Darren Grant

I am a committed and hardworking individual who strives for excellence. I have a successful track record for business and growth within the hire and construction industry. I have managed various successful depots and branches within the sector.

My skill set within operations and sales has proved advantageous to the growth of companies I have worked with. I am able to work under my own initiative and within a team. I am adaptable to any situation and quick thinking, which is transferable to any job or task needed to be completed.

Most importantly, I am a reliable, trustworthy and loyal employee who will want nothing but to succeed.

Plant and transport manager at ODG Plant Hire / Galldriss Construction ltd (2023-01 – Present)

• Full Management off plant yard including 20 members of staff reporting directly to Owner and MD.
• Fleet Management of all HGV's, Vans and cars.
• Responsible for all health and safety and compliance

Sales & Operations Director at Nextgen Ltd (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Expanded the growth of the company from start-up to 500k yearly turnover
• Responsible for day-to-day running of the business and logistics
• Managed all construction and traffic management facilities work
• Organising work materials, plant and equipment for all sites
• Introducing and building last relationships with suppliers, local councils and planning departments
• Responsible for all administration, marketing and sales for the business
• Responsible for all site health & safety, including RAMS on all contracts
• Trained and developed staff from various experiences
• Maintained fleet and plant on internal computer systems, using Syrinx Hire Software

Operations Manager for construction division at 1stCallGroup (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Managed a team of 8 members of staff
• Managing and organising projects
• Organised the day-to-day running of the business
• Worked with several suppliers and transport companies
• Liaised with local councils and planning offices

Sales Director at ProLoo Ltd (2017-01 – 2020-12)

• Started and built up the Essex branch for ProLoo Ltd
• Managing a successful team of over 20 members of staff
• Complete management of all aspects of the business, including finance, operations and logistics
• Collaborated with external business partners and agencies on projects, building long-lasting relationships
• Fully trained in Syrinx hire software, including equipment management and invoicing

Plant and Transport Manager at Prodem Demolition (2009-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed the plant and material purchasing for all demolition projects (up to £20 million)
• Visited construction and demolition sites for project management, quality control and meeting with clients
• Managed a successful team, including all administrative, labour and driving staff
• Liaised with new and long-term clients, building positive and lasting relationships
• Introduced and conversant on plant management computer systems (InspHire)

Plant and Transport Manager at Mann Construction (2005-01 – 2009-12)

Apprentice / Fitter / Salesman at APlant Hire (1996-01 – 2000-12)

• Apprentice (1996-1997)
• Fitter (1997-1998)
• Salesman (1998-2000)

GCSE – Brampton Manor School (1991-01 – 1996-12)