JOHN APPLEGATE
Gorleston,Norfolk
Summary
Experienced logistics and operations professional with a strong background in logistics management, operations coordination, and operational planning. Demonstrates expertise in material handling, shipping and receiving, rigging and lifting, crane operation, and radio operation. Dependable professional with proactive approach to material coordination. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and effective communication, ensuring seamless logistics and inventory management. Committed to driving operational efficiency and contributing to team success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Multi Skilled Material Coordinator/Radio OP
ONE Dyas, Sean Papa Platform
Southern North Sea
12.2015 - 05.2026
- Main role on the platform was as a Multi Skilled Material Coordinator, this encompassed the roles of Deck Foreman, Banksman and Rigger, whilst coordinating all logistical matters and movements.
- Mechanical Technician covering all areas within operations, this includes the role of control room operator and external plant operator maintaining operations on a day to day basis in the field.
- Maintaining critical equipment package on board by completing both routine and corrective maintenance.
- Experienced in troubleshooting, maintenance management, project campaigns and shutdown maintenance both in UK and NL
- Level 3 Crane Operator, LOLER focal Point, Level 4 Banksman and Rigger.
- GMDSS + CAA Radio Operator and Vantage Administrator.
- Trained new members of the team, improving overall department performance.
Shipping Team Leader
Peterson,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Promoted to the position of Shipping Team Leader, directly responsible for overseeing all material controllers on all contracts held in Great Yarmouth, this includes Shell, RWE, EON and ODE.
- Experience of Offshore Material Coordinator providing cover on all UK assets including the role of Deck Supervisor as and when required. This role covers all aspects of offshore material management and multimodal logistics.
- Nominated focal point for all issues in regard to Shipping and onshore/offshore cargo movements including the movement of dangerous goods.
- Implemented new systems and procedures which have resulted in improved vessel turnaround times and a reduction in operation costs.
- Experience in the role of Project Coordinator (6 weeks secondment) for Technip, this was based on the Shetland Islands and involved coordination of all client activities and vessel movements to and from the Lerwick base.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Material Coordinator
Peterson,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
12.2012 - 10.2013
- Initially employed as a Slinger/Banksman working on the quayside, in this role I learnt all the necessary skills required whilst working quayside and in the warehouse.
- Employed as a Drilling Material Coordinator on all RWE assets, during my time working on this contract I learnt all the skills needed for the role and forged excellent working relationships with the client.
- Progressed into a Material Coordinator role working on the Shell contract, since starting this role I have further enhanced my skills and learnt to use SAP. I have introduced new work which resulted in better working conditions for the team and improved a lot of the systems/processes that were in place which has resulted in a more efficient service whilst reducing costs.
Environmental & Logistics Manager
James Page University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk
01.1998 - 12.2012
- Lead specialist for developing and driving forward the Trust's sustainable development, environmental, energy and waste management strategies whilst producing the Trust's carbon reduction management plan.
- Introduced a framework of planning/practices and efficiencies/reduction programmes resulting in a 6.5% cost reduction across the £1.4 million utilities and premises budget.
- Responsible for a multidisciplinary team of staff covering a large geographical area specialising in all areas of logistics including logistics, stores, transport, receipt & distribution, waste management and all estates issues.
- Collaborating with professional bodies such as the Carbon Trust and Environment Agency to ensure that the Trust operates within all new legislation and has a proactive approach in all environmental matters.
Transport Regiment RLC/ADTR
HM Armed Forces
Germany
02.1989 - 12.1997
- Served both in Northern Ireland and Yugoslavia and was awarded the “Joint Commanders Commendation” for outstanding service in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia whilst on operations.
- Planning and organising the highly successful introduction of new million pound vehicles in Yugoslavia ensuring all staff were correctly trained in all aspects of their operation and the new procedures involved.
- Further promoted to Assistant Transport Manager where my duties included the distribution of vehicles and manpower, ensuring all tasks across a large geographical area were completed as requested.
- Achieved promotion to Lance Corporal whilst managing a section of men on tour in Northern Ireland.
Education
School Education
Cliff Park High School
Gorleston On Sea 01.1983 - 01.1987
Skills
- Logistics management
- Operations coordination
- Operational planning
- Material handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Rigging and lifting
- Crane operation
- Radio operation
Certification
- Offshore Medical Certificate (OGUK)
- Basic offshore safety induction & emergency training certificate (BOSIET) including HUET & EBS (CA-EBS)
- Stage 4 OPITO Banksman Slinger, Stage 4 Rigger, Level 3 Crane Operator, LOLER Competent person
- Minimum industry safety training certificate (MIST)
- Dangerous Goods by Air and Sea certificates (IATA & IMDG)
- GMDSS + CAA Radio Operator, Vantage User, Meteorological Observer
- Port Facility Security Officer (Security Cleared)
- Working at Height Level 2 and 3 Certificates
- SVQ in Processing Operations - Hydrocarbons
- Authorized Gas Tester and Offshore First Aider
- Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain
- Diploma in Management level 4 from the Chartered Management Institute
- Certificate in Team Leading, level 2 from the Chartered Management Institute
- IOSH Working with Environmental Responsibilities and Healthcare Risk & Safety Management Certificates
- BSA auditing ISO 9001 Course
- Fully trained in Microsoft Office, SAP, Maximo and DG + systems
- Forklift licence and trained in the use of electric vehicles and pallet trucks (AITT Accredited)
Interests
Family, golf, gym, reading, and anything challenging.
Awards
General Officer Commanding Commendation for Distinguished Service in the Former Yugoslavia., The Gulf War Campaign Medal., The General Service in Northern Ireland Medal., The IFOR, Service in the Former Yugoslavia Medal.
Personal Details
- Driving Licence: Full UK Driving licence including LGV PSV & motorcycle licence
- Health: Excellent
- Interests: Family, squash, gym, reading, and anything challenging.
Timeline
Multi Skilled Material Coordinator/Radio OP
ONE Dyas, Sean Papa Platform
12.2015 - 05.2026
Shipping Team Leader
Peterson,
10.2013 - 12.2015
Material Coordinator
Peterson,
12.2012 - 10.2013
Environmental & Logistics Manager
James Page University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.1998 - 12.2012
Transport Regiment RLC/ADTR
HM Armed Forces
02.1989 - 12.1997
School Education
Cliff Park High School
01.1983 - 01.1987