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Colin Dickson

Shrewsbury,Shropshire

Summary

Established Yard & Logistic Manager skilled in client, team and contractor engagement for positive project outcomes. Monitors performance and identifies delivery gaps, implementing swift solutions to maintain progress. Plans and prioritises well to achieve cost, quality and timeframe objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Yard & Logistics Manager

Darwin Group LTD
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
05.2021 - Current
  • Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
  • Improved operational performance through tactical policy, process and procedure planning.
  • Planned logistics across the UK to reliably meet delivery requirements.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.

Construction worker

Darwin group LTD
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
03.2014 - 05.2021
  • Erected and dismantled structures safely and securely.
  • Consistently met project goals, performing preparatory work to ensure optimal project outcome.
  • Coordinated tasks with construction team of 6
  • Improved site workflow, performing building, construction and assembly duties quickly and accurately.
  • Recorded daily data in work logs and completed written reports detailing daily work performance.

Construction worker

OPH Construction
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
01.2014 - 03.2014
  • Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
  • Assembled structures accurately and securely to produce quality results.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Rugby player

East Grinstead Rugby Club
East Grinstead, West Sussex
07.2011 - 03.2014
  • Reviewed competitor activities to assess strategies and gain advantages in future matches.
  • Dedicated hours to daily training, building strength, stamina and endurance.
  • Honed sporting skills to support team goals and improve personal performance.
  • Monitored competitor performance to adapt training and skillset to suit.
  • Followed trainer and coach advice to manage, rehabilitate and prevent injuries.
  • Collaborated with coaches to develop key competitive strategies.
  • Remained knowledgeable in current sporting laws and regulations for full compliance.

Education

A-Levels -

Ellesmere College
Ellesmere
01.2010 - 12.2012

GCSEs -

Ellesmere College
Ellesmere

Skills

  • Logistics oversight
  • Compliance standards
  • Time management
  • Crawler crane, Lift Supervisor, MEWPS, Fork lift, Telehandler qualified
  • Leadership
  • Training and development
  • Project planning
  • Labour resource allocation
  • Exemplary communication

Timeline

Yard & Logistics Manager

Darwin Group LTD
05.2021 - Current

Construction worker

Darwin group LTD
03.2014 - 05.2021

Construction worker

OPH Construction
01.2014 - 03.2014

Rugby player

East Grinstead Rugby Club
07.2011 - 03.2014

A-Levels -

Ellesmere College
01.2010 - 12.2012

GCSEs -

Ellesmere College
Colin Dickson