Matthew

About me:

Candidate Info :
After running a successful transport manufacturing business for 18 years a life choice led me to a driving role.

I enjoy the opportunity to be responsible for myself.

I have recently really enjoyed the change from a sedimentary desk job to the interaction and demands of daily driving and operations of my current role.

Wanting to just gain experience and be a reliable staff member.

Experience :
Worked As Dogman, Yardman and Truck Driver at HAWKINS TRUCK REFINISHERS from January 2023 to till now
Local truck driving – deliveries of raw and painted transport equipment HR &HC

Worked As HR Truck Driver at relocating trucks australia from September 2022 to January 2023

Worked As General Manager at SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND TILT TRAY from July 2008 to September 2022
My role is to manage the operational, sales, staffing and workplace health and safety functions of the business.
Key responsibilities
* Managing the daily operations and quality and safety standards of the workshop.
* Monitoring production’s day-to-day activities to meet project timelines, cost, and quality targets and drive accountability.
* Managing invoicing, quoting and tenders for clients and truck dealers
* Managing the recruitment process and performance management of staff across the business.
* Leading, motivating and influencing the performance of teams
* Managing and prioritising projects to ensure the completion of the fabrication process within required timeframes to ensure the delivery of a large production schedule.
* Managing all manufacturing functions including fabrication, machining, processing, finishing, assembly, and logistics.
* Liaising with sales representatives and contractors to deliver additional work on tilt trays outside the production workshop.
* Managing assessment, maintenance, and repairs of tilt trays for customers.
* Developing technical drawings using CAD software (TURBOCAD) and reviewing plans, engineer drawings, build specifications with the Production Manager and team.
* Undertaking basic hydraulics and hose making

Key achievements
* Managing the manufacture of over 1100 tilt trays.

Worked As fabricator/welder/ manager/repairs at south east qld tilt tray from February 2004 to September 2022
starting out as tradesman working my way up to manager

qualified boilermaker

Worked As Apprentice Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) at SCHMIDER ENGINEERING GROUP from January 2000 to October 2003
My role is responsible for all duties as directed by the Team Leader. The work includes welding, cutting, fabrication, mechanical repairs and drawing interpretation.