Simon Foster

Experience

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  Office Valets

  Nov 1998 - Mar 2005

  Owner

  I bought this business as a going concern and expanded the number of office cleaning contracts from 3 to over 10 within 18 months. I increased revenue turnover by about 400% in the same period. I managed a team of upto 8 part-time staff and was responsible for training, planning and organinsing materials for each contract.

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  Tasty Pastry

  Apr 2005 - Mar 2007

  Owner

  I purchased a british based bakery franchise and operated in Benidorm, Spain and was a hands-on manager. My daily responsibilities included stock management, cash management, recruitment and training, health and safety, food hygiene, customer service and sales. A key aspect of the business was marketing and local business partnerships in an extremely high footfall and competitive market place.

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  UKF Stainless Ltd

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2013

  HGV Driver

  As a C+E HGV qualified driver I worked all over the country, including overnight stops, delivering high value goods to various size businesses. It was vital working for a S.M.E. that I delivered a high standard of service. meeting deadlines and providing excellent customer service at every opportunity.

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  Ferrari Stainless and Alloys

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Sales Executive

  This business was purchased by UKF Stainless Ltd and I was asked to move south to go and facilitate the transfer of the company and to generate new business on behalf of the Chairman. I source new opportunities, manage existing staff, liaise with customers, and retain business.

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  UKF Stainless Ltd

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2020

  Transport Manager

  A qualified transport manager in charge of the day to day operations of the transport department. Efficiently manage a team of drivers and vehicles.Responsible for routing and tracking of delivery vehicles.Ensure company compliance of all transport policies, legislation, and procedures to do with tachographs.Act as first point of call for all drivers.Make sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.Regularly liaise with site manager to ensure smooth running of both departments.Maintain administrative records.Give drivers full de-brief including tachograph analysis.Organise vehicle checks.Identify operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.Organise vehicle replacements when required.Co-ordinate staff CPC training. Show less

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  Wright Freight

  Sept 2020 - now

  Freight Consultant