Stan Bowles GCGI, S.A.C. Dip

Experience

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  British Army

  Jun 1989 - Oct 2011

  Delivered Military Training, Mentoring and career development of 120+ Military personnel. Mentored both Senior non-commissioned officers and junior officers to the standards of the British Army.• Principal lead for training, developing all personnel to the standards of the British Army. Conducted all disciplinary, inspections, and conducted a high profile of standards in ensuring a well maintained and empowered individuals in Barracks or on Operations.• Excelled in detailed presentations and coaching and training. Maintained training records ensuring all personnel where 100% compliant with Regimental Standing Operating Procedures.• Focal point for all Soldiers and Junior officers for welfare, training, H&S, Team bonding and maintain a school of excellence. Show less Overseen the daily management of accommodation blocks and camp infrastructure. Implemented a full stock count for Regiment including clothing and all demands placed promptly for regiment yearly programme of events.• Prepared and delivered yearly inspections by outside agencies of the Regiment. This would be a 100% accountability of all stock and accommodation as per accounts and physical stocks.• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all infrastructure in UK camps or overseas deployments.• Routinely managed annual training accurately recording expenditure in accordance with ministry of defence policy budgets ensuring no overspend ever promoting excellence within all training teams across all sub sections. Show less Supported 130+ personnel in preperation and during Iraq.This included issuing items of clothing substanable for a period of six months.Maintained accounts, Including, Fuel,Rations, Clothing in supporting of some 130+ personnel. Maintained and supervised a 1500+ ManTented Camp. This included Maintenance and a feeding plan for this amount of service personnel. Ensured support in the form of Laundry, Fuel and on going Logistical and service support.Maintained all H&S Registers, Including COSHH, Risk Assessments, Fire, Camp Infrustructure. Show less Carried out support in Iraq. This included Weapon Security and managing accounts including Fuel, Ammunition, Clothing, Bulk items in support of 8,000+ Service personnel. Issued clothing and Ammunition in a high tempo environment. Maintained all Health & Safety and Fire procedures in all working areas as directed by H&S Executive. Ensured correct documentation and packaging of Warehouse material packed in ISO containers leaving Iraq returning back to Germany where packed sealed as directed by Customs. Show less

  • Security/Logistics & Training Manager/ Sergeant Major (SSM)

    Jul 2005 - Oct 2011

  • Logistical Manager - Warehouse and Distribution

    Jul 2005 - Oct 2007

  • Facilities Manager - Camp Boss

    Aug 2002 - Jul 2005

  • Facilities Manager - Camp Boss

    Apr 2004 - Oct 2004

  • Transport Manager

    Jul 2000 - Jul 2002

  • Administration Supervisor

    Feb 1998 - Jul 2000

  • Storehouse Supervisor - Ammunition

    Jul 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Warehouse Team Leader

    Jul 1994 - Jul 1997

  • Warehouse Team Member

    Jun 1989 - Jul 1994
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  Vigilant Security Services, Ex Military Professionals

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

  Security Manager/Supervisor

  Direct the operational staff in order that the company safeguards life and property. Mentored and maintained organisation culture, values and reputation.Ensure compliance of service and operations in accordance with ISO 9001Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and the loss or misappropriation of assets.Recruit, select and develop operational team members as appropriate. Liaise with supervisors and cleaners as necessary to arrange cover, reallocate resource and generally assist with the smooth delivery of the cleaning services throughout the site.Liaise with clients and customers as necessary, on behalf of the Building Manager, to rearrange visits, deal with queries and generally assist as necessary with clear and concise communication Show less

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  Black Diamond Security

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Security Operations Manager/Supervisor

  To visit all assigned sites, clients and Security Officers at designated times.To roster and deploy 84+ Officers according to customer needs in line with Company policy and best use of resources. To interview and recruit staff in line with Company policy. To train officers at their place of work, to coach and guide to a high level of service delivery; to assess officers performance and complete training records as per Company requirements. To communicate effectively with all customers and liaise regarding identified needs and next steps. To complete Assignment Instructions and issue as per directions and Company requirements. To address additional Health and Safety Issues with relevant Line Manager. To complete site visit sheets for each store visited or where relief cover has been provided and communicate these with designated departments. To deal with Company misconduct and disciplinary procedures and issue misconduct forms and store/ site removal requests in line with Company policy. To process uniform requests and distribute within the required timeframe. Show less

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  Lloyds Banking Group

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

  Service Lead - up until 4 Sept 15 - End of Contract Return of Paternity Leave

  In depth knowledge of a specialist technical area and a broad understanding of multiple IT technologies. Capability to identify technical risks, articulate the associated IT costs and business impacts, and propose options for resolution Advanced diagnostic and analysis skills and an ability to analyse technical information from multiple sources, allowing the provision of highly effective solutions Strong Quality / Service Focus Ability to work both on individual initiative and as part of a team, providing technical leadership, guidance and direction to less experienced colleagues where necessary Good communication skills with the ability to select the most appropriate communication method to suit the situation Established network of IT and business contacts and the ability to exploit relationships in order to achieve the required outcome Ability to contribute to technical solutions for service improvement to deliver tangible benefits in the areas of cost, efficiency and risk Manage, as directed, and motivate a team of technical staff, allocating resources to tasks, balancing priorities and ensuring adherence to standards and cost constraints. Undertake regular performance reviews and identify and act upon training and development needs (both behavioural and technical) within the team. Manage the provision of support for live systems, including monitoring and managing requests ensuring service to the user is not compromised. Identify, analyse and recommend areas for improvement and change within existing processes and procedures. Assist in the evaluation and selection and supervise the implementation and testing of new hardware and/or system software. To utilise specialist techniques, tools and processes to aid monitoring, diagnosis and resolution of customer and service related issues. Show less

