Michael COOMBS
Faversham,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven Transport Manager with an International CPC in Transport Management and LGV Class 2 driver's licence. Skilled in fleet management and transportation systems, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. Strong communicator, enabling effective team coordination and leadership. Focused on utilising expertise to enhance logistics and transport operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Transport coordinator
Momart Ltd
London, City of London
2012.05 - Current
- Supervised transportation team, promoting collaboration and efficiency in daily operations.
- Coordinated daily transportation schedules, ensuring smooth operations.
- Strategically planned delivery runs and routes to maximise available resources.
- Managed vehicle maintenance schedules, minimising vehicle downtime and ensuring operational readiness.
- Maintained vehicle fleet with precise coordination of preventive maintenance and functional repairs.
- Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
- Resolved transportation problems swiftly, minimising disruptions.
- Ensured compliance with transport legislation, promoting safety measures.
- Facilitated driver training programmes, enhancing overall safety standards.
Transport supervisor
Rare Butchers of Distinction
London, City of London
2011.10 - 2012.05
- Coordinated and managed allocation of drivers and vehicles to service network, guaranteeing efficient, accurate deliveries.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across London and South East.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and functional repairs for vehicle fleet to ensure optimal performance.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
- Addressed employee relations issues, managing disciplinaries, grievances and absences effectively.
- Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
- Overhauled systems to enhance accuracy and minimise costs and waste.
Assistant Transport Manager
3663 Foodservice (now Bidvest Foodservice)
Battersea, Wandsworth
1999.07 - 2011.10
- Ensured compliance with transport laws and regulations to maintain safety standards.
- Managed vehicle maintenance schedules to prevent unexpected breakdowns and delays.
- Coordinated allocation of drivers and vehicles, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries.
- Facilitated effective communication between drivers, dispatchers and customers for seamless operations.
- Mitigated risk by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety guidelines within the team.
- Streamlined administrative procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Negotiated favourable contracts with fuel suppliers, saving on operational costs.
- Handled emergency situations effectively, minimising downtime and disruption to services.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly maintaining good relations with clients.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across all areas of the business.
- Fostered positive work environment, improving employee morale and retention rates.
- Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
- Maintained vehicle fleet with precise coordination of preventive maintenance and functional repairs.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
Education
GCSEs - English
Cleeve Park Secondary School
London 1984.09 - 1989.06
GCSEs - Maths
Cleeve Park Secondary school
London 1984.09 - 1989.06
Skills
I hold a current International CPC in Transport Management
I hold a current LGV Class 2 drivers License and digital tachograph card
I hold a current LGV drivers CPC card
- Transportation management system usage
- Fleet management
- Strong communication
Affiliations
- Created and run The Grand Trip, a tribute act to Clarkson, Hammond and May but we do road trips and create content for Charity. for charity
- Scratch building models and dioramas. Normally sets for action figures for my son.
Timeline
Transport coordinator
Momart Ltd
2012.05 - Current
Transport supervisor
Rare Butchers of Distinction
2011.10 - 2012.05
Assistant Transport Manager
3663 Foodservice (now Bidvest Foodservice)
1999.07 - 2011.10
GCSEs - English
Cleeve Park Secondary School
1984.09 - 1989.06
GCSEs - Maths
Cleeve Park Secondary school
1984.09 - 1989.06