manage staff holidays and training.

Workshop Foreman

Northside Truck And Van
Immingham, N.E Lincs
2011.12 - 2018.07

Workshop Foreman

H And L Garages
Immingham, N.E Lincs
2001.10 - 2011.12

Apprentice Technician

Huckers MOT and Service Centre
Stallingborough , N.E Lincs
1999.01 - 2001.10

Started my motor vehicle apprenticeship.

Education

GCSE -

Western Comprehensive
Grimsby

City & Guilds Repair & Servicing of Road Vehicles Level 1

Grimsby College
Grimsby

NVQ Level 3 - Light Vehicle Maintenance And Repair

IMI Modern Apprenticeship
Grimsby

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Self-motivated
  • Time management
  • Team management
  • Team player
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

Completed the Emerging Leaders Get The Edge course.

IOSH certified, has lapsed.

MOT manager certified.

Mercedes Benz qualified Van Diagnostic Technician.

Class 4,5 & 7 MOT tester qualification, has lapsed.

F gas certified.

Mercedes Benz technical training various.

IMI NVQ Level 3.

Tachograph Designated Manager certified.

Affiliations

  • Football and F1
  • Socialising with friends and family.

Timeline

Workshop manager

European Vehicle Sales
2025.02 - Current

Workshop controller

Truck Links
2022.12 - 2025.02

Workshop Controller

Northside Truck And Van
2018.07 - 2022.12

Workshop Foreman

Northside Truck And Van
2011.12 - 2018.07

Workshop Foreman

H And L Garages
2001.10 - 2011.12

Apprentice Technician

Huckers MOT and Service Centre
1999.01 - 2001.10

GCSE -

Western Comprehensive

City & Guilds Repair & Servicing of Road Vehicles Level 1

Grimsby College

NVQ Level 3 - Light Vehicle Maintenance And Repair

IMI Modern Apprenticeship
Clifford Gresham