1. CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: Andrew James Eddington
LOCATION: Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
MOBILE: 021 839 550
EMAIL: edabrik@yahoo.co.nz
LICENCES AND ENDORSEMENTS: 1,2,3,4,5,6,D,F,P,R,T,W,1I,2I,3I,4I,5I
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a New Zealand citizen and hold a clean NZ drivers licence.
Hard working and enthusiastic, I enjoy the responsibility of confronting day to day challenges. I have
excellent interpersonal skills that allow me to communicate easily and professionally with others. I have a
wide range of unique skills and knowledge due to my time within the transport and logistics industry and
my military career, along with a good sense of humour and strong work ethic.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2014 – Present TOLL NETWORKS (NZ) LTD
HAWKES BAY / GISBORNE
NEW ZEALAND
POSITION Operations Manager
As Operations Manager my main responsibilities are to plan, organize and manage the work of staff to
ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements. This is a
challenging position requiring interaction with diverse people from all types of backgrounds and cultures
which I find very rewarding. The position is varied from day to day and encompasses but not limited to
the following responsibilities;
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with other managers and staff members in order to formulate and implement
policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Implement schedule and policy changes.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and
procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings,
and meeting with individual staff members.
• Direct and coordinate, through activities of operations in order to obtain use of equipment,
facilities, and human resources.
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2. • Direct activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and
facilities.
• Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of
transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
• Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract
fulfilment.
• Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the
handling of dangerous goods.
• Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property in
order to increase efficiency and services of operations department.
• Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as health & safety, hazardous material
handling, employee orientation, quality improvement and computer use.
• Direct procurement processes, including equipment research and testing, vendor contracts, and
requisitions approval.
September 2013 – May 2014 NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY
AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND
POSITION Transport Officer
As Transport Officer my main responsibilities were liaising and providing education on various transport
issues with individuals and companies. The main focus was in compliance and the Operator Rating System
(ORS). This required me to work alongside local councils, police and iwi. This was a rewarding position
which I thoroughly enjoyed. However due to family commitments I was required to relocate to the
Hawkes Bay.
Responsibilities:
• Presentations
• Adult Education
• Legal Compliance
• Education on legal requirements
• Driving Instruction & Assessing
• Educational programmes
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Enforce compliance standards across transport industry
• Compliance Related Training
• Social committee
• Maintain records and documentation
• Legislative Requirements
• Safety and Compliance
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3. • Planning and Organising
• Customer Focus
• Working with Police (Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit)
• Interpreting law
• Liaising with all ages and cultures
March 2012 – September 2013 LINFOX LOGISTICS (NZ) LTD
MANGERE
AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND
POSITION DRIVER TRAINER / ASSESSOR / MANAGER
As Driver Trainer I am responsible for the development, co-ordination and delivery of operational training
services within Linfox Logistics (NZ) Ltd. The role covers, but is not limited to the development and
delivery of pre-employment assessments, annual driving assessments, forklift and DG training;
compliance related training and specific job skills training. As Driver Trainer I uphold the highest level of
compliance and continually promote this within the operation.
Responsibilities:
• Management Supervisor
• Driving Instructor / Assessor
• Operational Training
• Driving (various types of vehicles)
• Specialist vehicle training and instruction
• Risk Assessments
• Induction Programmes
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Develop, maintain and improve NZ Driver Training and Coach team
• Enforce compliance standards across all operations
• Compliance Related Training
• Accident Investigation
• Introduction of new procedures, plant, vehicles and / or products
• Recruitment (HR)
• Facilitate continuous improvement to road transport through developing, reviewing and
updating of training delivery and procedures
• Maintain training records and documentation
• Legislative Requirements
• Safety and Compliance
• Rehabilitation of injured workers, return to work co-ordination
• Planning and Organising
• Customer Focus
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4. January 2001 – March 2012 NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE
3RD
COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT BATTALION
CHRISTCHURCH
1ST
NZSAS GROUP (NEW ZEALAND SPECIAL FORCES)
AUCKLAND
POSITION DRIVER / MANAGER / INSTRUCTOR ASSESSOR
I have over eleven years experience in an operational driver trade, provided by the New Zealand Defence
Force, operating within a Combat Service Support organisation.
My experience is with operating heavy combinations e.g. dog trailers and semi combinations within New
Zealand and abroad. I also have experience in line haul, road trains, fuel tankers, dumpers, swing lifts and
hiabs, along with numerous gearboxes – syncro-mesh and automatic. I am highly trained to operate and
maintain these vehicles by day and night, anywhere in the world, in any weather condition and terrain.
Along with the following;
Responsibilities:
• Management Supervisor
• Fleet Manager
• Driving Instructor / Assessor
• Course Manager
• Driving (various types of vehicles)
• Specialist vehicle training and instruction (Special Forces)
• Vehicle pre-trip checks, servicing and maintenance
• VIP driving
• Co-ordinating events
• Vehicle recovery
• Vehicle dispatcher
• Weapon handling
• Heavy / Oversized Vehicle Operator in East Timor (road trains)
• Convoy Transport Commander / Machine Gunner in Afghanistan
• Heavy Vehicle Operator, loading and unloading of US Air Force planes and ships in Antarctica
• Maintaining discipline and ensuring correct procedures are in place and adhered to
• Practicing careful, defensive driving techniques to attain and maintain a perfect safety record
• Hooking and unhooking of trailers both semi and dog type
• Completion of paperwork and fuel / mileage returns
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5. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Involved with Civil Defence Emergency Teams
• New Zealand Defence Force Assistance to Christchurch Earthquakes
• New Zealand Defence Force Assistance to Pike River Mining emergency
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
• 2010 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Company Award
• Instructional Excellence Award
• Peers Choice Award
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Certificate in Adult Education and Training (level 4)
• Certificate in First Line Management (level 4)
• Certificate in Bar and Restaurant
• Various NZQA unit standards achieved in business operations and development, adult
education, health and safety, communication skills, computing, commercial road transport and
driving
EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS
4 February 2013 – 11 June 2013 NZQA National Certificate
• Occupational Safety and Health
15 April 2013 NZQA US 4098 & 11281
• Workplace Assessor
28 January 2008 – 14 March 2008 NZTA / NZ Defence Force
• Driving Instructor / Assessor
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6. 2 July 2007 – 7 September 2007 NZQA National Certificate
• Adult Education and Training Level 4
2 July 2007 – 7 September 2007 NZQA National Certificate
• First Line Management Level 4
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7. 2 July 2007 – 7 September 2007 NZQA National Certificate
• Adult Education and Training Level 4
2 July 2007 – 7 September 2007 NZQA National Certificate
• First Line Management Level 4
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