1. Curriculum Vitae
Richard Prentice
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:
An experienced manager with a proven track record of success in both ‘Retail and
Industrial’ environments. I have vast experience in contract, site, operations and sub
contractor management. I continually strive to improve the performance in all
aspects of the business that I am involved in, remaining very focused upon the
needs of both the customer and the business.
Strong pro-active values driven leader who is equally able to work as part of a team
or to work under my own own iniative. Excellent skills in building relationships,
training and development of colleagues at all levels. An inspirational leader who
motivates and stretches the performance of people that I have the privilage to work
with.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:.
• Top performing Tesco Group Maintenance Manager within the UK operation.
• Successfully managed an annual budget of £4.2m ensuring best return on the
investment in all areas.
• Establised and maintained excellent working relationships with the local
Authorities EA and land owners throughout projects by introducing regular
NWT’s, meetings and being the one point of contact to achieve a successful
conclusion
• Overseeing construction projects based around large diameter sewer/chambers
running through residential areas
• Overcome plan / design faults to ensure construction work still proceeds to time
scale and within budget. Complete jobs to a high standard of workmanship with
zero accidents / incidents.
CAREER HISTORY:
April 2011- present
Group Maintenance Manager: Tesco PLC
Maintaining over 50 Tesco Superstores, ensuring the estate complies with all safe
and legal / customer needs
Responsible for meeting very stretching targets over a broad spectrum of KPIs
ranging from financial, customer, operational,legal and people measures.
Working within strict budgetry restrictions prioritising critical works ensuring the best
value for money is obtained and the needs of the business are met.
Total engagement of stakeholders liaising and managing both Tesco internal service
teams and external sub contractors.Accountable and responsible for the
recruitment , training , performance and welfare of all instore techincians

2. May 2004 to April 2011
CONTRACT MANAGER: Onsite Central
• Appointed to manage projects activities from initial conception to final delivery
• Responsible for ensuring completion on time, budget and quality constraints
• Managed contractors and site personnel, delivering tool box talks and on site support
• Liaised directly with clients and governing bodies, building excellent working relations
• Conducted regular site visits to inspect work standards and monitor progress
• Carried out regular risk assessments and provided solutions to resolve issues arising
• Controlled the financial management of project including resource allocation tasks
2000 to 2004
SENIOR PROCESS OPERATOR: Severn Trent Water Plc
• Responsible for managing and coordinating sub-contractors to achieve SLAs
• Appointed to ensure maintenance completed, complied with statutory regulations
• Conducted regular site audits on contractors to monitor performance standards
• Liaised directly with customers to determine requirements and resolve issues arising
• Provided company representation with local authorities and governing bodies
1995 to 2004
Facilities Asset inspector, Tamworth Borough Council
• Compile defect report
• Engage / manage stake holders expectations
• Programme work for both DLO and sub-contractors
• Liaise with contractors
• Recharge third parties
• Fault finding Rectification
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
• Chartered Management Institute Diploma
Level 3 First Line Management
• CDM Principle Designer
• Supervisor Development
• I.O.S.H
• Supervisor Street Works NRSWA
• City Guilds Brickwork/engineering
• COSHH
• Absence Management
• Planning and Organisation
• Managing Health and Safety
• Managing change
• Disciplinary Training
• People management
• Accident Investigation
• (RASAT) Risk Action Audit Safety team Training
• Influencing skills

3. • Effective people management
• Incident Management
• Disciplinary Training
• Asbestos awareness
• Contact details
Address 8 Filey Amington Tamworth Staffs B773QH
Telephone Number 07822838943
Email: richard.prentice@uk.tesco.com