Dane Winter MinstRE
Chard,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional specialising in supply chain management and site logistics planning. Expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and health and safety oversight. Strong capabilities in policy development, waste management strategies, and executive reporting. Experienced in training delivery and team leadership, fostering operational improvements and strategic initiatives within the logistics sector.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Logistics Manager
Sir Robert McAlpine
Bridgwater, Somerset
2025.09 - Current
- Senior member of Sir Robert McAlpine project team, responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of site logistics supply chain. Leading development and optimisation of site logistics to ensure project operational requirements are consistently met in line with Tier 1 construction standards.
- Key Achievement: Manage and coordinate movement of personnel, materials, and equipment across Agratas Tier 1 construction site to ensure operational efficiency and maintain high safety standards throughout pre-construction phase.
- Coordinated trade contractors and oversaw logistics and works activities, ensuring alignment with local community considerations.
- Maintain clear, effective communication between project delivery team and trade contractors.
- Drive compliance by developing, managing, and maintaining operational procedures and logistics method statements.
- Scheduled and coordinated logistics meetings, representing project interests at site forums and report outcomes to key stakeholders.
- Championed compliance with health and safety policies during Tier 1 site activities..
- Maintain compliance with all statutory and company procedures, including quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
- Fulfilled all responsibilities defined within Sir Robert McAlpine company Health and Safety Policy.
- Coordinated trade contractor activities by contributing to daily black hat briefings.
- Incorporate environmental considerations into planning activities, coordinating clear communication to reduce waste.
Senior Operations Staff Sargent
HM Forces
Tidworth, Wiltshire
2023.01 - 2025.08
- Planned and executed international deployments, achieving operational objectives through effective resource allocation, performance management, and risk mitigation within complex logistical and security environments
- Supported Officer Commanding in deploying over 105 personnel, contributing to United Kingdom's alliance with Estonia through effective operational execution.
- Led planning, training, and coordination for 120 personnel across all ranks, ensuring operational effectiveness, welfare, and morale for seamless day-to-day delivery.
- Provided senior-level guidance to leadership on resource allocation, complex logistics, and timely execution of operational objectives
- Acted as SMSTS lead during deployment to Belize, supporting groundworks infrastructure delivery in challenging conditions, in full compliance with UK health and safety standards
- Enhanced operational delivery and maintained workforce morale while leading critical organisational transformation initiatives.
- Mentored junior personnel, supporting career development and delivering structured performance management, including annual appraisal reporting
- Led community engagement initiatives, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and supporting collaborative working
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Senior ABLE Sargent (Automotive Bridge Launching Equipment)
HM Forces
Tidworth, Wiltshire
2018.01 - 2023.01
- Led specialist teams to ensure 24/7 operational readiness, enhancing mission capability
- Coordinated planning and execution of engineering equipment deployments to support operational objectives
- Collaborated with Rheinmetall BAE Systems on equipment upgrades, improving functionality and performance
- Provided comprehensive training to enhance technical skills and safety awareness
- Key Achievement: Awarded Deputy Commander General's commendation for delivery of training, enhanced operational delivery and safety across multiple Royal Engineers and British Army units; subsequently promoted to Staff Sergeant.
- Conducted risk assessments (IOSH Managing Safely)
ABLE Instructor (Automotive Bridge Launching Equipment)
HM Forces
Tidworth, Wiltshire
2013.01 - 2018.01
- Facilitated high-quality training sessions that resulted in 97% pass rate for ABLE Operators, significantly improving operational readiness.
- Delivered structured engineering training programmes to enhance skills and knowledge for ABLE Operators
- Managed operational readiness of high-value equipment (£9m) to support training and safety initiatives
- Assessed trainee performance against RSME standards to ensure compliance and readiness for operational roles
- Supported policy development and safety improvements
- Maintained up-to-date subject knowledge, ensured delivery of accurate information.
- Communicated complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, ensuring rapid knowledge absorption and consistent application of learning.
- Assessed individual pupil progress and adjusted lessons accordingly for better improvement.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments with suggestions for improvement.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through group activities.
- Engaged students with hands-on activities resulting in increased interest in subject matter.
- Developed comprehensive teaching plans, improved student understanding.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during practical sessions reducing risk of accidents.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles of students.
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing interactive teaching methods.
Skills
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Site logistics planning
- Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Health & Safety Management
- Policy development
- Method Statements
- Waste Management Strategies
- Executive Reporting
- Training delivery
- Team leadership
Certification
- Management & Leadership (CMI)
- SMSTS
- IOSH Managing Safely
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
- CLOCS Practitioner
- NOCN Level 6 NVQ in Construction Contracting Operations Management (In Progress, 2026)
Affiliations
Member, Institute of Royal Engineers (InstRE)
Additional Training & Experience
- Health & Safety
- NEBOSH (General & Fire)
- SMSTS
- Water Safety Officer (Military)
- Lifting Operations
- Appointed Person
- Lifting Supervisor
- Slinger Signaller
- Unit Lifting Manager
- Other Experience
- HGV Driver (multi-sector logistics)
- Security Officer (Wembley Stadium)
Clearances
Enhanced DBS Check.
Accomplishments
Received the Major Generals coin for service towards training
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Sir Robert McAlpine
2025.09 - Current
Senior Operations Staff Sargent
HM Forces
2023.01 - 2025.08
Senior ABLE Sargent (Automotive Bridge Launching Equipment)
HM Forces
2018.01 - 2023.01
ABLE Instructor (Automotive Bridge Launching Equipment)
HM Forces
2013.01 - 2018.01