Summary
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Damion Lambe

Bradford

Summary

Dynamic professional specializing in general haulage and vehicle servicing, with a strong focus on driver performance monitoring and route planning management. Expertise in ensuring compliance with working time directives and vehicle regulations, utilizing Stirling solutions for optimized scheduling. Demonstrates extensive geographical knowledge of the UK to enhance operational efficiency in logistics. Committed to driving improvements in fast-paced environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Transport planner

A Field Transport
Elland
03.2022 - 04.2026
  • Planned driver routes for cost-effectiveness, speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Minimised delivery delays by resolving problems and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Calculated and communicated accurate ETAs for customers.
  • Maintained maintenance and service levels on all vehicles
  • Used Tacomaster to monitor drivers hours and infringements.
  • Controlled holiday and sickness levels
  • Dealings with FORS and RHA for smooth running

Transport planner

VLT Logistics
Leeds
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Planned driver routes for cost-effectiveness, speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Minimised delivery delays by resolving problems and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Handled effective driver management and planning for smooth company running.
  • Calculated and communicated accurate ETAs for customers.
  • Minimised late deliveries by coordinating and controlling haulage movements.
  • Completed and submitted daily work reports and on-site documentation for accurate recordkeeping.

Transport office manager

AMP Ltd
Leeds
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Updated transport routes periodically for increased efficiency in deliveries.
  • Developed contingency plans to effectively tackle any unforeseen disruptions in services.
  • Liaised with regulatory authorities to ensure strict compliance with transportation laws and guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, adhering strictly to health and safety regulations.
  • Assessed vehicle repair requirements, ensuring minimal downtime in operations.
  • Facilitated driver training programmes for improved road safety awareness.

Transport planner

VLT Logistics
Leeds
02.2017 - 11.2020
  • Planned driver routes for cost-effectiveness, speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Minimised delivery delays by resolving problems and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Handled effective driver management and planning for smooth company running.
  • Calculated and communicated accurate ETAs for customers.
  • Communicated with hauliers for regular updates on timely delivery.
  • Logged productivity reports to find areas for continued improvement.

Transport planner

Shipley Transport
Bradford
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Planned driver routes for cost-effectiveness, speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Minimised delivery delays by resolving problems and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Handled effective driver management and planning for smooth company running.
  • Calculated and communicated accurate ETAs for customers.
  • Minimised late deliveries by coordinating and controlling haulage movements.
  • Maintained professional communications with customers, internal team members.

Manager Manager

HEC Logistics
Wakefield
02.2013 - 02.2015

Assisted in enhancing haulage sales through engagement with new and existing customers.

Facilitated relationship-building with both new and current clientele.

Tracked monthly key performance indicators effectively.

Key account manager/Traffic Planner

Peckover Transport Ltd
Bradford
02.2007 - 11.2012

Assisted in managing key customer accounts.

Produced KPI reports to track performance metrics.

Supported route planning for efficient deliveries.

Compiled service reports for operational review.

Generated driver reports for performance assessment.

Coordinated with senior management on strategic initiatives.

Education

O Levels -

Vintners Boys School
Maidstone, Kent
07.1984 - 06.1986

Skills

  • General haulage
  • Excellent written communication
  • Vehicle servicing
  • Forward -thinking
  • Driver performance monitoring
  • Customer service skills
  • Driver debriefs
  • Route planning management
  • Driver management
  • Working time directive (WTD)
  • Vehicle compliance
  • Stirling Solutions
  • Excellent geographical knowledge of UK
  • Route planning and scheduling

Affiliations

  • I enjoy following football, formula 1 racing and other sports. I enjoy spending time with my wife and family and living life to the fullest.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transport planner

A Field Transport
03.2022 - 04.2026

Transport planner

VLT Logistics
04.2021 - 03.2022

Transport office manager

AMP Ltd
11.2020 - 04.2021

Transport planner

VLT Logistics
02.2017 - 11.2020

Transport planner

Shipley Transport
02.2015 - 02.2017

Manager Manager

HEC Logistics
02.2013 - 02.2015

Key account manager/Traffic Planner

Peckover Transport Ltd
02.2007 - 11.2012

O Levels -

Vintners Boys School
07.1984 - 06.1986
Damion Lambe