Alan Smith
Leicester ,Leicestershire
Summary
Confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands. Methodical and responsible individual bringing keen motivation to learn from driving team. Friendly and driven team player offering vehicle inspection training and knowledge of UK road regulations. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
Greatbear
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
HGV Shunter
Greatbear
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
01.2018 - 06.2020
Transportation coordinator and Yard Shunter
Greatbear
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
09.2008 - 06.2020
- Coordinated operations of licensed drivers and lorries with focus on quality and timely delivery of products.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle interior and exterior and scheduled routine maintenance.
- Maintained vehicle fleet with precise coordination of preventive maintenance and functional repairs.
- Coordinated and managed allocation of drivers and vehicles to service network, guaranteeing efficient, accurate deliveries.
- Participated in recruitment, selection and induction of new drivers.
- Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
- Kept all company logs and records updated, recording daily details of work performed.
- Planned transport solutions fo local and international clients.
Education
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
LeicesterSkills
- Driver CPC
- Class 1 HGV certified
- UK driving regulations
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Route and schedule planning
- Truck safety inspections
- Cargo loading and unloading
- UK transportation laws
- Curtainsider loading
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
Greatbear
01.2019 - 06.2020
HGV Shunter
Greatbear
01.2018 - 06.2020
Transportation coordinator and Yard Shunter
Greatbear
09.2008 - 06.2020
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College