Liam Kennedy

Results-driven Operations and Branch Manager with over 11 years of multi-site leadership experience spanning secure recycling logistics, high-security government contracts (MoD, Police), and construction supervision. Proven track record of driving branch performance, maintaining strict regulatory and fleet compliance (Operator Licence), and fostering high standards of health and safety. Highly skilled in workforce leadership, performance management, conducting formal HR investigations, and resolving disciplinary matters fairly and in line with company policy.

Brings a disciplined, decisive approach honed through senior operational roles and service in the British Army. Transport and operations professional with over 11 years’ experience across road transport, fleet operations, secure logistics and site supervision. Previously responsible for transport and operational delivery across Glasgow and Belfast, including an 18-vehicle fleet and 24 drivers.

Experienced in driver management, vehicle maintenance coordination, workshop liaison, compliance, route and resource planning, incident investigation and high-security customer contracts.

Since

May 2026, I have been working as a Construction Manager and am now looking to return to the transport and logistics sector in an Assistant Transport Manager role. I hold the Transport Manager CPC and am currently studying for the NEBOSH International qualification.

Construction Site Supervisor – Joinery - Active Construction Sites

(2026-05)

• Supervise joinery works and sub-contractors on active construction sites, ensuring efficient delivery to strict quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate labour resources and allocate daily tasks to maintain alignment with construction programme requirements.
• Monitor site health and safety compliance, identify hazards, and enforce control measures and safe systems of work.
• Liaise closely with site management and other trades to streamline scheduling, resolve clashes, and minimise project delays.

Construction Site Supervisor – Joinery - Construction Sites

(2026-05)

• Manage joinery activities and subcontract labour on active construction sites, coordinating daily work, resources, programme requirements and safe working practices.
• Allocate labour and tasks, monitor progress and quality, and liaise with site management and other trades to resolve issues and minimise delays.
• Maintain site health and safety standards, identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures and safe systems of work are followed.

Transport Manager / Operations Manager - Shred-it - Glasgow & Belfast

(2024-01 - 2026-05)

• Managed transport and operational delivery across Glasgow and Belfast, supporting secure collection and destruction services and high-security contracts including MoD and Police clients.
• Oversaw an operational fleet of 18 vehicles and managed a driver workforce of 24, coordinating daily vehicle and driver availability to maintain service delivery.
• Coordinated vehicle maintenance and servicing, liaising with workshops and maintenance providers, following up defects and repairs, and managing vehicle downtime and availability.
• Maintained oversight of Operator Licence and fleet compliance, including vehicle checks, preventative maintenance arrangements, driver safety and compliance documentation.
• Managed transport resources and operational priorities, responding to service issues and ensuring collections and customer commitments were delivered effectively.
• Led driver supervision, performance, attendance, training and on-road assessments; supported incident investigations and implemented corrective actions.
• Oversaw warehouse operations, security and chain-of-custody procedures for confidential material, alongside health, safety and audit responsibilities.

Assistant Transport Manager / Operations Manager - Shred-it

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Supported the management of daily transport and site operations, coordinating drivers, vehicles, collection schedules and secure destruction services.
• Assisted with fleet availability and maintenance administration, including vehicle defect follow-up, servicing coordination and liaison with workshops as required.
• Conducted driver assessments, safety training and compliance checks; maintained training records and operational documentation.
• Supported driver and workforce management, operational problem-solving, customer service and adherence to company procedures.

Class 2 Service Driver - Shred-it

(2018-07 - 2020-12)

• Drove Category C vehicles to customer sites, delivering secure collection and destruction services while maintaining customer service and chain-of-custody standards.
• Completed vehicle pre-use checks, reported defects and followed road transport, health and safety and company procedures.

Infantry Soldier - HM Forces – 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (The Black Watch)

(2012-11 - 2018-06)

• Served on operational deployments including Iraq and Cyprus, demonstrating discipline, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure.
• Selected and trained for specialist Class 1 (C+E) fuel tanker operations during national contingency operations.