Wayne Locke
Alkimos
Summary
Highly adaptable, enthusiastic, and competent Logistics Section Leader with a strong team player mentality. Eager to develop and broaden skills base, whether working independently or collaboratively. Utilizes initiative and logic to effectively solve transport and warehouse issues while consistently performing under pressure. Trusted problem solver known for producing results while maintaining strict compliance with quality and health and safety standards, translating management vision to the transport/warehouse team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transport Section Leader
Aldi AU
01.2025 - Current
- Transport section leader.
- Coordinating delivery schedules and meeting daily deadlines.
- Minimie and investigate stock losses and inventory movements.
- Managing daily fleet and driver scheduling.
- Supervision of drivers and pre loaders.
- Ensure Health and Safety Compliance.
Transport Section Leader
Aldi UK
09.2005 - 12.2024
- Transport Section Leader.
- Responsible for the legal compliance of a multimillion-pound fleet.
- Liaising with service providers to maintain a high standard of compliance.
- Lead a team of 23 drivers and be responsible for all aspects of personnel issues.
- Manage all facilities associated with transport department.
- Experience and knowledge of cost analysis, budgeting and financial planning.
- Maintaining organized records of invoices.
- HGV Class 1 Licence.
- Ensure Health and Safety Compliance.
Premier Rail
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Manufacture of centre ceiling panels, lighting panels, wiring, diffusers and s-panels for passenger trains.
- Preparation of the bare metal panels, treatment and eventual wiring.
- Understanding diagrams and documentation.
- Testing of completed assemblies.
Saunders Electronics
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Manufacture of wire harnesses and components for various vehicles including Caterpillar excavators, Mitsubishi forklifts and Hummer H2’s.
- Understanding diagrams and documentation.
- Wiring harnesses, soldering printed circuit boards, and operating of machinery for terminating and cutting wires up to and including test.
Skills
- Extensive background in logistics and warehouse management
- Heavy goods vehicle Class 1 entitlement
- Fleet servicing and maintenance expertise
- Coordinating operations across departments
- Coordinating store delivery schedules
- Proficient in coordinating product flow from intake to delivery
- Daily logistics management
- FTA Road worthiness Award winner, in recognition of excellent standards in vehicle safety, condition and maintenance
Certification
- GCSE English Grade C 1996-1998
- GCSE English Literature Grade C 1996-1998
- GCSE Math’s Grade C 1996-1998
- Emergency Fist Aid at Work Certificate (Reviva).
- HGV Class 1 Driver.
- FTA Introduction to road transport operations.
Timeline
Transport Section Leader
Aldi AU
01.2025 - Current
Transport Section Leader
Aldi UK
09.2005 - 12.2024
Premier Rail
01.2004 - 01.2005
Saunders Electronics
01.1998 - 01.2004
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