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David John Thelwell

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Summary

Fully experienced mechanical and electrical engineer in Large Goods Vehicles with 25 years experience from LGV apprenticeship to workshop supervisor at Volvo Trucks to joining Veolia and managing a DVSA ATF lane at Garrison St. Within this time at Veolia I have been promoted in the last five years as a regional fleet compliance manager gaining vast experience working for one of the biggest most diverse fleets in the Uk.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Regional Fleet Compliance Manager

Veolia
01.2020 - 03.2025
  • Engaging and presenting in general manager business meetings on area depot location fleet compliance indicators.
  • Assisted and supported in the development of company-wide corrective action plans following audit findings.
  • Monitored changes in relevant legislation, ensuring timely updates to company policies as needed.
  • Served as primary contact for fleet Mot failures, facilitating smooth interactions between fleet managers to analyse failures to finding solutions to prevent future failures.

ATF lane manager

Veolia
Birmingham
01.2013 - 01.2020

Working along side the DVSA in supporting and organising the day run sheet to a strict time table.

Inspect and maintain quality checks on Veoila fleet to present to the DVSA for annual tests.

Carrying out applications for ADR vehicle/trailer tests and supporting the DVSA with guidance notes for completion

Shift Supervisor

Volvo Trucks
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Volvo trained engineer
  • Promoted to Shift Supervisor managing a team of 7 technicians

Police constable

West Midlands Police
Shirley
02.2005 - 01.2007
  • Upheld law and order through proactive policing strategies.
  • Executed arrest warrants for the apprehension of criminal offenders.
  • Handled sensitive information confidentially-respecting privacy rights of individuals involved in cases.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to enhance crime prevention efforts.

Large Goods Vehicle Apprentice

Woodall Transport
09.1994 - 02.2005

Employed as a LGV mechanical apprentice to gaining Level 1,2 & 3 in mechanical & electrical engineer.


Education

National Vocational Qualification Level 3 - vehicle mechanical & electrical systems

Tyseley College
01.1994 - 01.1997

Level 3 Certificate of Personal Competence - Transport Managers

City & Guilds

GCSE -

Coleshill School
09.1990 - 06.1994

Skills

  • Experienced mechanical & electrical engineer
  • Hold a valid Class CE Licence
  • Obtained transport manager CPC
  • Experienced in tachograph calibrations and technical issues
  • Experienced in managing a DVSA ATF lane
  • Understanding on the importance and completion of investigations and reports to senior manager to notify DVSA and/or traffic commissioner
  • Experienced in carrying out routine compliance audits and training on TM inductions, drivers hours regulations, licencing and brake test analysis
  • Collate Mot failures and analyse to prevent future failures and create presentation to senior manager
  • Experienced in attending and presenting fleet compliance leading indicators at general manager meetings

Custom

Michael Colbourne, Fleet Compliance Manager, Veolia, 07880 184848

Affiliations

  • Love spending time with family and friends. Mountain biking with friends and a passion for Rugby which I used to play and frustratingly now just watch and shout.

Timeline

Regional Fleet Compliance Manager

Veolia
01.2020 - 03.2025

ATF lane manager

Veolia
01.2013 - 01.2020

Shift Supervisor

Volvo Trucks
01.2007 - 01.2013

Police constable

West Midlands Police
02.2005 - 01.2007

Large Goods Vehicle Apprentice

Woodall Transport
09.1994 - 02.2005

National Vocational Qualification Level 3 - vehicle mechanical & electrical systems

Tyseley College
01.1994 - 01.1997

GCSE -

Coleshill School
09.1990 - 06.1994

Level 3 Certificate of Personal Competence - Transport Managers

City & Guilds
David John Thelwell