Andrew Harper
Rugby,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Transport Manager with extensive background in HGV operations, specialising in chilled and frozen logistics. Achieved operational efficiency through effective transport and warehouse management systems, while ensuring compliance with drivers' hours legislation. Demonstrated strong coordination skills in shunting operations, fostering teamwork to minimise downtime and uphold safety standards.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shunter
Evri Ltd
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of trailers and vehicles for correct positioning.
- Executed minor repairs swiftly, minimising downtime in the yard.
- Efficiently manoeuvred multiple vehicles simultaneously, aiding overall productivity.
- Carried out cleaning tasks, maintaining a tidy work environment.
- Monitor fuel levels of vehicles and execute timely re-fuelling to ensure operational efficiency.
- Organised vehicle inspections for PMI and MOT to maintain operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
Transport Operations Manager
Eddie Stobart
Coventry
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared and maintained the department's weekly and monthly financial figures to align with budget to achieve productivity levels and financial spend.
- Identified and implemented improvement plans to increase labour utilisation, reduce unutilised hours, improve productivity measures and methods.
- Ensured all Shift Managers and Administrative staff were fully trained and conversant in all aspects of Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work and were competent to carry out all tasks assigned to them.
- Maintained the transport operation to remain legally compliant in line with the Operator’s Licence obligations.
- Supported the Transport Team in cascading the safety message and striving to ensure a “Zero is Possible” approach and culture towards accidents.
- Managed and guided the Transport Team to ensure a consistent approach and an effective application of Company and legal procedures and practices by leading, managing and developing my team with regular performance reviews and feedback meetings.
- Promoted a Culture of Care via any means necessary with the confidence to demonstrate the company values.
- Maintained audit readiness and total compliance to EU Driving Regulations, Working Time Directive and Employment Law and strive to eliminate driver infringements.
Transport Co-Ordinator
Culina Logistics
Milton Keynes
01.2003 - 05.2020
- Managed the transport department working closely with the planning department and warehouse team to achieve on time in full deliveries and meet tight deadlines.
- Lead a team of drivers and office staff to co-ordinate and plan staff and allocate drivers to delivery runs including agency and sub contractors.
- Ensured full O licence compliance.
- Ensured Health and safety is adhered to.
- Responsible for a fleet of HGV units and trailers to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with the law including scheduling services and MOT’s.
- Improved fleet safety.
- Performed return to work interviews.
- Maintained a high standard of completion towards my staff’s development via PDP’s, KPI’s and regular meetings.
- Conducted Staff Disciplinary’s.
- Resolved any late delivery discrepancies.
- Assisted with briefing and debriefing drivers and inducting new drivers.
- Rectified any issues with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Motivated and results driven, I have surpassed many high set targets both personally and as part of a team.
- Operated Transport and Warehouse computer systems including TMS, WMS and IMS.
- Shunted trailers within the yard and local area.
SAP Support Administrator
Hayes Logistics
Milton Keynes
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Provided Support within SAP Modules (FI,CO,BW,MM,WM,SD,CRM).
- Eliminated faults within purchase orders to allow transactions to complete.
- Worked to business critical deadlines.
- Supported end users within SAP financial packages.
- Trained users on bespoke applications.
- Gave telephone support to users.
Team Leader
Computer Sciences Corporation
Luton
05.2000 - 01.2002
- Provided MS Office and Bespoke application support.
- Oversaw the running of a Multilingual support team.
- Attended Monthly meetings.
- Liaised between end users and field technicians.
- Gave support and guidance to the team where needed with the ability to manage and motivate my team.
- Delegated the workload whilst planning my own workload and reporting directly to the site manager.
- Hands on role within the business running the 24/7 support team.
Royal Corps of Transport
British Army
01.1979 - 12.1990
- The operation of all forms of road, rail and inland water transport in support of the British Army.
Education
O Levels and GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Technology, Art, History, RE, Biology
Leon Comprehensive
Milton Keynes 09.1975 - 07.1979
Degree - Forest Products Technology
Buckinghamshire College
High Wycombe 09.1990 - 07.1992
References
References available upon request
Hobbies
I own a 68ft narrowboat which I rescued and am currently restoring in my spare time. I enjoy flying RC model aircraft and helicopters.
Timeline
Shunter
Evri Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Transport Operations Manager
Eddie Stobart
02.2022 - 08.2022
Transport Co-Ordinator
Culina Logistics
01.2003 - 05.2020
SAP Support Administrator
Hayes Logistics
01.2002 - 01.2003
Team Leader
Computer Sciences Corporation
05.2000 - 01.2002
Degree - Forest Products Technology
Buckinghamshire College
09.1990 - 07.1992
Royal Corps of Transport
British Army
01.1979 - 12.1990
O Levels and GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Technology, Art, History, RE, Biology
Leon Comprehensive
09.1975 - 07.1979