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Grant Hawkins

Carrum Downs,VIC

Summary

Performance-focused Section Leader highly experienced in Transport environments. Plans, directs and coordinates activities of Workshop & Transport Operations teams with strong focus on quality and efficiency. Safety & Compliance focused.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Section Leader - Transport Maintenencee

Aldi
Dandenong Sth, Victoria
11.2012 - Current
  • Managed fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repair.
  • Coordinated with outside vendors for parts and services.
  • Performed inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, brake repairs, tire rotations.
  • Maintained records of vehicle service histories and all related documents.
  • Supervised a team of mechanics in the completion of daily tasks.
  • Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns or malfunctions on-site or in the field.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing transportation safety requirements.
  • Established relationships with suppliers to obtain best pricing on parts and services.
  • Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy prior to payment processing.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Workshop Supervisor

Linfox
Dandenong , Victoria
04.1984 - 02.2012
  • Supervised daily operations of the workshop including scheduling and assigning tasks.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and proper functioning of machines.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ordered supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted operation of the workshop.
  • Enforced workplace rules such as health and safety regulations, attendance policy.

Education

Secondary Education

Moreland High
Moreland Vic
12-1976

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Task Prioritization

Certification

Multi Combination License

Light Forklift License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Section Leader - Transport Maintenencee

Aldi
11.2012 - Current

Workshop Supervisor

Linfox
04.1984 - 02.2012

Secondary Education

Moreland High
Grant Hawkins