MATTHEW DUNCAN
Melton South
Summary
Amotivated andenthusiastic hard-workingandindustriousindividualseekinganew and challenging employment opportunity. Previouspractical experiencewithin the truckingindustry hasprovided me with varioustransferrable skillssuchasastrongwork ethic, excellent timemanagement,great customer service andexcellent communication skills. I am aqualified diesel mechanicandhaveover two decades experience within thefield. I look forward to anew role where I can applymy well-developed skill-set and employment experience to continue togrow bothprofessionallyand personally.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WORKSHOP MANAGER / TRUCK DRIVER
HURST EARTHMOVING
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Within this role I was responsible for the day-to-day management of the business, including: Being responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop, Co-ordinating resources, schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs, Assisting with quoting, project management, purchasing materials and quality checks, Ensuring job logs and time records were correct, Managing and dispatching goods, Identifying client needs to ensure customer satisfaction, Maintaining information pertaining to client enquiries
WORKSHOP MANAGER / TRUCK DRIVER
HURST EARTHMOVING
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Within this role I was responsible for the day-to-day management of the business, including: Being responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop, Co-ordinating resources, schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs, Assisting with quoting, project management, purchasing materials and quality checks, Ensuring job logs and time records were correct, Managing and dispatching goods, Identifying client needs to ensure customer satisfaction, Maintaining information pertaining to client enquiries
LINEHAUL DRIVER
FINEFORM LOGISTICS
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Within this role I was responsible for: Delivering goods to designated locations, Assisting with loading and unloading trucks, Maintaining driver, route and gas logs, Following company regulations, Completing pre-and post-checks of the vehicle to ensure safe transportation, Ensuring cleanliness of the interior and exterior of trucks at all times, Executing company initiatives on the road, Managing and tracking the timing and coordination of all freight loads
LINEHAUL DRIVER
FINEFORM LOGISTICS
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Within this role I was responsible for: Delivering goods to designated locations, Assisting with loading and unloading trucks, Maintaining driver, route and gas logs, Following company regulations, Completing pre-and post-checks of the vehicle to ensure safe transportation, Ensuring cleanliness of the interior and exterior of trucks at all times, Executing company initiatives on the road, Managing and tracking the timing and coordination of all freight loads
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
LIESCHKE TRANSPORT
01.2013 - 01.2014
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
LIESCHKE TRANSPORT
01.2013 - 01.2014
BULKER DRIVER/ SLURRY OPERATOR
DOWNEREDI ROAD SERVICE CREW
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Road servicing Australia wide
TIP TRUCK DRIVER
EVOLUTION HAULAGE
01.2008 - 01.2010
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
OURTRANS REFRIGERATED VANS
01.2006 - 01.2010
OWNER/OPERATOR
AVENEL CENTRAL TAKEAWAY
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Responsible for the management and success of a local food and beverage outlet in Avenel
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
WADLEY'S TRANSPORT
01.2007 - 01.2008
SPARE PARTS MANAGER
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Within this role I was responsible for: Purchasing inventory and maintaining stock records, Increasing sales through planning promotions and seeking out volume clients, Building relationships with vendors, Team leadership and direction, Assisting customers with enquiries
WORKSHOP MANAGER
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.1998 - 01.2002
WORKSHOP FOREMAN
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.1998 - 01.1998
QUALIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Within this role I was responsible for: Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts, Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts, Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired, Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnosing and testing parts, Inspecting vehicles and issuing roadworthiness certificates or detailing work required to achieve roadworthiness
Education
DIESEL MECHANIC APPRENTICESHIP -
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.1991
YEAR 10 CERTIFICATE -
WODONGA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.1986
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work well independently
- Ability to work well within a team environment
- Interact well with a diverse range of people
- Strong management skills
- Ability to supervise and lead others
- Training and teaching experience
- High attention to detail
- Multi-tasking skills
- Able to follow instructions
- Problem solving
- Follow policies and procedures
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, role expectations, and key performance indicators
- Possess technical and specialist knowledge
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Project management and planning
- Proven negotiation skills
- Competence to complete administrative tasks
- Financial management
Activities
In my spare time my family are my greatest enjoyment. I also enjoy speedway racing and coaching junior football.
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- Victorian Multi-Combination License
- Forklift Ticket
- Safe Food Handling Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety
Timeline
WORKSHOP MANAGER / TRUCK DRIVER
HURST EARTHMOVING
01.2016 - 01.2017
WORKSHOP MANAGER / TRUCK DRIVER
HURST EARTHMOVING
01.2016 - 01.2017
LINEHAUL DRIVER
FINEFORM LOGISTICS
01.2014 - 01.2015
LINEHAUL DRIVER
FINEFORM LOGISTICS
01.2014 - 01.2015
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
LIESCHKE TRANSPORT
01.2013 - 01.2014
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
LIESCHKE TRANSPORT
01.2013 - 01.2014
BULKER DRIVER/ SLURRY OPERATOR
DOWNEREDI ROAD SERVICE CREW
01.2010 - 01.2011
TIP TRUCK DRIVER
EVOLUTION HAULAGE
01.2008 - 01.2010
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
WADLEY'S TRANSPORT
01.2007 - 01.2008
INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVER
OURTRANS REFRIGERATED VANS
01.2006 - 01.2010
OWNER/OPERATOR
AVENEL CENTRAL TAKEAWAY
01.2006 - 01.2010
SPARE PARTS MANAGER
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.2002 - 01.2006
WORKSHOP MANAGER
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.1998 - 01.2002
WORKSHOP FOREMAN
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.1998 - 01.1998
QUALIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
01.1991 - 01.1995
DIESEL MECHANIC APPRENTICESHIP -
DUNCAN TRUCK SERVICE
YEAR 10 CERTIFICATE -
WODONGA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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