David Desportes
Area Manager @Ocado Logistics
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WORK HISTORY
Area Manager @Ocado Logistics
Erith, GB
I am helping shape and drive a world-class employee experience and environment to attract and retain the right people and lead multiple teams to foster a culture of respect, identity, loyalty, trust, and aspiration where people are engaged and motivated to commit to Ocado and our values. I will also ensure KPIs are a vital focus across our site, including labour turnover, absence rates, and engagement scores. I will continuously encourage self-improvement, training, and development of my teams to support succession planning and aim to drive and develop initiatives that encourage site-wide engagement and enhance morale. I am experienced in conducting formal meetings, understanding and applying the relevant policies appropriately. I have Strong verbal and written communication and numeracy skills, along with a passion for dealing with people and a focus to achieve employee satisfaction. I have proven knowledge of food safety standards, compliance, and Health and Safety level 3. I am Currently undertaking my CMI level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
EDUCATION
Pearson College London
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision, Operations Management and Supervision
Lewisham college
diploma Level 1, painting and decorating
Lewisham college
diploma Level 2, Painting and Decorating
Chartered Management Institute
CMI Level 5 Diploma in management and leadership, Operations Management and Leadership
Shooters Hill post 16 campus
diploma Level 1, Bricklaying
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID DESPORTES
I am the Founder & CEO of TrueBase Group Ltd, a UK-based operational service delivery and management company. As well as TrueBase CIC a UK-based non-profit company built for the community to help the community I help organisations that cannot afford failure outside normal working hours — including local authorities, housing providers, care & support services, and contractors — by running and stabilising live operations, providing out-of-hours response, escalation management, and operational leadership.TrueBase Group Ltd delivers services, not advice. We take responsibility, manage risk, and ensure continuity under pressure, bridging gaps between strategy and operational reality.My specialisms include:Operational Leadership & Performance ManagementOut-of-Hours & Escalation ServicesSafeguarding & Youth / Community DevelopmentService Mobilisation, Recovery & TransitionBusiness Development & Area ManagementI also support aligned community and CIC pilot programmes, maintaining professional, arm’s-length governance and operational credibility. Contact: d••••••••@truebasegroup.co.uk
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