David Rogers

Experience

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  British Army, REME

  Jan 1986 - Feb 2009

  Senior Production, Planning and Control Manager

  Career management and supervision of 30 plus staff including 6 monthly and yearly reports and appraisals along with delivering on the job training to new and existing personnel.Production control, quality control, time management, supply assessing and stock control of equipment parts for 1000 varying equipments with a turnover of over £2 million pounds.Liaison between outside agencies and users, compiling of inspection programs and various engineering reports for senior management.Planned, controlled and prioritised the workload of a workshop of over 30 personnel covering more than 1000 different and varying mechanical, electrical and optical equipments. Show less

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  H M FORCES

  Jan 1986 - Feb 2009

  • Engineering Manager

    Aug 2005 - Feb 2009

  • REME Vehicle Technician

    Aug 1991 - Aug 2005

  • REME Apprentice

    Jan 1986 - Aug 1991
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  British Army

  Jan 1986 - Feb 2009

  Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Technician and Examiner

  Inspected, maintained and repaired various equipments in accordance with organisational policies and VOSA regulationsQuality control of equipment repairs, education of staff and users in equipment care.Instrumental in the trialling and reporting on new equipments used including new IT systems which facilitated managerial control systems within the workshop. These systems were UNIX based.Deployed on in numerous arduous operations and in challenging environments to meet set goals and targets and needs at short notice.Performed inspections and produced reports on a variety of tracked, wheeled and miscellaneous equipments to set standards and regulations.Health and SafetyPerform risk assessments on the workshops and immediate work environments ensuring all policies are up to date, displayed effectively and in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.Ensure all staff are trained and aware of Health & Safety, manual handling techniques, and COSHH.Assist senior managers with the production of the departments Health and Safety policy which covers organisational requirements. Show less

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  Trafford Council

  Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

  Assistant Facilities Manager

  Assisted in the co-ordination and control of Trafford Council buildings including health & safety, training, stores control bookings and security.

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  IM JENSEN

  May 2009 - Apr 2012

  Service Manager
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  Copenhagen Group

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2012

  • Responsible for all aspects of a multi site automotive and mechanical repair company in Afghanistan.• Responsible for installing, repairing various electronic and mechanical systems at various locations around Afghanistan for military and civilian companies.• System improvements within the company infrastructure and services.• Customer liaison including contract negotiation which led to contract approval which increased company productivity and profitability. • Ensuring satisfaction of all customers whether contracted or individual repair basis leading to contract extensions and new contracts being authorised.• Set up, monitor & control procurement systems with suppliers both locally and internationally.• Control of repairs to armoured and non-tactical vehicles for NATO forces and other civilian companies.• NATO secret security clearance, UK security clearance• Control of site budgeting and overheads to ensure profitability including manning, facilities contracts and equipment holdings.• Developed relationship with larger organisations within Kandahar, Afghanistan leading to increased sales supplying and repairing specialised parts and equipment. Show less

  • Regional Service Manager

    Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

  • Area Service Manager

    Nov 2009 - Apr 2011
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  Select Auto, Al Futtaim

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2015

  Maintenance Manager

  Duties:• Responsible for all aspects of a multi-site automotive and mechanical repair company in Afghanistan leasing 400 plus equipment’s to US Government departments within Afghanistan. Including the implementation of processes including quotes, demands, part control, invoicing and cash control.• Liaise with equipment main agents for warranty work, repair information and parts. Companies include Perkins, New Holland, Linde, Volvo CE, Volvo truck and bus, Bobcat, JCB Toyota, Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Merlo, Doosan, Terex and Mitsubishi• Control of cash including payments in and out of the company.• Ensure all equipment post lease is inspected and repaired to enable future leasing including invoicing of customers for repairs beyond contractual agreements.• Disposal of equipment from Afghanistan to Dubai, liaising with shipping agents to ensure all documents required are produced for transportation. • Liaise with customers requiring repairs and equipment leasing to produce quotes and contracts for required services.• Control setup and closure of facilities within Afghanistan ensuring equipment is controlled and transferred to relevant locations.• Ensure company compliance with military and civilian regulations within military facilities within Afghanistan.• Redeployment of equipment no longer under contract including control of all necessary repairs and paperwork to allow equipments to be moved on aircraft. Show less

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  MFO - Multinational Force & Observers

  May 2015 - now

  • Procurement Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Technical Manager for Vehicle Maintenance Facility

    May 2015 - Jun 2023