JAMES BELLINGHAM
Falkirk,Stirling
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in systems implementation and logistics management. Proven track record in process improvement and performance management, driving operational excellence. Skilled in workforce training, client relationship management, and adaptive leadership to build high-performing teams. CPC certified with experience in trailer inspection and journey time management, committed to continuous improvement and measurable results.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
WH Malcolms
Grangemouth, Stirllingshiire
2024.09 - Current
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and servicing.
- Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to prevent on-road mechanical breakdowns.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff for smooth loading and unloading operations.
- Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
HGV driver class 1
LOGISTICS, Recruitment Direct
Falkirk, Stirlingshire
2022.11 - 2024.09
- Operated HGVs in line with UK road laws, ensuring safe operations.
- Executed efficient daily deliveries through strategic route planning.
- Maintained optimal fuel economy through economic driving techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive vehicle inspections to uphold safety standards.
- Reported vehicle faults promptly to minimise downtime.
- Completed delivery paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Adapted working hours to cover evenings and weekends as needed.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods, ensuring proper care of cargo.
- Completed long-distance hauls with consistent punctuality.
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Forth Ports LTD
Grangemouth
2003.03 - 2022.11
- Initially being employed to perform port operator duties in March 2003 based in Grangemouth within general cargo and container operations
- In July 2004 promotion was gained to operations supervisor until October 2008 when further promotion was achieved to operations shift manager
- Duties were full and varied covering day-to-day planning and overseeing of container terminal/ general cargo/warehousing & landside operations
- Daily contact with shipping agents/haulage companies and general customers that utilize Grangemouth port was imperative to ensure up to date steady flow of information was passed between departments
- In April 2021 further promotion was gained to Senior Operations Manager within operations, along with this promotion came greater responsibilities dealing with budgets/cost control
- Ensured production timeframes suitably met agreed timescales to consistently achieve daily shift targets
- Consistently delivered against production KPI targets through supervision and training
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams
- Maintained faultless customer service through staff training and development dealing with complaints quickly and efficiently
- Identified and implemented new processes and improvements to advance efficiency, accuracy, and quality
- Collaborated with customers to ensure project and resource requirements comfortably meet specification demands
- Consistently delivered against production KPI targets through supervision and training
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations
- Developed company policies for administrative oversight and internal controls
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment, and training strategies to build a successful administrative team.
- Developed strategies for optimal utilisation of resources.
- Streamlined operations by reviewing and implementing efficient processes.
- Upheld health and safety standards within workplace premises.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings, optimised communication and collaboration.
HGV DRIVER
LOGISTICS, McClenaghan Of Slamannan
Falkirk
1995.09 - 2003.03
- Duties included delivery & collection of commercial goods throughout Britain and keeping to tight time schedules
- My employer entrusted myself to oversee work allocation while he was on holiday.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Completed necessary paperwork for each load accurately and promptly post-delivery.
- Complied strictly with company policies, rules and regulations during operations.
- Conducted daily inspections on HGV, ensuring optimal performance.
- Worked long hours without compromising on work quality or safety.
- Achieved timely deliveries with proficient route planning.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with professional delivery service.
- Maintained safe transport of goods by adhering to all traffic laws.
1 HGV DRIVER
Luttmann GMBH
Hameln , Germany
1993.01 - 1995.09
- Consistently completed deliveries ahead of schedule through diligent, efficient driving.
- Carried out safety inspections on lorries, including brake, tyre, oil, water and other basic checks before starting journeys, keeping in line with company regulations.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Assessed equipment before and after use, following strict roadworthiness and safety procedures.
PLANT OPERATOR MECHANIC, DRIVER
HM Forces
Hameln
1985.02 - 1992.12
- Employed by armed forces as a plant operator mechanic and a section 2nd in command
- During my time in the forces, I was deployed to various countries which included Great Britain & Northern Ireland/Germany and was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990 during the first Gulf war
- Skills
- Strong communication
- Outgoing personality
- Department management
- Strategic planning
- Maintaining harassment free office: managers
- Business social media email and online etiquette
- Leadership: Being proactive in safety
- Workplace mental health: managers
- Learning from failure, Making decisions
- Handling aggressive behavior in public
- Workplace bullying & harassment
- Compliance understanding
- Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Problem solving
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Management
Forth Valley College
Falkirk09.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Plant Operations
School of Military Engineering
Chatham1988
High School Diploma -
Camelon High School
FalkirkBasic Electtronics - Electronics
Falkirk College TEC
Falkirk 1984.01 - 1984.12
Skills
- Performance management
- Process improvement
- Procedure development
- Continuous improvement
- Client relationship management
- Workforce training and development
- Performance reporting
- People management
- Policies and procedures
- Health and safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Trailer inspection
- CPC certified
- Coupling and uncoupling
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
WH Malcolms
2024.09 - Current
HGV driver class 1
LOGISTICS, Recruitment Direct
2022.11 - 2024.09
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Forth Ports LTD
2003.03 - 2022.11
HGV DRIVER
LOGISTICS, McClenaghan Of Slamannan
1995.09 - 2003.03
1 HGV DRIVER
Luttmann GMBH
1993.01 - 1995.09
PLANT OPERATOR MECHANIC, DRIVER
HM Forces
1985.02 - 1992.12
Basic Electtronics - Electronics
Falkirk College TEC
1984.01 - 1984.12
Some College (No Degree) - Management
Forth Valley College
Some College (No Degree) - Plant Operations
School of Military Engineering
High School Diploma -
Camelon High School