Andrew Houlihan27 Axminster DriveBailiff BridgeBrighouseHD6 4FA

Mobile: 07469259972

Personal Profile:A practical and responsible person with extensive experience working as a Manager. Willing to work on my own or within a team, willing to show leadership accept responsibility and use initiative to encourage and motivate others. Seeking a position that gives an opportunity to use my skills and hardworking ability for the benefit of any company, I can also implement new ideas and procedures.

Key Skills & Qualities Reduced annual operation costs year on year by 20% (2010 to 2014) Finishing 2013/2014 15% above budget. Through improved efficiencies we have been able to increase productivity and reduce overall costs

leading to an increase in depot profit for the last 4 years. Increased Service Success from 92% to 99% over a 3 year period. Implementing systems to ensure full resolution of all issues, improving communication with customers

and attaining one of the best service successes within the waste industry. Introduced training matrix ensuring proactive mode training giving a flexible workforce. Reduced absence rate for drivers by 50% over 4 years.

Biffa Waste Services 2000 – PresentGelderd Road, Leeds LS12 6DG

Transport Manager

Provide leadership, give work instructions and monitor the performance of traffic dispatcher's drivers and operatives, i.e. Review of Depot KPI's- Service, Safety and Profitability.

Deal effectively with underperformance, implementing disciplinary procedures as appropriate Profit and Loss Management: ensuring weekly budgets are met in respect of revenue, disposal and

operation costs. Ensure that all aspects of Health & Safety are adhered to, including H&S induction and training,

operating procedures, near miss reporting and emergency procedures. Vehicle management, including liaison with fleet, safe vehicle operations, wheel security, monitor

vehicle gross weights. Ensure compliance within transport / environmental legislation including any third party insurance claims.

Contribute toward on-going cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, increasing margin and meeting budget targets set.

Manage, motivate, train and develop team as required. Complete all administrative tasks associated with role, including work sheets, Tachograph records,

payroll records and holiday rotas. Managing a team of 5 office based staff and 30 drivers. Compliance of Operators Licence.

Sales Representative at Ringtons Teas - 1996 to 2000

Working from the Brighouse Depot this role involved pro-active sales in the local area, visiting customers directly, achieving tough sales targets and also maintaining good working relationships to ensure continued growth.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence IOSH ILM certificate in first line management NVQ II in information technology GCSEs including English, Mathematics and Science Manual Handling Techniques