Terence Young
Bridgend,United Kingdom
Summary
Compliance-focused Fleet and Engineering Professional experienced in vehicle inspection standards, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance within safety-critical transport environments. Achieved effective enforcement actions through strong technical diagnostic capability, investigative mindset, and clear documentation of compliance data. Focused on building internal and external relationships while delivering structured findings that support risk-based decision making and improvement outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Director
Hydra Vac Ltd
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
2021.10 - Current
- Led operational and engineering activities for specialist commercial fleet, enhancing service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with DVSA standards and safety requirements, facilitating successful regulatory inspections.
- Oversaw procurement and maintenance planning, optimising contractor performance for operational effectiveness.
- Implemented improvements to fleet reliability, defect management, and operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate engineering records to support audit readiness and regulatory inspections.
Self Employed HGV Mechanic
Youngs Fleet Services
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
2019.10 - 2021.10
- Delivered compliant HGV mechanical services, ensuring reliability and safety for commercial clients.
- Ensured adherence to DVSA inspection standards and safety requirements.
- Facilitated strong customer relationships by consistently providing high-quality engineering solutions.
General Services Manager
British Telecom
Cardiff
2018.11 - 2019.10
- Fostered positive work environment, enhancing team morale and job satisfaction.
- Organised staff training programmes, improving team skills and overall productivity.
- Improved service delivery by implementing efficient operational procedures.
- Coordinated maintenance activities, ensuring seamless operations and minimising downtime.
- Managed risk assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety
- regulations.
- Supported engineering and operational functions within the GSM team.
Regional Fleet Engineer (South)
Gulliver’s Truck Hire Ltd
Regional, South
2017.03 - 2018.02
- Managed regional fleet engineering operations, achieving full DVSA and manufacturer compliance.
- Oversaw third-party maintenance providers, facilitating timely defect rectification.
- Supported fleet procurement, vehicle specification, and asset planning.
- Led development of fleet policies, procedures and new Fleet Management System.
- Produced KPI, compliance, and audit reports for senior leadership.
- Achieved cost savings in the first month through improved maintenance control.
Operations Manager
Fraikin Ltd
Heathrow, London
2015.01 - 2017.03
- Prepared monthly KPI and business activity reports for senior management.
- Assisted in achieving DVSA standards, customer SLAs, and internal audit requirements.
- Facilitated compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality processes.
- Supported engineering and service operations, ensuring compliance across West London.
- Reduced sublet expenditure through enhanced workshop utilisation.
- Managed disciplinary, grievance, and investigation procedures.
- Developed training programmes for engineering teams to enhance skills.
- Coordinated apprenticeship and trainee programmes.
Depot Manager
SHB Hire Ltd
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
2006.09 - 2014.12
- Managed multi-discipline depot with 34 staff, including technicians, bodyshop teams, drivers and admin.
- Controlled depot budgets, fleet maintenance and workshop performance to meet operational targets.
- Facilitated compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and DVSA standards.
- Led refurbishment projects enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Reduce sublet expenditure through improved in-house capability.
- Contributed to reducing staff sickness from 32% to 6.25% through proactive management and monitoring.
- Participated in conducting inspections, audits, toolbox talks and KPI reviews.
- Encouraged staff to deliver first-contact resolution and achieve business targets.
Education
Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles -
City & Guilds of London Institute
IRTECH -
Institute of the Motor Industry
Skills
- Operations management
- Logistics management
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Cost control
- Daily operations
- Employee management
- Staff development
- Rules and regulations
- Executive presence
- Initiative taking
Timeline
Director
Hydra Vac Ltd
2021.10 - Current
Self Employed HGV Mechanic
Youngs Fleet Services
2019.10 - 2021.10
General Services Manager
British Telecom
2018.11 - 2019.10
Regional Fleet Engineer (South)
Gulliver’s Truck Hire Ltd
2017.03 - 2018.02
Operations Manager
Fraikin Ltd
2015.01 - 2017.03
Depot Manager
SHB Hire Ltd
2006.09 - 2014.12
Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles -
City & Guilds of London Institute
IRTECH -
Institute of the Motor Industry