Colin Wilson
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in profit and loss analysis, contract negotiation, and logistics coordination. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and a strong understanding of health and safety compliance. Proven leadership skills in team leadership, training and development, and process improvement. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic planning and effective management.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work history
Regional operations manager
One Stop Hire Ltd
Erith, Kent
2023.11 - Current
- Promoted a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to quality.
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency.
- Oversaw budget allocation, ensuring cost-effective operations across regions.
- Influenced revenue growth through innovative sales strategies and tactics.
- Ensured smooth supply chain operations by fostering strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained health and safety standards across all regional branches.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, promoting continuous improvements within the team.
- Handled escalated customer complaints swiftly and professionally.
Depot manager
Boels Rental
Dartford, Kent
2010.06 - 2023.11
- Built strong relationships with suppliers, securing quality products on time consistently.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to secure best prices.
- Monitored staff performance with regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Managed depot resources to optimise productivity.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and legal regulations at all times in the depot.
- Handled customer queries promptly and professionally, delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw depot operations, ensuring top-notch service delivery.
- Trained new staff members, enhancing their job performance and satisfaction.
- Reduced operational costs with meticulous budget management.
- Reviewed operational reports daily to identify areas of improvement quickly.
- Conducted regular team meetings for improved staff morale.
- Monitored and enforced health and safety protocols to maintain safe work environment.
- Led initiatives to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) for the depot.
Service Centre Manager
Ashtead Plant Hire
Southwark, London
2008.01 - 2010.06
- Maximise service centre profitability by meeting budgets and using available resources daily.
- Manage monthly profit and loss, debtor reports, and stock utilisation.
- Work with sales team to drive growth and support development goals.
- Maintain safe, healthy workplace by following company procedures consistently.
Assistant General Manager
HSS Hire Shops
Bromley
1987.03 - 2008.01
- Oversee the running of a busy plant hire Depot ensuring that all company assets are accounted for both in stock and equipment utilization, carry out relevant stock counts checks, ensuring the smooth running of logistics and vehicle services.
- Managing a plant workshop ensuring that work is carried out to a high standard and to a time scale, ordering of parts / spares which are kept within budget controls.
- Over see the smooth running of the Branch working closely with the branch manager to ensure the best possible customer service.
Depot Manager
P B Hire Service
Dartford
1981.01 - 1987.01
- Oversee and running a small tools hire outlet ensuring a high level of service dealing with Account customers hire and sale requirements. Working on the hire desk taking orders visiting customers and running the logistical side of the business.
Education
A Level and CSE Standard - Technical Drawing, Art, Math’s, English, History, Science, Geography
Walsingham Secondary School
Orpington 1 1975 - 1 1980
Skills
- Profit & loss analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Logistics coordination
- Health and Safety regulations
- Profit and loss understanding
- Resilience under pressure
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Leadership skills
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Process Improvement
REFERENCES
Available upon request
INTERESTS
Enjoy all sports:, Currently managing a local Junior football team working in conjunction with the Bexley FA and Child Protection Organization.
Timeline
Regional operations manager
One Stop Hire Ltd
2023.11 - Current
Depot manager
Boels Rental
2010.06 - 2023.11
Service Centre Manager
Ashtead Plant Hire
2008.01 - 2010.06
Assistant General Manager
HSS Hire Shops
1987.03 - 2008.01
Depot Manager
P B Hire Service
1981.01 - 1987.01
A Level and CSE Standard - Technical Drawing, Art, Math’s, English, History, Science, Geography
Walsingham Secondary School
1 1975 - 1 1980