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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
About myself
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Giedrius Katkunas

Ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

Capable individual with excellent customer service and team leadership skills seeks opportunity in transport supervision role. Organised and methodical to achieve tasks within target timeframes. Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills for successful finance management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Transport manager

KBC Logistics LTD
Felixstowe, Suffolk
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained vehicle fleet with precise coordination of preventive maintenance and functional repairs.
  • Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
  • Kept all company logs and records updated, recording daily details of work performed.
  • Coordinated and managed allocation of drivers and vehicles to service network, guaranteeing efficient, accurate deliveries.
  • Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
  • Participated in recruitment, selection and induction of new drivers.
  • Assisted with employee relations issues, addressing disciplinaries, grievances and absences.
  • Evaluated team performance and highlighted opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
  • Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in [Type] team.
  • Reduced in-field incidents by enforcing strict adherence to compliance and safety standards.
  • Coordinated staff training and development opportunities to enhance job-specific skills.
  • Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
  • Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.

HGV driver trainer/ manager

VKVP Haulage LTD
Felixstowe, Suffolk
10.2020 - 08.2024
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
  • Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
  • Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
  • Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
  • Maintained vehicle fleet with precise coordination of preventive maintenance and functional repairs.
  • Kept all company logs and records updated, recording daily details of work performed.
  • Created cost-effective haulage plans in line with customer expectations and service level agreements.
  • Assisted with employee relations issues, addressing disciplinaries, grievances and absences.
  • Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
  • Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
  • Coordinated staff training and development opportunities to enhance job-specific skills.
  • Monitored spending to ensure expenses were consistent with approved budgets.
  • Reduced in-field incidents by enforcing strict adherence to compliance and safety standards.
  • Participated in recruitment, selection and induction of new drivers.

HGV class 1 driver

Wincanton PLC
Felixstowe, Suffolk
08.2014 - 10.2020
  • Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
  • Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
  • Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
  • Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
  • Tolerated high levels of stress when driving long distances and new routes.
  • Completed [Number] daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
  • Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.

Shift manager

Domino's Pizza
Felixstowe, Suffolk
02.2011 - 08.2014
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
  • Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
  • Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
  • Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
  • Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
  • Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
  • Observed worker activities to assess safety compliance and identify enforcement gaps.
  • Monitored supply levels to maintain proactive approach to handling shortages and maintaining manufacturing schedules.

Education

A-Levels - Restaurant Chef

Margaritos Rimkevicaites Technologine mokykla
Lithuania, Panevezys
09.2007 - 07.2010

Skills

  • Driver schedule coordination
  • Logistics coordination
  • Preventative maintenance scheduling
  • Vehicle repair coordination
  • Driver allocation
  • Map reading
  • Legal compliance procedures
  • Health and safety management
  • Transport Management CPC
  • Health and safety assessments
  • Logical reasoning
  • Coordination
  • Routing

Affiliations

  • Motocross
  • Drifting
  • Football
  • Basketball

Languages

English
Intermediate
Lithuanian
Intermediate
Russian
Elementary

Certification

On 16 of July 2024 passed CILT ( UK ) Level 3 Certificate of professional Competence for Transport Managers ( Road Haulage ). Learner No: L0006907

About myself

A driven focused family man, with 10 years experience in the road haulage industry. Always looking to better myself through experience and qualifications.

Timeline

Transport manager

KBC Logistics LTD
08.2024 - Current

HGV driver trainer/ manager

VKVP Haulage LTD
10.2020 - 08.2024

HGV class 1 driver

Wincanton PLC
08.2014 - 10.2020

Shift manager

Domino's Pizza
02.2011 - 08.2014

A-Levels - Restaurant Chef

Margaritos Rimkevicaites Technologine mokykla
09.2007 - 07.2010
Giedrius Katkunas