Helen Barnard
Barnard Transport Logistics
Ware
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work
Minimum Desired Compensation
£45000/yr
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Cultivated a strong interest in the transport sector, evolving from a driver to a management role with significant responsibilities. Fostered communication with stakeholders at all levels, leveraging customer service experience as a coach driver and office support. Provided training to seasoned drivers, developing a respectful approach that acknowledges their extensive experience. Embraced opportunities to work with diverse backgrounds, learning new languages and customs to enhance interpersonal relationships. Pursued ongoing professional growth through transportation management refresher courses every two years and participation in conferences with regulatory bodies. Engaged with professional networks as a member of RHA and an associate member of the Society of Engineering.
Work History
Transport Manager
8 Years 8 Months- Cheshunt Metals was initially one of my Transport Consultancy customers where I went in once a week for 4 hours to ensure their compliancy to the Operator Licence Undertakings and Regulations. I was offered a regular job with them as Transport Manager/Administrator which fitted around my reduced business as a Transport Consultant.
- I served customers, raised invoices for incoming and outgoing sales, created the companies policies and procedures including health and safety and fire procedures. Monitored the company’s income and spend age from a spreadsheet I created then liaise with the Directors as to the company’s financial position each week. I manage the staff training records and HR.
Transport Consultant & Transport Manager
11 Years 2 Months- Currently I run my own business as a Transport Consultant to Operator Licence Holders. I was a Transport Manager named on an operator licences with various sized fleets and multiple licences at a time whilst also consulting for other operators. My clients vary from Scaffolders, Food Distribution, Vehicle Recovery to Hauliers.
- As a consultant my role varies from at what point I am employed, whether this is from an enquiry from someone wanting to apply for a licence and explaining the procedure and requirements, making the application, setting policies and procedures for the Company. I also assist with enquiries operators receive from DVSA by preparing the relevant requested data and paperwork, drafting a letter to the DVSA, delivering new policies and procedures that the company may not of had in place to ensure they meet the undertakings of their Operators Licence. I also provided an audit service to audit their procedure and policies and their administration, then offer best advice where changes could be made or methods for any shortcomings.
- I pride that fact that having attended several Preliminary and Public Inquiries with the Traffic Commissioners Office, either as a Transport Consultant representing the driver or company or as a named Transport Manager on the operator’s licence. I have always come out of the Traffic Commissioners Inquiries with a ‘satisfactory finding and no further action to be taken’.
- I have also delivered various training, to transport office staff, drivers, warehouse staff and Operator Licence holders (Directors of business) on company policies and procedures relating to the Operator Licence Undertakings and Regulations.
- As a CPC Training I taught CPC to drivers under an umbrella of a training school. This entailed me to deliver a set module to the drivers in a way that kept them engaged for the 8 hours. Often trying to teach drivers who held more experience than me as a driver out on the road but lack of knowledge of their employers legal requirements as an Operator Licence holder.
Coach Driver & Office Administrator
14 Years 11 Months- Assisted in managing communications by handling phone calls and emails related to quotations and booking inquiries. Supported scheduling of driver duties and vehicle route planning to optimize efficiency. Facilitated tender submissions for new contracts and managed client accounts, focusing on financial transactions. Coordinated ferry and hotel bookings for clients and drivers, ensuring smooth travel arrangements. Monitored contract compliance with operator license regulations to maintain operational standards.
- Under the operator compliancy I would carry out tachograph analysis, drivers hours, Working time directive records, driving licence checks, DBS checks, warnings and disciplinary, hold interviews with new potential staff and ensure that all company documentation and records were kept updated.
- As administration for the Engineering department I would be dealing with scheduling, accounts, booking in and administrating the company fleet maintenance alongside outside fleet maintenance and brake roller testing carried out by the workshop. Ensuring the engineers had the relevant work scheduled documents for the day ahead, sourcing and ordering parts in, liaising with customers to what repairs were required and providing quotes and timed schedule for the repairs to be carried out.
- I was also responsible for delivering driver induction training, wheelchair restraint and tail-lift training, tachograph training and set route training. When required drive a coach or mini bus to cover breakdown recovery, day trips, rail replacement or school contracts.
Coach Driver
3 Years 2 Months- Assisted with student transportation to and from school using mini bus. Supported driving coaches for school trips, foreign day trips, weddings, theatre trips, and business shuttle services. Aided in delivering driver training sessions for home-to-school routes, including navigation, wheelchair restraint, and tail lift operations. Operated a wheelchair-accessible coach with a side rear tail-lift, accommodating six fixed wheelchairs and additional passengers. Managed loading and securing tasks independently.
Bus Driver
2 Years- Driving public bus routes across North/North West and Central London.
4 Years
- Working for various agencies where some postings were short term some long term all of which were mainly administration roles for various companies/industries.
Education
9 GCSE's
Skills
Achieved streamlined administration processes through 25 years of expertise.
Delivered comprehensive tachograph analysis
enhancing fleet performance over 15 years.
Improved compliance with drivers' hours regulations consistently over 20 years.
Executed proactive vehicle maintenance strategies
reducing downtime for over 15 years.
Attained high standards in DVSA and traffic commissioner compliance for 15 years.
Certification
Road Haulage Operators CPC Licence obtained June 2014, CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) valid till April 2023, RHA Professional Member, Associate member of the Society of Engineering, Associate member of Institute Of Road Transport Engineers
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- RHA Professional Member
- Associate member of the Society of Engineering
- Associate member of Institute Of Road Transport Engineers
Timeline
Transport Manager
Cheshunt Metals Ltd
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Transport Consultant & Transport Manager
Barnard Transport Logistics
07.2015 - CurrentRead More
Coach Driver & Office Administrator
Davian Coaches Ltd
04.2004 - 03.2019Read More
Coach Driver
H+B Group Travel
01.2001 - 03.2004Read More
Bus Driver
Arriva London North
01.1998 - 01.2000Read More
Various Agencies
01.1994 - 01.1998Read More
Freman College
9 GCSE's
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