Simon Leech
Carnegie,VIC
Summary
Hi, My strengths are my drive & ambition to complete a task. I drive myself hard to achieve my goals. My weaknesses are sometimes I need to slow down.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Manager
Downer
03.2020 - Current
- Responsibilities include
- Commencing, managing a fleet strategy with the entire contracted fleet of some 800 plant
- Designing, working with managers & crew to authorising safe & fit for purpose builds of Light fleet, EWPs, Task trucks, Peru's, Jinkas, Trailers, etc
- Working with Chassis providers, Lease companies & body builders
- (multiple on one build)
- Writing Capex's for purchase & sale of owned assets, working alongside fleet companies for leased assets to ensure the most profitable outcome
- Co-ordinating with 18 different locations within Victoria & NSW to have our fleet maintained
- Preparing and coordinating the fleets fuel cards, Etags, accident reporting, insurance, vehicle repair
- Advising on matters of fleet in relation to Victorian Electrical Union Matters
- Taking calls 24/7 to ensure out fleet is on the road, safe & fit for purpose.
TRS - Sales, Repairs, Rentals & Production Supervisor
TRS - Thermaxx - Anteo - Thermoking
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Responsibilities include: Setting up manufacturing in Victoria
- Selling TRS Fridge Truck Bodies
- Dealing with end users, dealers & suppliers
- Design of new vehicle fittings, using computer programs for truck body & chassis design
- Creation & implementation of staff training manuals
- Acquisition, maintain & disposal of rental fleet
- In control of our Victorian rental fleet, B2B sales, development of the rental fleet specs
- Day to day running of the fleet, servicing, tracking, maintenance, repairs
- Production Scheduling & supervision
- Day to day staff management.
Repairs & Warranty Manager
Alltruckbodies
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Responsibilities include: Sourcing new clients for repairs
- Co-ordinating repair schedule
- Working with insurance companies & assessments
- Employing & training staff
- Setting budgets & performance goals for my area
- Working with customers who have purchased new truck bodies, in relation to amicable warranty claims
- Achievements: Growing the business from $800,000.00 To $1,500.000.00 in 12 months
- Creating new programs & systems to streamline.
Fleet Sales Role
ACS - NFP
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Responsibilities include: Ensure customer retention & service
- Co-ordinate complete fleet cycle of life with clients
- Procure vehicles across Australia
- Obtain goals & objectives set
- Create new programs and streamline existing systems
- Co-ordinate end of lease inspections and repairs through Pickles auctions.
Franchise owner
Thrifty car & truck Rentals
04.2011 - 03.2012
Claims Manager - Fleet Manager - Agency Owner
Europcar
01.1999 - 09.2009
- Responsibilities include: Reconfigure all expenditure in relation to repairs and maintenance
- Procure repairers and suppliers, Australia and New Zealand to meet our standards, ethical procedures and cost
- Lead a team of five people in recovery and payment files in relation to third party claims and refunds
- Train all departments on new policies and procedures in relation to claims matters
- Rewrite all procedures and policies in relations to claims matters
- Appear on behalf of Europcar in court hearings
- Be aware of and understand legal matters in relation to motor vehicle, person and property claims.
Education
Certificate IV in Business -
Online Learning
01.2019
Skills
- Organised
- Honest
- Computer savvy
- Mechanically minded
- Trainer
- HA Driving Licence
- Ohs
- Fleet Management
- Microsoft Office
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Commercial Acumen
- Time Management
- Organised
- Resilience
- Communication Skills
- Autonomy
- Problem Solving
- Thoroughness
- Multitasking
- Self-Motivation
- Teamwork
- Fleet Optimization
- Vehicle inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fleet scheduling
- Employee Management
- Driver management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment procurement
- Safety Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Lifecycle Management
- Fleet Policy Development
- Expense Tracking
- Telematics Analysis
- Cost Reduction
- Accident Management
- Record preparation
- Profit maximization techniques
- Vehicle Disposal
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
Certification
- Forklift Licence
- EWP Licence
- HR Licence
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Downer
03.2020 - Current
TRS - Sales, Repairs, Rentals & Production Supervisor
TRS - Thermaxx - Anteo - Thermoking
09.2016 - 03.2020
Repairs & Warranty Manager
Alltruckbodies
09.2014 - 09.2016
Fleet Sales Role
ACS - NFP
07.2012 - 08.2014
Franchise owner
Thrifty car & truck Rentals
04.2011 - 03.2012
Claims Manager - Fleet Manager - Agency Owner
Europcar
01.1999 - 09.2009
Certificate IV in Business -
Online Learning
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