Wayne Blackwell
Rivervale,WA
Summary
My background has been predominantly involved in Warehousing and Distribution for major FMCG organisations.
I have also been a professional footballer having played and coached in the WAFL and AFL. I have been employed in a variety of industries including financial services, sales, marketing and transport. Before moving into the Warehouse and Logistics Industry I owned my own Tour Coach business.
After being made redundant in August 2020 I decided to seek employment driving buses again and currently employed by ATG.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Australian Transit Group
Cockburn, Perth., W.A.
09.2020 - Current
- FIFO Bus Driver as part of ATG's Roaming Fleet in the Pilbara on a two week on and one week off roster.
- Provide Bus Transfers for FIFO employees for Rio Tinto, Sodexo and Rio Tinto Contractors to various airport and mine sites within the Pilbara region.
- Performed pre-start and post trip inspections of assigned buses. Reported any operational or mechanical issues through the ATG Distinctive Systems Driver App.
- Operated various types of buses safely in all types of weather and traffic conditions as per the Rio Tinto's policies and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and sanitised bus at all times for the comfort of all passengers.
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
- Provided excellent service and attention to passengers when face-to-face.
Warehouse Manager
Portavin Integrated Wine Services
Hope Valley, Perth., W.A
04.2013 - 08.2020
- Responsible to oversee the operational and financial management of Portavin’s warehouse based in Hope Valley Perth.
- Warehousing and distribution of packed wine and dry goods.
- Site security.
- Ensure stock control and management systems are up to date through regular stock takes and approved stock adjustments.
- Prepare, conduct and report performance appraisals for warehouse staff.
- Uphold a high standard and site hygiene and storage conditions.
Operations Manager
Bevchain
Canning Vale, Perth, W.A.
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Responsible for the day to day operational management of the Canning Vale site at the Swan Brewery.
- My role was to maintain a safe working environment, manage and mitigate site risks and ensure overall site compliance in line with company, client and regulatory standards.
- Manage and train all direct reports and ensure they are trained and competent to perform their roles.
- Actively promote and encourage employee development, including on the job training and educational opportunities.
- Manage of all HR and industrial relations, safety and compliance performances of the site.
Education
Junior Certificate -
Hale School
Wembley, Perth11.1976
Skills
- Team Player
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Leadership
- Disciplined
- Strong safety history
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- People skills
- Impeccable driving record
Certification
FORKLIFT TRUCK LICENCE. ISSUED 19/11/2009
LICENCE NO: WL 2308609
CURRENT HC LICENSE
2009
DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS (PARTIAL COMPONENT)
Quality Auditing
SGI Global
2006
CERTIFICATE 2 IN TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION – ROAD TRANSPORT (PARTIAL COMPONENT)
Transport Forum WA Inc
Timeline
Bus Driver
Australian Transit Group
09.2020 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Portavin Integrated Wine Services
04.2013 - 08.2020
Operations Manager
Bevchain
10.2010 - 04.2013
Junior Certificate -
Hale School