RICKY SAVILL MBA
Chelmsford,Essex
Summary
A productive manager with a proven history of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team mentorship. A qualified Transport manager with the ability to learn new skills proven by obtaining a Master's in business administration through self-funding and dedication to learning. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Highly skilled manager with outstanding team leadership abilities to meet targets consistently throughout multiple areas of business. As an advocate to health and safety in the workplace. I am in the process to complete a NEBOSH course in health and safety. I have experience working with and leading regular meetings with senior leaders within Kent Police which includes providing annual results and carrying out contract negotiations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Contractor Scheme Manager
Automobile Association
Kent & London
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered strategic updates on garaging operations in alignment with organisational objectives.
- Optimised service delivery by managing relationships with AA-appointed Emergency Breakdown Services and police schemes.
- Oversaw daily interactions with stakeholders, including AA control tower and police recovery teams.
- Conducted performance management and quality inspections to ensure contractor compliance with legal requirements.
- Provided guidance on road traffic legislation as a certified International Transport Manager (CPC).
- Managed environmentally responsible vehicle disposal through auto salvage sites for the AA.
- Led contract negotiations with Kent Police and AADL to enhance service delivery agreements.
- Directed operational deployment of breakdown services, achieving KPIs and improving customer outcomes.
Performance Leader, Area Manager, Patrol
Automobile Association
09.2012 - 05.2023
- Led a team of 24 Recovery Patrols across three depots, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance management to minimise infringements and DCRS points.
- Conducted gate checks for compliance verification and risk mitigation.
- Managed relationships with The AA and 11 garage agents, overseeing 20 Cabriolet shift purchase patrols.
- Audited agent performance while conducting reviews with agents, Cabriolet, and direct employees.
- Developed strong partnerships with local parts suppliers, including Euro Car Parts and VW (TPS).
- Recruited exceptional candidates to elevate team productivity and efficiency.
- Facilitated training sessions on best practices, significantly improving team performance.
- Previous to managing solely recovery, I managed RSS, RSA and Recovery patrols alongside cabriolet and garage agents.
Motor vehicle technician
Gates Group
Harlow, Essex
09.2008 - 09.2012
- Ensured safety standards for smooth MOT testing.
- Resolved complex mechanical issues, boosting customer trust in our services.
- Utilised advanced diagnostic tools effectively to identify hard-to-find faults.
- Assisted colleagues to complete complex repairs, enhancing teamwork within the garage.
Skills
- Contractual law understanding
- Adaptability to changes
- Leadership quality
- Employee management
- Process Improvement
- Contract management
- Subcontractor relations
- Employment law understanding
- Health and Safety law
- Transport safety standards compliance
Accomplishments
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration specialism Finance
IOSH Managing Safely
International Transport Manager CPC
International Transport fleet manager
NVQ Lvl 3- Motor vehicle mechanics
Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering
Affiliations
Member of the Business Graduates Association since 2021
Associate Member of the institute of motoring since 2022
Debden Park High
5 GCSE's
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contractor Scheme Manager
Automobile Association
05.2023 - 06.2025
Performance Leader, Area Manager, Patrol
Automobile Association
09.2012 - 05.2023
Motor vehicle technician
Gates Group
09.2008 - 09.2012
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