Deniss Habmets
Waterlooville,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished Shift Team Leader experienced in cost control, budget management, and financial oversight, underpinned by a Degree in Economics. Delivered operational efficiency through advanced knowledge of warehouse management systems and Transport Management Systems, alongside a strong understanding of UK legal requirements for warehouse operations. Fostered a productive work environment and enhanced team performance through effective communication, problem-solving, and people management skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shift team leader
Lidl RDC
Southampton, Hampshire
05.2024 - Current
- Transport Manager Responsibilities(45-50 Drivers)
- Transport Operations Management — Oversaw daily fleet operations, ensuring efficient routing, scheduling, and compliance with UK transport legislation (DVSA, O‑licence requirements).
- Fleet Compliance — Maintained full compliance with vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules, tachograph regulations, and driver hours.
- Team Leadership — Managed and supported drivers, planners, and yard staff, delivering training, performance reviews, and safety briefings.
- Cost Control — Controlled fuel usage, maintenance spend, and route efficiency to reduce operational costs.
- Health and Safety — Enforced H&S standards, conducted risk assessments, and ensured safe working practices across transport and recycling sites.
- Customer Service — Ensured timely collections/deliveries, resolved service issues, and maintained strong client relationships.
- Waste & Recycling Logistics(18 Warehouse Operatives) — Coordinated the collection, transport, and processing of recyclable materials (paper, plastics, metals, WEEE, etc.).
- Environmental Compliance — Ensured adherence to waste‑carrier licensing, duty of care, and environmental regulations.
- Route Optimisation — Planned efficient recycling collection routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise fuel consumption.
- Material Handling Oversight — Supervised loading, segregation, and safe transport of recyclable materials to processing facilities.
- Reporting & Documentation — Managed waste transfer notes, recycling tonnage reports, and compliance documentation for audits.
- Supplier & Contractor Management — Coordinated with recycling partners, disposal sites, and subcontractors to maintain service quality and cost efficiency.
Section Manager. Goods In, Meze floor, Loading
T.J. Morris (Home Bargains)
08.2022 - 06.2026
- 24/7 decision making and coordination with other departments
- Daily Audit
- Supervised team of 23 warehouse employees, assigning tasks and monitoring performance
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular safety training sessions.
Warehouse Manager's "right" hand, acting as the manager in his absence
Waitrose Bracknell, Transport and Chilled Warehouse
07.2010 - 06.2022
- Ensuring effective management of all warehouse activities from ‘goods in’ to dispatch;
- Operating warehouse internal processes using WMS;
- Ensuring correctness of: scanning, dispatch location, temperature regimes, loading
- Assigning staff to work functions and areas, drawing up individual schedules and work lists;
- Ensuring coordination with previous and subsequent shifts;
- Monitoring of the premises through the operation room;
- Recruiting new employees through an external recruitment agency;
- Coaching, training and supervising employees work
- Preparing regular progress reports against pre-assigned targets
- Ensuring that quality objectives and delivery deadlines are met
- Resolving all unforeseen problems in a result- and customer-oriented manner.
Education
BSc - Economics
Transport and Telecommunication University
Latvia 01.1995 - 01.2001
Skills
- Warehouse management systems
- UK warehouse compliance
- Budget management
- Retail people management
- Financial numeracy
- Organising and planning
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Effectiveness & Stress resistance
- Adaptability to new situations
- Communication skills
- Integrity & Diligence
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Latvian (fluent).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full clean UK driving licence.
Affiliations
- Travel, gardening, reading
Timeline
Shift team leader
Lidl RDC
05.2024 - Current
Section Manager. Goods In, Meze floor, Loading
T.J. Morris (Home Bargains)
08.2022 - 06.2026
Warehouse Manager's "right" hand, acting as the manager in his absence
Waitrose Bracknell, Transport and Chilled Warehouse
07.2010 - 06.2022
BSc - Economics
Transport and Telecommunication University
01.1995 - 01.2001