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Graeme Thomas

Craigieburn,VIC

Summary

52 year old non smoker with a diverse history within the transport industry. I have 35 years experience ranging from mechanical, driver and more recently have developed a career in transport management. I am very hands on and love a challenge. I am keen to learn new skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Collins Transport
Derrimut, VIC
02.2023 - Current
  • Reporting daily to the state manager all facets relating to the Melbourne operations
  • Manage local and linehaul operations
  • Manage warehouse personnel
  • Interviewing new staff and conducting drive tests
  • Implementing programs to assist in the daily operations of local operations and warehouse
  • Ensuring that all staff have a full understanding of NHVL and WH&S

Melbourne Depot Manager

Wickham Freight Lines
Derrimut, VIC
07.2019 - 02.2023
  • Reporting weekly to directors
  • Manage all personnel and oversee key functions to ensure the smooth operation of the Melbourne depot
  • Planning of local and linehaul operations to comply with NHVL regulations
  • Manage and supervise the loading of trailers
  • Ensure that no breaches under NHVL and WH&S
  • Developed and implemented procedures for efficient workflow in all areas of the depot.
  • Manage all Chep and Loscam pallets were recorded and recovered via exchange or transfer

Transport Manager

Robinsons Unloading
Epping, VIC
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Reporting to the director daily all facets of the local operations
  • Coordinate all local deliveries and pick ups
  • Loading and unloading of trailers
  • Schedule and budget fleet maintenance
  • Ensure all operations met NHVL regulations
  • Ensure all Chep and Loscam pallets were recorded and recovered via exchange or transfer

MC Driver

Robinsons unloading
Epping, VIC
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • MC driver of refrigerated vans and slider sides
  • Metro and regional deliveries

MC Driver

Qube Logistics
West Melbourne, VIC
08.2012 - 11.2015
  • MC driver of B/Doubles, Super B and Road train
  • Metropolitan and wharf deliveries

MC Driver

ANR transport
Brooklyn, VIC
03.2006 - 08.2012
  • MC driver of B/Double and Super B configurations
  • Metropolitan and wharf deliveries

Interstate Driver

Camtrans
Wangaratta , VIC
05.2003 - 03.2006
  • Interstate driver. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, FNQ and Adelaide
  • Flat top extendable trailers. Tarps, dogs and chains, oversize loads.

Interstate Driver

Thompsons Transport
Castlemaine, VIC
08.2000 - 05.2003
  • Interstate MC driver. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
  • Tautliners, dry vans and Road Train.

Interstate Driver

Hitchcock Haulage
Nowra, NSW
05.1999 - 08.2000
  • Interstate driver. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide.
  • Tautliner trailer

Interstate Driver

Greenfreight Transport
Wodonga, VIC
02.1995 - 05.1999
  • Interstate MC driver. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide
  • Tautliners, flat tops and convertible tip over axle trailers. Tarps, dogs and chans, ropes.

Skills

  • Team leader
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Problem solving
  • Planning vehicle maintenance
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Reliable
  • Clean driving record
  • MC drivers license
  • Forklift license
  • Exposure to Translogics
  • MT Data
  • Cooltrax
  • Truckmate
  • Outlook

Timeline

Operations Manager

Collins Transport
02.2023 - Current

Melbourne Depot Manager

Wickham Freight Lines
07.2019 - 02.2023

Transport Manager

Robinsons Unloading
02.2016 - 12.2019

MC Driver

Robinsons unloading
11.2015 - 02.2016

MC Driver

Qube Logistics
08.2012 - 11.2015

MC Driver

ANR transport
03.2006 - 08.2012

Interstate Driver

Camtrans
05.2003 - 03.2006

Interstate Driver

Thompsons Transport
08.2000 - 05.2003

Interstate Driver

Hitchcock Haulage
05.1999 - 08.2000

Interstate Driver

Greenfreight Transport
02.1995 - 05.1999

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