Fleet Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Looking after the South of England and occasionally venturing further North I hold the relationships with the southern dealers, am seen as the subject matter expert in the area for Hexagon, will authorise high cost jobs and repairs whilst trying to keep costs down and improve vehicle availability and assist in customer relationships in conjunction with other stakeholders internally.. My role also encompasses some of the Ancillary relationships nationally within Hexagon again in conjunction with my highly skilled counterparts in the Engineering Team. Show less

FMM - Ancillary

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2022

To oversee the maintenance cost spend on all ancillaries within the Ryder Uk fleet whilst working with stakeholders to progress the maintenance strategy moving forward. Working with 3rd party vendors to attain the required standard to ensure reliability and minimal downtime on equipment including Tail Lifts, Fridges, Cranes, Winches, Tanker pumps, De-Mount Systems, Blowers, Chick Heaters and any other ancillary equipment fitted to a chassis.

Refrigeration Maintenance Manager

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2022

Accountable for ensuring the full UK National Fleet was FGas compliant in accordance with regulations, including performing accurate and regular risk assessments and mitigation. Monitored and managed refrigeration systems maintenance expenditure, ensuring value for money at all times. Assessed future strategy, advised the Leadership Team on best way forward, introduced and implemented new strategy, including all network workshops. Collaborated with the sales team to ensure most appropriate units allocated to specific customer needs. Assessed and audited Dealers’ H&S and SSoW and recommended corrective measures when required. Full P&L control, ensuring robust processes and procedures and reporting directly to Company Directors. Drove mutually supportive and sustainable relationship between Ryder and its Vendors and liaised with stakeholders pre, during and post-implementation of changes. Key Accomplishments -Increased service levels and warranty claim-backs through regular meetings with key OEMs.-Coordinated with workshops to significantly reduced downtime and accurately cost required works.-Improved staff competency by introducing and driving comprehensive refrigeration familiarisation workshops. Show less

South Region Maintenance Manager (field-based)

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2015

Liaised with Dealers to assure work was to required standards, confirmed new vehicles were to specification and fit for purpose and attended customer meetings to review compliance, dealer service levels and fleet specifications. Undertook detailed research to decide which Dealers to use and ensured comprehensive SLA’s were in place. Investigated high-cost repairs, decided on non-viable repairs in line with customer contract, assessed vehicles post-service and agreed damage costs.Key AccomplishmentDrove profitability and performance through robust monitoring & analysis and swift, effective analysis of KPI levels or failures to reach minimum profitability line. Show less

Maintenance Controller (office-based)

• Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

Responsible for coordinating all maintenance and potential repairs to national fleet with main dealers. Monitored all operations, balancing operational effectiveness vs cost vs customer service excellence.Key AccomplishmentReduced downtime by proactively seeking solutions on VOR vehicles.

Refrigeration & Project Maintenance Manager

• Sep 2016 - Jul 2022

Overseeing the smooth integration of a new fleet using end user dealers. Assumed the role of Refrigeration & Project Maintenance Manager to oversee the integration of a new fleet using end-user dealers, while subsuming previous responsibilities as Refrigeration Maintenance Manager. Communicating extensively and effectively with stakeholders to confirm each department fully understands their role within the new drafted operational structure. Trialling the updated structure with the new customers’ old fleet on a purchase, lease back contract. Ensuring Accrual reports are accurate for end-user and invoices are correct. Managing P&L for the refrigerated fleet and new end-user fleet and ensuring the new end-user fleet meets all KPIs to minimise financial penalties. Training and integrating a bespoke team to deal with the new end-user and MOD fleet. Key Accomplishments -.Ensuring smooth integration of the new fleet and reassessment of operating structure to ensure expansion in Fleetcare is realised -Rolling out the operational structure to Ryder UK, incorporating own workshops while concurrently overseeing delivery of the new vehicles to the end-user on a lease contract. -Closing $ Depots in addition to planning and reassigning depot vehicles for integration into Fleetcare. -Negotiating favourable rates with vendors to absorb influx of new vehicles without up-costing. -Assessing all vendors with a view of reducing the base, increasing NPA and OEM usage to maximise warranty, goodwill and parts-savings. -Formulating business plans alongside rationalisation of the vendors to facilitate a constructive move within the dealerships, benefitting both the end-user and the dealerships. -Presenting financial data to the Business Leadership Team regarding proposed moves and proposed utilisation of own workshops. -Communicating to all stakeholders the business benefit of potential savings coupled with increased movements. Show less

Plant & Vehicle Servicing & Repairs (Self-Employed)

• Feb 2006 - Dec 2011

First port of call for site maintenance regarding any breakdowns or running faults, providing diagnosis and on-site repair of HGV’s and Plant machinery, plus coordination and scheduling of off-site repairs, for multiple clients. First port of call for site maintenance regarding any breakdowns or running faults, providing diagnosis and on-site repair of HGV’s and Plant machinery, plus coordination and scheduling of off-site repairs, for multiple clients.

Reactive Maintenance Technician

• 2004 - 2006

Domestic & Commercial Property Repairs

• 1999 - 2004

Business Manager & Commercial Development

• 1998 - 1999

6 month contract to organise and prepare the business for selling 6 month contract to organise and prepare the business for selling

Regional Manager - South England

• 1992 - 1998

Full next day logistics responsibilities and O licence holder Full next day logistics responsibilities and O licence holder

Soldier & Plant Mechanic

• 1986 - 1992