Greg Shimmin

Experience

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  Exel

  May 1996 - Dec 2008

  Managing 3 out-base locations and joint responsibility for Sheffield operations and call centre.Becoming the O Licence holder for Scotland traffic area whilst maintaining the vehicles.Oversee the planning function ensuring required resource levels are in place for each location.Establishing new locations with the site management team carrying out all recruitment activities.Manage a fleet of 40 7.5T vehicles maintaining 100% O licence compliance.Responsible for transport and debrief controllers, managing 60 drivers.Control and monitor vehicle hire through external suppliers and vehicle maintenance.Developed a strategic planning system through Paragon and my expertise using the systems.Actively involved with SHESQ carrying out risk assessments, SSW, RIDDOR’s and BSO. Show less

  • Operations Manager British Gas Contract

    Feb 2003 - Dec 2008

  • Transport Manager Bridgestone

    Dec 2000 - Feb 2003

  • Contract Controller Automotive Pirelli

    Sept 1996 - Dec 2000

  • Night Shift Manager

    May 1996 - Aug 1996
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  Fittleworth Medical Ltd

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2016

  Northern Operations Manager

  Full responsibility and management of 40+ staff and 7 northern care centres and Scotland.Managing the recruitment and selection process, training, appraisals and disciplinary issues.Budget management, KPI’s, and that all quality standards were met in the business.Controlling the fleet of vehicles and ensuring O licence compliance.

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  EweMove Sales and Lettings

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Estate Agent
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  DX (Group) plc

  Jul 2017 - now

  Site Manager IKEA Home Delivery

  • Full responsibility of site for over 100+ staff for IKEA home delivery.• Overall accountability to manage costs to maximise profitability.• Analyse forecast historical information to facilitate effective and efficient resource planning.• Overall accountability to ensure achievement of Customer Service Levels.