LEE YARNOLD
Wigan,Greater Manchester
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in multi-site operational support and transport compliance, including operator licence awareness.
Demonstrates proficiency in driver training and development, workforce planning, and resource allocation to enhance operational performance and KPI improvement.
Skilled in change implementation and mobilisation support.
Committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within the industry.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Training and Recruitment Officer
Go North West
Wigan, Greater Manchester
2024.10 - Current
- Facilitated driver training sessions and continuous development initiatives.
- Supported compliance with driving standards and company protocols.
- Assisted new drivers in meeting operational needs.
- Enhanced driver performance and safety measures.
- Liaised with hiring managers to understand specific recruitment needs.
Transport Manager
Lord Logistics
- - Assisted in the day-to-day management of a haulage operation, supporting compliance, planning, and operational delivery
- - Identified new business opportunities and helped reposition the company within a niche market
- - Built key industry contacts and strengthened client relationships
- - Contributed to strategic changes that helped triple company turnover
- - Supported route planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency
Team leader
Law Logistics
Haydock, St. Helens
- - Provided supervisory support within a busy depot environment, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- - Supported operational delivery and maintained service continuity
- - Assisted with workforce planning and resource allocation
- Reduced operational costs through efficient management of resources.
- - Resolved operational issues quickly to maintain service reliability
- Led a team of drivers, ensuring punctuality and professionalism at all times.
PCV / HGV Driver
Various Roles
- - Operated buses and heavy goods vehicles in line with legal and safety standards
- - Developed strong knowledge of transport operations and compliance
- - Maintained high standards of professionalism and customer service
Education
GCSEs -
Birchwood comminity high school
Warrington 1990.09 - 1995.07
Skills
- Multi-site operational support
- Transport compliance & operator licence awareness
- Driver training & development
- Workforce planning & resource allocation
- Operational performance & KPI improvement
- Change implementation & mobilisation support
- Stakeholder & team management
- Problem solving in fast-paced environments
Certification
- Transport Manager CPC (Passenger Transport)
- Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage)
- PCV Licence
- HGV Licence
- Driver CPC
References
References available upon request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong understanding of operator licence compliance and DVSA expectations
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work across multiple locations
- Full UK driving licence
Timeline
Training and Recruitment Officer
Go North West
2024.10 - Current
GCSEs -
Birchwood comminity high school
1990.09 - 1995.07
PCV / HGV Driver
Various Roles
Transport Manager
Lord Logistics
Team leader
Law Logistics