Luke Skelhon
Coventry
Summary
Experienced in transport management with a strong focus on safety compliance awareness, route planning and profit & loss reporting. Demonstrated expertise in subcontractor management and performance monitoring, supported by a Transport Management CPC. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving business objectives through strategic planning and effective resource management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet & Transport Manager
Alliance Healthcare
Hinckley
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Manage the budget for the Transport Department. Working to reduce excess costs and bring the department within budget.
- Handled Disciplinary meetings & investigations working alongside the HR department.
- Reporting to the Regional Managers to discuss areas of concern for the department and put forward suggestions on how to improve service levels.
- Assisting each of the Driver Team Managers with the specific area of the department they were accountable for, helping to improve their results.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across all areas of the business.
- Mitigated risk by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety guidelines within the team.
- Ensured compliance with transport laws and regulations to maintain safety standards.
- Organised weekly team meetings fostering better communication among staff members.
- Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
Senior Driver Team Manager
Alliance Healthcare
Hinckley
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw dedicated group of Driver Team Managers, helping them to ensure compliance was maintained when delivering Pharmaceutical products to Pharmacies & Hospitals.
- Monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Transport Department. Identifying areas for improvement while creating solutions to improve performance and meet target expectations.
- Collaborated with the Warehouse Operations Manager to overcome any unexpected obstacles that would negatively affect service levels.
- Reported to the Service Centre General Manager on the performance of the department. Highlighting any significant business challenges that would risk the success of our service.
Operations Manager
Washstation Ltd
Stratford-upon-Avon
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw the inventory shipments to the engineers to ensure seamless operations, quickly addressing their needs to minimise any downtime of machines on site.
- Monitored the warehouse stock levels daily, collaborating with suppliers to overcome sourcing challenges.
- Proactively communicated with the Head of Operations to identify and address any business challenges, demonstrating a commitment to organisational success.
Transport Manager
Hambridge Transport
Coventry
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked closely with the Managing Director to develop and grow the business. Implementing new ideas and working to push the business forward.
- Oversaw the compliance of transport regulations, ensuring both vehicle maintenance and driver operations were kept to a high standard. This led to fewer unexpected breakdowns and delays.
- Led the Transport Office team which included guiding the Pallet Network Department with a focus on efficiency and team empowerment.
- Strategically planned HGV routes to maximise profitability while nurturing customer relationships to foster future opportunities.
- Negotiated costs with subcontractors, balancing cost-efficiency with quality service. These relationships were key to growing the business by enabling us to offer new services.
Transport Planner
Hambridge Transport
Coventry
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Planned the daily HGV driver routes, maintaining detailed records of operations to assess profitability and operational efficiency.
- Managed the maintenance schedule for the HGV fleet. Collaborating with the vehicle workshop to ensure vehicles were maintained and back on the road within reasonable time frames.
- Worked closely with customers to ensure smooth shipment processes, minimising the likelihood for any delays or issues.
- Oversaw international imports, addressing and resolving documentation or carrier issues to reduce delays.
International Shipping Department Manager
APC Overnight
Warwick
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Created and monitored international shipments, including creating necessary customs documentation, ensuring compliance at every stage of the shipment.
- Collaborated with delivery drivers to collect shipments from our customers daily. Working within strict time frames to guarantee that delivery expectations were achieved.
- Analysed the performance of the department on a weekly basis. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, highlighting particular successes or operational challenges. Profit & Loss reporting was used to identify trends in performance throughout the year.
- Maintained strong interpersonal relationships with the customers. One of our main customers specialised in live insects, which added a particular challenge as the shipments were all international and required delivery within 24 hours. Through our dedication and hard work we successfully met this requirement and retained their business for multiple years.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Development & Fitness
North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
Nuneaton, Warwickshire 09.2004 - 06.2006
Skills
- Safety compliance awareness
- Route planning & optimisation
- Profit and loss reporting
- Subcontractor management
- Transport Management CPC
- Performance monitoring
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Certification
- National & International Transport Manager CPC, 02/01/22
- Full UK Car & Motorcycle Licence, Clean
Affiliations
- Music
- Games
- BMX
- Motorcycles & Cars
Timeline
Fleet & Transport Manager
Alliance Healthcare
02.2025 - 03.2025
Senior Driver Team Manager
Alliance Healthcare
05.2024 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Washstation Ltd
10.2023 - 02.2024
Transport Manager
Hambridge Transport
05.2022 - 09.2023
Transport Planner
Hambridge Transport
02.2019 - 05.2022
International Shipping Department Manager
APC Overnight
06.2015 - 01.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Development & Fitness
North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
09.2004 - 06.2006
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