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  Wilson Contract Services Ltd

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Project Manager

  Project Manager of team of up to 50 personnel. Conducted meetings with Asda, Tesco, Morrisons for contract cleaning of all stores internally and externally. This was a UK wide contract. Most of cleaning would be during afterhours. Set up dates and times with customer and ensured had correct staffing, equipment and all personnel completing role had right accreditation and in date. If any team members working away ensure via HR hotels and support put in place.• Attended prestart meetings with clients in ensuring dates and times confirmed. Once confirmed plan and execute how many teams required for work. Do we need to book accommodation depending on location, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness. With correct planning and execution continued to lower costs of 30% but maintained high standards for each of our clients.• Requirement to visit site in ensuring correct standard of work being conducted as per agreement in a safe environment, monitor site performances against the programme Ensuring health and safety is kept to a high standard, being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems.• Implementing and maintaining the Company's Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development and acting as an exemplar of the Company culture and value, once completed ensure client happen with standards of work and then to ensure work signed off by client. Personnel clean up and pack and return to home address. Show less

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  Abbey Personnel Services Ltd

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Contracts Manager (Warehouse & Distribution)

  Maximise accuracy, productivity, and space utilization.Support the successful implementation of large-scale operational projects.Implement lean tools & techniques to drive efficiency.Manage workflow within the team and achieve relevant KP1s.Achievements:Implemented warehouse management inventory procedures which is coherent and satisfies audit processes for such products associated with this warehouse procedures.

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  M&E Global Resources

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Stock Lead

  Management of 50 personnel in Kuwait. Delivering supply chain and National auditing procedures of supply distribution facilities, providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) advise to Senior Management. • Ensured governance through weekly inspections producing reports to ensure compliancy to all stakeholders. Use Management and supervisor from other departments in achieving this. Developing and implementing warehouse policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize operations, supervising and coordinating the activities of warehouse staff, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping monitoring inventory levels, order fulfilment, and inventory control to ensure timely accurate delivery of products, analysing data and generating reports to identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiency.• Completed a restructure of storage of all commodities in ensuring correct stores and locations fitted with correct storage due to heat in containers and could be at 100%. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics and distribution processes.• Generated continued training and development of all staff in ensuring an empowering environment and valued employees. Set up meetings daily for two-way conversation from employer and employee. Show less

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  Makehappen

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Warehouse Manager/Site/Yard Manager - Redundancy - 22 Jan 21

  Oversaw and managed warehouse and yard operations for a utilities fibre company, leading all logistics, vehicle, and plant management, including excavators and facilities within warehouse and office environments. Ensured consistent stock availability of PPE, maintaining 100% readiness.• Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction: Delivered and upheld industry best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Achieved a 40% reduction in PPE purchasing costs through effective KPI management and new performance metrics.• Operational Oversight: Led site operations teams to ensure seamless plant and stock management. Conducted regular inspections of plant and vehicles, maintaining 100% operational availability, with immediate rectification processes for any non-operational equipment.• Implementation & Compliance: Established new warehouse and yard facilities in collaboration with site management and H&S teams. Utilised a problem-solving mindset to overcome operational challenges, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills to motivate and guide teams.• Strategic Planning: Delivered tactical plans effectively, ensuring timely achievement of operational goals while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. Show less

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  Zzoomm

  May 2021 - Jul 2024

  Regional Depot Manager - Senior Logistics Manager -Redundancy

  Led warehousing and logistics operations for a large site, providing support for build and installation teams across the region. Accountable for team development, performance management, and the efficient procurement and deployment of plant, vehicles, and site machinery.• Stock Availability Improvement: Increased stock availability by 100% through systematic physical checks and optimised use of company inventory systems.• Order Fulfilment Process: Developed and implemented a 48-hour advance order system, generating picking lists for storemen and streamlining inventory issuance, leading to enhanced fulfilment accuracy and reduced response times.• Supplier Management: Strengthened supplier relationships through regular meetings and proactive communication, ensuring consistent stock levels and improved procurement efficiency.• Operational Efficiency: Managed a cost-effective logistics operation, achieving budget alignment and enhanced productivity through strategic planning and daily resource balancing.• Team Leadership: Led the delivery of employee relations strategies, collaborating with the Operations team in the northern region to maintain high standards of performance and morale Show less

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  Travail Employment Group

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  Employed - Agency Work

  Conducted Agency work whilst carrying out Interviews for a more permanent role.

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  Spectrum Comms Solutions Ltd

  Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

  Stores and Plant Manager

  • Managed procurement, contracts, and maintenance for all plant, vehicles, and site machinery at Spectrum Comms Solutions Ltd.• Improved onsite supply chain processes, leading to increased product inventory accuracy and efficiency.• Part of the management team overseeing the upcoming move to a new Warehouse and Yard facility.

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  Travail Employment Group

  Mar 2025 - now

  Employed - Agency

  Conducting Agency work. Looking for a more permanent role and applying for roles whilst conducting this. Currently employed at Yorkshire Tea. Carrying out various Operations roles on a shift basis.