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Gareth Ockenden

Introduction I have been working predominantly in the logistics & transport industry since 2001, concentrated mainly in retail, agency supply, and foodservice sectors. I have acquired a good working knowledge of the industry and the relevant laws and regulations that govern the transport industry. I am looking to for a new challenge within new sectors / industries, where I can further develop my skills base.

Experience 04/10/2010 – Current Brakes Food Distribution Swindon, Wilts

Distribution Shift Manager

Overseeing daily distribution shift operations on earlies/lates 5 day shift pattern, reporting to Distribution manager.

Responsible for team of 2 administration staff, and accompanying cash office staff during shift.

Involvement for departmental budget planning and responsibility for expenditure controls.

Responsible for agency contractor coordination and contractor cost controls.

Managing WTD compliance, Tachograph management, fleet management, and control of daily route schedules for vehicle and manning requirements.

Responsible for counselling and disciplinary investigatory management, and also chairing hearings and appeals.

Responsible for ensuring new starters receive relevant training and induction programme for their intended job role.

31/01/2006 – 30/09/10 3663 First For Foodservice Banbury, Oxon

Transport Shift Manager

Overseeing daily transport shift operations on rolling 24hr shift pattern, reporting to Transport manager.

Responsible for team of 3 front desk staff, yard staff, and accompanying administration staff during shift.

Responsible for departmental budget planning and expenditure controls.

Responsible for agency contractor coordination and cost controls.

Managing WTD compliance, Tachograph management, fleet management, and control of daily route boards for vehicle and manning requirements.

Responsible for counselling and disciplinary investigatory management, and also chairing hearings and appeals.

Responsible for ensuring new starters receive relevant training and induction programme for their intended job role.

01/01/2006 to Clearstone Recruitment Camden, London

31/01/2006

Recruitment Consultant – Permanent Vacancies

Recruiting job specific permanent staff for companies across UK

Management of existing national company contracts to increase supply volumes for increasing demand.

Management of introducing newly qualified LGV drivers from affiliated training centres into Temp/Perm and permanent employment roles.

01/08/2001 to 30/11/2005 Beavers Recruitment Swindon, Wilts

Recruitment Consultant - Driving

Supplying daily quota to various Logistics / Distribution companies within Wiltshire and surrounding counties.

Responsible for monitoring driver WTD hours and tachograph infringements management.

Responsible for training new drivers in WTD regulations, and also EU tachograph regulations.

Responsible for procuring new business and developing the customer base.

01/12/1999 to 31/07/2001 Motorola GSM division Swindon, Wilts

Production Operative

Production and inspection of mobile phone call handling sytems.

Responsible for meeting volume critical targets as part of team, ensuring high levels of assembly accuracy.

Responsible for inspection of completed units, and basic primary testing for functionality.

Education September 92 – July 97 Commonweal Secondary School Swindon, Wilts

GCSE:

English Literature – A

English Language – B

Science (Double Award) – C

Maths – C

Business Studies / I.T. – C

German – E

Art – D

Qualifications (Chronological)

(T.F.C) Fire Warden and Extinguisher use – 17th February 2010

(F.T.A.) Management of Drivers Hours and Records – 19th January 2010

(Red Cross) F.A.W – 11th November 2009

(IOSH) Managing Safely – 24th February 2009

Forklift Reach & Counterbalance (Refresher required)

Interests I have an interest in sports, making regular trips to sporting events such as 6 Nations rugby, England hockey matches, and football matches for Swindon or Oldham.

I also like films, Xbox, and music as ways to unwind or spend lazy afternoons and rainy days.

References References are available on request.

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