Work Type
Full timeLocation preference
On-siteLocation: Dilham, Norfolk
Open to relocation: No
Colin Wade
Dilham,Norfolk
Work preference
Summary
Self motivated and committed to achieving outstanding results both as an individual and as part of a team. Willing to offer support and assistance where required.
Strong work ethics and morals.
Outstanding attendance record.
Highly experienced in dealing with customers and colleagues.
Confident in delivering updates, instructions and presentations as required.
Has managed rapid growth of the Operations Depot alongside growing sales figures.
Has always worked within the parameters of budget and critical deadlines.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work history
Planning manager
ASHI group
Norwich, Norfolk
2026.04 - 2026.09
- Assessing work schedules for compliance, feasibility, labour and material requirement.
- Liaising with customers and contractors to confirm project requirements.
- Booking works to achieve targets by maximising resources and preventing unforeseen issues.
- Rescheduling works as required in case of non predictable situations.
Regional operations manager
ASHI group
Norwich, Norfolk
2022.02 - 2026.04
- Managed 2 depots. Responsible for revenue, debt and cost control. Daily reviews conducted on all areas to ensure control was maintained and improvements actioned as necessary.
- Conducted regular personal performance reviews.
- Recruitment and training of employed and self employed partners.
- Overall responsibility for Health and Safety, Risk Assessments and Fire Risk Assessments.
- Handled escalated complaints to resolution.
- Oversaw growth within Region and continued this in line with increased sales volumes that were being achieved.
- Worked alongside Sales colleagues to ensure customers received a high level of service.
Installation/Senior Installation Manager
Anglian Home Improvements
Norwich, Norfolk
1990.04 - 2022.02
- Assisted the daily running of the installation department and the teams within it. Promoted to Senior Installation Manager with responsibility for customer service, installation quality and management of associated employed staff including the warehouse.
- Twice achieved the position of number one for a Senior Installation Manager within the Company.
Trainee surveyor/ Surveyor
Anglian Home Improvements
Norwich, Norfolk
1987.09 - 1990.04
- Moved from Head Office to a position within the local depot.
- Sizes and details confirmed on site to ensure that they matched the customers expectations and to provide detailed installation procedures for the installers including access, materials and health and safety requirements.
Administrator
Anglian Home
Norwich, Norfolk
1983.09 - 1987.09
- Provided administrative duties required by Manufacturing Plants to allow planning of the volume of products and technical requirements for manufacture.
- Progressed within this department to become responsible for the checking of completed product surveys before they were released to manufacture. This was to prevent any hold ups due to missing information and to prevent errors before manufacture thus increasing efficiency.
Quality assurance assistant
Anglian Home Improvements
Norwich, Norfolk
1982.09 - 1983.09
- Worked alongside Manufacturing colleagues to ensure that the materials being used and the completed product achieved the quality standards.
- Non compliances were raised with my line manager to enable improvements to be implemented with minimal disruption to the manufacturing schedule.
Education
GCSEs -
Eaton City Of Norwich School
Norwich, NorfolkSkills
- Organized, calm and logical
- Self motivated
- Able to motivate others
- Aware of individual and team requirements
- Clear written and oral communication skills including dispute resolution
- Familiar with management of warehouse and office
- Planning for growth
Personal Statement
I am an individual who has constantly worked to a high, professional standard.
I am proud that my length of service demonstrates my commitment to my employer along with an ability to adapt and evolve.
I have a positive outlook towards life that, I believe, has shown itself through my progress and achievements within both my personal life and employment.
I look forward to new challenges and the opportunity to establish good relationships with new colleagues.
Timeline
Planning manager
ASHI group
2026.04 - 2026.09
Regional operations manager
ASHI group
2022.02 - 2026.04
Installation/Senior Installation Manager
Anglian Home Improvements
1990.04 - 2022.02
Trainee surveyor/ Surveyor
Anglian Home Improvements
1987.09 - 1990.04
Administrator
Anglian Home
1983.09 - 1987.09
Quality assurance assistant
Anglian Home Improvements
1982.09 - 1983.09
GCSEs -
Eaton City Of Norwich School