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Work history
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Jack Goode

Cannock,Staffordshire

Summary

A soloution focussed transport Planner with 4 years of experience in rail and transport industry. Utilising expert geographical knowledge with project management skills to maintain timely delivery. Demonstrates exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making aptitude, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. Adept at time management and knowledgeable in transferable skills, aiming to leverage these competencies towards innovative and sustainable career goals.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Transport Planner

Genesee and Wyoming
Cannock, Staffs
09.2020 - Current
  • Effectively managed daily planning for 50 drivers.
  • Planned efficient transport routes to achieve 100 daily deliveries for customers
  • Identified potential bottlenecks in transport systems, improvements ensued.
  • Streamlined delivery schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with meticulous journey planning.

• Implemented effective transport plans that meet operational requirements.
• Analysed transportation data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Coordinated with various stakeholders, including suppliers, drivers, and logistics teams.
• Utilised IT tools such as Outlook, Word, Web based systems and Excel to manage schedules and reports.
• Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Monitored transport performance metrics and suggest enhancements where necessary.

  • Integrated sustainability principles into transport planning, reduction in carbon footprint noticed.
  • Achieved better supply chain performance with thorough route planning.
  • Coordinated effectively with various departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Liaised closely with stakeholders for clear communication of plans and changes in routes.
  • Improved transport efficiency by devising innovative logistical solutions.
  • Planned driver routes for cost-effectiveness, speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Minimised delivery delays by resolving problems and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Calculated and communicated accurate ETAs for customers.
  • Minimised late deliveries by coordinating and controlling haulage movements.
  • Maintained professional communications with customers, internal team members and external stakeholders.
  • Communicated with hauliers for regular updates on timely delivery.
  • Prevented traffic congestion and buildup through successful reroutes and detours.

Multi skilled operative

Genesee and Wyoming
Cannock, Staffordshire
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Prioritised daily tasks to meet project deadlines.
  • Liaised with drivers regarding updates, daily dispatch and debrief.
  • Aware of drivers hours and regulations.
  • Liaised with customers to provide regular updates.
  • Demonstrated commitment to team goals by sharing expertise and resources.
  • Delivered efficient service by performing multiple roles as required.
  • Serviced vehicles with the correct containers and in a timely manner.
  • Communicated with yard team and container controllers to ensure efficient working and accuracy in terms of the correct container timing and availability.
  • Used IT systems to book VBS for drivers.
  • Maintained H&S standards.

Class 1 Container Driver

Pentalver
08.2015 - 01.2019
  • Driving to a high standard and complying with driving hours and working time directives
  • Following internal processes and procedures
  • Completing necessary paperwork, e.g
  • Daily run sheet
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Responsible for ensuring vehicle is road legal
  • Ensuring routes are planned daily

Troop Carrying Vehicle Driver & Exercise Support

British Armed Forces
01.2012 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for providing driving and vehicle support to troops on exercise
  • Assisted in daily planning for vehicle movements, allocation and maintenance, which required good organisational, leadership skills and vehicle knowledge
  • Liaising with vehicle workshops to organise and arrange maintenance and servicing of vehicles
  • Assessing on a daily basis for vehicle movement and planning
  • Delegating drivers and vehicles for the correct tasks
  • Responsible for ensuring troops were abiding to driving hours regulations
  • Liaising with senior ranks in regards to drop off and pick up locations and ensuring that punctuality and organisation is a priority at all times
  • Adapting to sudden task changes and staying versatile and adaptable
  • Working well alongside others from different job backgrounds
  • Working within the driving hours regulations and keeping driver hours record sheets updated with accuracy

Crewman

British Armed Forces
, Afghanistan
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a specialised vehicle, in a challenging environment
  • Always being driven to keep the vehicle running and serviced to the highest standard, which resulted in never losing any man hours in repair or refit
  • Dealing with the constant changing environment of the country and job role, which involved good team cohesion and a clear understanding of a variety of all tasks required – our crew was praised in our ability to achieve this successfully
  • Multi trained in the role as a driver and an operator which meant I had to stay adaptable – a strength I was commended for in my report for working to high standards

Driver, Operator

British Armed Forces
, Germany
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Reponsible for the safe delivery, loading and unloading of goods to clients across Germany
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
  • Trained to operate a variety of vehicles and machinery to allow me to complete any task set
  • Competent with road and safety regulations when transporting goods
  • Providing support to less skilled colleagues and assisting them in their training with an enthusiastic approach to any job or task
  • Resourceful and self-motivated in the maintenance of the fleet
  • Flexible to the changing nature of the job role

Skills

  • Communicater
  • Solution focused attitude
  • Reliable
  • Knowledgeable
  • Transferable skills
  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Time management proficiency
  • IT Systems User
  • Forward -thinking

Affiliations

  • Computer gaming
  • Family time
  • Model railway enthusiast

Timeline

Transport Planner

Genesee and Wyoming
09.2020 - Current

Multi skilled operative

Genesee and Wyoming
01.2019 - 09.2020

Class 1 Container Driver

Pentalver
08.2015 - 01.2019

Troop Carrying Vehicle Driver & Exercise Support

British Armed Forces
01.2012 - 08.2015

Crewman

British Armed Forces
01.2008 - 01.2012

Driver, Operator

British Armed Forces
01.2006 - 01.2012
Jack Goode