Glen Carter
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished logistics professional with extensive expertise in inventory control planning, inbound and outbound operations, and transportation regulations. Demonstrates leadership proficiency and logistical data analysis skills, ensuring efficient fleet maintenance oversight and technical equipment operation. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and staff rota coordination, enhancing logistics coordination through effective employee engagement strategies. Adept at performance metrics monitoring and staff motivation, with a strong focus on compliance adherence and health and safety regulations. Committed to operational excellence through transport law expertise, vehicle inspection protocols, and fleet tracking systems use. Career goals include advancing operational fleet compliance initiatives while maintaining resilience under pressure.
Results-driven Depot Manager with history of optimising operations and boosting team productivity. Streamlined logistics processes, leading to improved delivery times and increased customer satisfaction. Known for fostering collaborative work environment that enhances staff morale and performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work history
Depot Manager
Kindertons Limited
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2005.03 - Current
- The Role of Depot Manager was pivotal to the success of the company, The job demanded strong leadership, organisational, relationship building and management skills.
- Main Responsibilities
Overall Control of depot staff 20 in total
Manage Daily Resource
Ensure Depot Maintained an high service level standard and timeframes promised
Maintained Depot Expenditure to keep cost to a minimum
Act as overall referral point at the depot on a day to day basis
Undertake Auditing and Quality Checks
Handle all complaints that came into the depot
Ensure all vehicles projected the company image
Ensure all vehicles are legal & safe
Ensure Depot interior & exterior project good company image
Manage staffing to meet demand
Ensure 121's are carried out on a regular basis
Knowledge
- Full understanding of the highway code
- Controlled over 350 cars & van's
- Controlled 3 7.5t Twin Decks Recovery Trucks
- Controlled 6 3.5t Low Loader Recovery Trucks
- Fully Maintained over 350 cars & van's and mad sure servicing, MOT & Inspection's where carried out on time and inline with manufacturer intervals
- Controlled all HGV Law's
- Driving Hours
- Working Hours
- OCRS
- WTD
- Driver CPC Training
- Digital Tachograph Compliance
- UK Transport Legislation
- PC Literate - Outlook, Word & Excel
- Fleet Management
- Absence Management
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Work well under pressure
- Daily Work Round Checks 3.5t & 7.5t Trucks
- RHA System
- 1Link System
- Fleet Tracking Systems
Parts advisor
Dews Garages
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
2004.01 - 2005.03
- Telephone Call's
- Dealing with external clients
- Dealing with workshop
- Dealing with retails customers
- Stock Taking
- Fork Lift Truck Driving
Parts Advisor
Partco Unipart
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2001.10 - 2004.01
- Dealing with External & Internal Telephone Call's
- Dealing with External Client's
- Dealing with Retail Customers
- Stock Taking Control - Every 6 months
- Fork Lift Truck Driving
Parts advisor
Dixon Renault
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
1997.02 - 2001.10
- Dealing with External & Internal Telephone Calls
- Dealing with External Clients
- Dealing with Retail Customers
- Stock Taking
- Fork Lift Truck Driving
Parts advisor
Bristol Street Motors
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
1994.01 - 1997.01
- Dealing with External & Internal Telephone Calls
- Dealing with all Warranty Issues
- Dealing with External Clients
- Dealing with Retail Customers
- Stock Taking
- Fork Lift Truck Driving
Education
GCSEs -
Moor End High School
Huddersfield, Kirklees 1988.09 - 1993.07
Skills
- Leadership proficiency
- Inventory control planning
- Transportation scheduling
- Logistics coordination
- Budgeting expertise
- Maintenance scheduling
- Staff leadership
- Health and safety awareness
Affiliations
- Spending my downtime with my wife & 2 daughters
- Passionate about grassroots football
- Committee Member & Volunteer at Golcar United AFC Football Club
- Traveling Europe with my Family, especially driving holiday's
Certification
Full Driving Licence - No points
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Depot Manager
Kindertons Limited
2005.03 - Current
Parts advisor
Dews Garages
2004.01 - 2005.03
Parts Advisor
Partco Unipart
2001.10 - 2004.01
Parts advisor
Dixon Renault
1997.02 - 2001.10
Parts advisor
Bristol Street Motors
1994.01 - 1997.01
GCSEs -
Moor End High School
1988.09 - 1993.07