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Overview
Work History
Education
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Darren Weir

Crawley,UNITED KINGDOM

Summary

Depot Manager focused on continuous improvements in business operations, employee performance and cost control. Delivering above-expected results and looking for improvement opportunities to drive high-performance results. Skilled in planning and operations management. Background in running successful business operations with knowledge of budgeting, staffing and marketing. Accomplished in driving customer and revenue growth with proactive strategies and daily management. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Depot Leader

EasiDrive
Horsham
06.2016 - Current
  • 7 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic
  • Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines
  • Throughout my years I have perfected my communication skills and ways of dealing with day to day running of the depot and also with a wide range of clients
  • Enjoy the variety of working with fleet/logistics strategies and thrive on the challenges that this also brings when dealing with difficult clients or difficult situations
  • I like to work in a very well organised manner ensuring accurate records and logs are kept in line to date
  • I believe giving excellent customer service is very important and to ensure that I listen to our clients needs and requirements as well as being able to fulfil my duties as a Depot Leader.
  • I am professional in my work, I pay great attention to detail and I remain calm and structured in my approach
  • I have gained enough experience to be able to deal with complaints and problem cases and I remain enthusiastic at all times., Automotive, Business Operations, Customer Service, Insurance, Logistic Support
  • Management, Transportation Services
  • Day to day running of the depot, with over 1200 vehicles on fleet
  • Ensuring our clients are experiencing a high level of customer service
  • Communication skills making sure all clients are kept informed whilst we are delivering/collecting our fleet vehicles
  • Maintenance/MOT's and condition of vehicles are kept to a high quality standard
  • Complying with GDPR
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Equality and Diversity training
  • Logistics
  • KPI's
  • Fleet/Transport Analysis
  • Staff performance reviews
  • Appraising/de-fleeting vehicles of all manufactures
  • Organising staff members and around 20-25 drivers 6 days a week Controlling fleet to ensure our clients get the right suitable vehicle
  • Instructed staff to complete regular maintenance, inspections and servicing, keeping depot in line with safety regulations
  • Ensured staff followed company regulations, safety guidelines and wore PPE by closely monitoring employee operations
  • Managed staff rota, ensuring correct cover levels by scheduling based on peak delivery periods
  • Managed depot planning, organising and maintaining product stock levels to meet supply demand.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE

TLC
Crawley
08.2012 - 06.2016
  • Goods to be checked in, in the correct manner Loading and unloading deliveries
  • Responsibility of staff and organisation of the goods in department Stock take preparations and stock control to be carried out
  • Daily checks on forklifts General warehouse cleaning
  • Understood warehouse product placement, enabling efficient picking and packing services
  • Assisted team members with picking, packing, and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency
  • Regularly exceeded performance and productivity targets through accurate, efficient picking and packing.

TRAINEE ELECTRICIAN

ICM Alarms
Crawley
04.2010 - 07.2012
  • Installing fire and security alarms Passed CSCS test
  • Developed excellent customers service
  • To pass induction when working on new sites To make sure all cables were installed correctly Devices ready for testing on time
  • Good communication with clients
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organised for efficient operations
  • Put in new new electrical components, fixtures and motors
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs
  • Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications
  • Utilised knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE AND DELIVERY DRIVER

Iron Mountain
Crawley
04.2009 - 04.2010
  • Trained to work in the data protection industry Achieve bonus targets each month
  • Learnt new skills on how to process data base records Passed probation period promptly
  • Deliver to clients on time
  • Processed old and new data for both old and new clients
  • To pack and seal cages with no mistakes ready for the morning shift General housekeeping
  • Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays
  • Understood warehouse product placement, enabling efficient picking and packing services
  • Proactively assisted teams in heavy lifting and complex problem-solving tasks, improving operational efficiency
  • Read and followed work tickets governing movements of goods
  • Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards
  • Core Qualifications
  • Fleet operations
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Management
  • Logistics
  • Staff rota coordinating
  • Depot operation coordinating
  • Meetings
  • KPI's
  • Organisation
  • Health and Safety

Education

GCSEs -

Ifield Community College, Crawley
06.1997 - 09.2002

Skills

  • Budget supervision
  • Business Development
  • Staff Management
  • Business administration
  • Financial Management
  • Business planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Relationship management

Additional Information

  • , Eligible to work in the UK: Yes

Timeline

Depot Leader - EasiDrive
06.2016 - Current
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE - TLC
08.2012 - 06.2016
TRAINEE ELECTRICIAN - ICM Alarms
04.2010 - 07.2012
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE AND DELIVERY DRIVER - Iron Mountain
04.2009 - 04.2010
Ifield Community College - GCSEs,
06.1997 - 09.2002

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