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Graham Paterson

Mansfield,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in audit planning, stakeholder relationship management, and external auditing. Demonstrates strong skills in team training and development, problem identification, and critical evaluation. Proficient in audit report writing and communication proficiency, ensuring time efficiency and proactive engagement. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and enhance operational effectiveness.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work history

Lead Auditor

Dekra
Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
2021.04 - Current
  • Created a robust auditing framework to streamline operations within the organisation.
  • Facilitated training sessions, empowering staff with knowledge on auditing procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance during audits.
  • Delivered timely audit reports, enhancing trust amongst stakeholders and clients alike.

Head of Auditing

Fleet Source
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
2020.03 - 2023.03
  • Delivered in-depth training for junior auditors to improve their auditing skills.
  • Developed detailed audit plans for smoother execution and effective control assessments.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments for streamlined auditing procedures.
  • Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
  • Involved in the development of the Mission Zero Standard and accreditation process.

Lead Auditor

Fleet Source
Letchworth, Hertfordshire
2017.06 - 2020.03
  • Delivered timely audit reports within prescribed SLA timelines, enhancing trust amongst stakeholders and clients alike.
  • Executed detailed audit procedures on the FORS accreditation scheme.
  • Facilitated training sessions on behalf of FORS to train new auditors empowering staff with knowledge on auditing procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Delivered CPC training to transport operators.
  • Nurtured a team of associate auditors through coaching and mentoring.
  • Conducted Earned Recognition audits to strict DVSA guidelines.

HGV Driver

Walkers Transport
Tuxford, East Midlands
2014.11 - 2017.06
  • Maintained safe transport of goods by adhering to all traffic laws.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with professional delivery service.
  • Familiarised self with new areas quickly enhancing delivery speed.
  • Communicated effectively over radio and phone with company staff regarding any issues.
  • Complied strictly with company policies, rules and regulations during operations.
  • Kept accurate records of trips and fuel consumption to assist in cost management.

Logistician

HM Forces
Various, Various
1983.06 - 2014.10

Coordinated logistical support and resupply operations to maintain operational readiness at Brigade and Divisional levels.

Assisted in training and mentoring reserve forces personnel.

  • Supported mission-critical activities to ensure seamless operations.

Education

Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) - Transport

OCR
UK

QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor ISO 9001 - ISO 9001 auditing

CQI/IRCA
UK

FORS Auditor - FORS Audits

FORS
UK

Skills

  • Audit planning
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Team training and development
  • Problem Identification
  • External auditing
  • Audit report writing
  • Time efficiency
  • Critical evaluation
  • Proactive engagement
  • Communication proficiency

Affiliations

Golf (playing badly)

Football

Timeline

Lead Auditor

Dekra
2021.04 - Current

Head of Auditing

Fleet Source
2020.03 - 2023.03

Lead Auditor

Fleet Source
2017.06 - 2020.03

HGV Driver

Walkers Transport
2014.11 - 2017.06

Logistician

HM Forces
1983.06 - 2014.10

Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) - Transport

OCR

QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor ISO 9001 - ISO 9001 auditing

CQI/IRCA

FORS Auditor - FORS Audits

FORS
Graham Paterson