Howard Gray

Workshop/equipment- Vehicle Maintenance Manager
Suffolk, GB

About

MINING & EMV: solid expertise in the working methods, procedures and techniques in dry mining operations, mining services and maintenance of EMV equipment. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: efficiently running multi-site operations, overseeing heavy duty equipment, P&L, budgets, service levels, Health & Safety procedures, forecasting for future activities. PROJECT & CHANGE MANAGEMENT: leading projects adhering to set budgetary and time constraints, embracing change, supporting innovation to improve status quo, providing support and assistance to colleagues during periods of uncertainty. STRATEGY: unique ability to think with bigger picture in mind, setting operational, tactical goals delivering strategic objectives, defining company direction and associated business plans. RISK MANAGEMENT: highly competent in assessing and managing operational risks, ensuring viable emergency plans are in place, securing minimal detrimental effects to overall operations. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to alter style of delivery according to situation at hand; substantial experience leading multi-cultural and multi-skilled operational teams LEADERSHIP: natural Leader, capable of leading teams to successful collective performance delivering set business objectives, leading and supporting colleagues. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: successfully fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels, effectively managing their expectations and ensuring their needs are met. ANALYTICS & PROBLEM SOLVING: strong ability to address and tackle a wide array of issues in a logical and methodical manner, finding the most viable solution.

Work Experience

Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician

LEX Transfleet
1991 - 1997
United Kingdom

Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician

Thomas Hardie Commercials
1997 - 2002
United Kingdom

Workshop Supervisor

Thomas Hardie Commercials
2002 - 2005
United Kingdom

Workshop Supervisor

Volvo Truck & Bus East Anglia
2005 - 2006
Enfield, United Kingdom

Acting Dealerpoint Manager

Volvo Truck & Bus East Anglia
2006 - 2008
Barking, United Kingdom

Dealerpoint Manager

Volvo Truck & Bus London
2008 - 2011
Hayes, United Kingdom

Branch Manager

Mitchell Powersystems
2011 - 2012
London, United Kingdom

Transport Manager

Sierra Rutile
Aug 2012 - Nov 2014
Sierra Leone

Enjoyed a successful and progressive career with a leading producer of mineral sands in South West Africa, servicing the global market.

Earth Moving Section Head

Sierra Rutile
Nov 2014 - Nov 2016
Sierra Leone

Managing the entire earth moving department (EMV) - dry mining, mine services, transport haulage, static plant and marine, totaling 350 staff. Overseeing full budgets, cost management, and daily/nightly operations.

Workshop Manager

GMI Haulage - Mining - Roads
Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

Appointed to relocate and manage haulage workshop/haulage transport operations after management restructure and reform of the company. Overseeing daily workshop and haulage operations at two locations.

Education

BTEC National Certificate in Engineering (Motoring Vehicles)

Coalville Technical College
Present - 1994

City & Guilds Certificate in Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles

Coalville Technical College
Present - 1992

GCSEs

Wellacre High School
Present - 1991

Languages

English - Native
French - Intermediate
German - Beginner
Krio - Native

Sectors

Engineering
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