Darren Renshaw

An energetic, innovative and dynamic transport manager who has a proven track record in managing a highly commercial operation in a fast-paced environment.

Experience of effectively running a successful transport function in a high pressure environment. Responsible for the transport and distribution operations and also for providing excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance through outstanding people management skills. Currently looking for a suitable management opportunity to join a successful and growing business and to be part of their ongoing and continued success.

Transport Planner - WIT Transport Ltd

(2006-03)

WIT is an established general haulage company with 35 years within the industry. Since starting with the company the fleet has increased by 25%. Instrumental in gaining several key accounts during this time. The company has gained FORS accreditation, which encompasses safety, fuel efficiency, vehicle emissions and improved operations. Currently working towards BRC certification.

• Responsible for delivering a quality service meeting customers' needs and achieving KPI's.
• In charge of the day to day operations of the transport department.
• Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.
• Responsible for all of the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
• Dispatching oversized loads to national destinations using the ESDAL system.
• Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and tacograph procedures.
• Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers.
• Involved in strategic development and strategy making.
• Being the first point of contact for all drivers.
• Liaising with the Fleet Manager to ensure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
• Arranging for the induction and training off new staff.
• Regularly liaising with the delivery manager to ensure a smooth running of both departments.
• Developing and nurturing customer relationships.
• Maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Giving drivers a full debrief, including tachograph analysis via the OPTAC system.
• Organising vehicle checks via a defect report system to the Fleet Manager.
• Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.
• Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.
• Taking disciplinary measures when required.
• Ensuring all site and customer objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for Longer Semi-trailer Trial data for The Dept. of Transport.

Transport Manager - Seafield Logisitics Ltd

(1991-04 - 2006-03)

A well-established logistics and warehousing company with multiple sites within the UK. The company has a large, varied fleet of vehicles ranging from flats, rigids, artics and tankers. During employment was responsible for the management of 140 vehicles, which ran on a 24hr, 7 day per week basis.

• Stock control, pallet control, invoicing.
• Account manager for Tesco Ltd on behalf of Van Den Bergh Foods (now Best Foods).
• Responsible for ISO 9002 compliance.
• On-call out of hours and weekends to deal with urgent queries.
• Managed multiple depots from one site.
• Working with many well established Blue-Chip companies.
• Responsible for delivering a quality service meeting customers' needs and achieving KPI's.
• In charge of the day to day operations of the transport department.
• Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.
• Responsible for all of the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
• Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures to do with tachograph.
• Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers.
• Involved in strategic development and strategy making.
• Being the first point of contact for all drivers.
• Liaising with the Fleet Manager to ensure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
• Regularly liaising with the delivery manager to ensure a smooth running of both departments.
• Developing and nurturing customer relationships.
• Maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Giving drivers a full debrief, including tachograph analysis.
• Organising vehicle checks via a defect report system to the Fleet Manager.
• Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.
• Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.
• Taking disciplinary measures when required.
• Ensuring all site and customer objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for recruitment and onward support for new drivers.

GCSE - Maths

GCSE - English

GCSE - Chemistry

GCSE - Physics

GCSE - Biology

GCSE - Electronics

GCSE - Computer Studies

GCSE - French

GCSE - Geography

GCSE - History A Level - English A Level - Geography