Alexandru-Andrei Tanase
Livingston,West Lothian
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in Class 1 and 2 driving, warehouse operations, delivery and bus driving. Adept at handling a wide range of responsibilities in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and efficiency. Proven track record of meeting and exceeding performance targets, ensuring timely deliveries, and providing excellent customer service.
Overall, I bring a proactive and adaptable approach to every role, coupled with excellent problem-solving abilities .I thrive in dynamic work environments, contributing to the overall success of the team while delivering top-notch service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class 1 HGV driver
Palletways (UK) Limited
Livingston, West Lothian
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained vehicles to roadworthy standards by conducting safety checks and escalating defects appropriately.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Delivered to RDCs and businesses in Central Belt of Scotland and Lothians
- Trunking between company depots (Livingston-Birmingham)
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Updated customers of service delays for optimised clarity on delivery times.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
Bus driver
Lothian Buses Limited
Livingston, West Lothian
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, offering special assistance to elderly, infirm and disabled passengers.
- Provided clean and safe environment on bus with routine maintenance and clear aisle.
- Prioritised passenger safety, constantly adjusting driving and vehicle speed to weather and traffic conditions.
- Assisted passengers with difficulties or disabilities to safely board and disembark buses.
- Announced upcoming stops and potential route delays to passengers.
- Reported delays and accidents to dispatchers at head office.
- Performed safety checks before and after shifts, completing daily checklists.
- Completed light bus maintenance, checking light systems, engine oil levels and water levels to minimise malfunctions.
- Greeted passengers with warmth and professionalism, upholding positive company reputation.
- Performed first aid on bus passengers in emergency situations and called for advanced medical support.
- Adhered to scheduled routes for timely drop-offs and pick-ups at assigned stops.
HGV driver
Brakes Bros Limited
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure maximal reliability, checking tires, lights, oil and water levels.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Optimised route planning to overcome last-minute and re-route challenges, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Transported frozen and chilled materials to and from specified destinations across Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Prepared and submitted daily tachograph records to ensure consistent operational compliance with EU driving rules regulations.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
- Occasionally driving articulated HGVs, trunking between depots.
- Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks, moving trailers, loading, unloading other vehicles.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
Costumer Delivery Driver
Tesco Stores Limited
Bathgate, West Lothian
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally across West Lothian doing grocery deliveries and maintaining brand reputation.
- Contacted customers ahead of drop-offs, effectively confirming and coordinating delivery times.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage.
- Reported delivery goods and document errors to management, enabling prompt resolution.
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
Delivery driver
Amazon Logistics
Bathgate, West Lothian
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Utilised hand-held devices to capture, document and communicate proof of delivery.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
- Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
- Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
Warehouse operative
DHL Services LTD
Livingston, West Lothian
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
Education
GCSEs - Transport technician and Vehicles Mechanics
Technological High School "Victor Frunza"
09.2012 - 06.2015
Skills
- Customer service
- Safety-conscious
- Vehicle and route familiarisation
- Highway Code rules
- CPC qualified
- Clean driving record
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Digital tachograph operation
- UK transportation laws
- CPC holder
- LGV Cat CE license
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Radio communications
- HGV Class 1 and 2 driving
Languages
English
Romanian
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Gaming
- Travel
Certification
UK driving licence B,C+E, D, D+E, Driver Qualification Card CE,DE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Class 1 HGV driver
Palletways (UK) Limited
04.2024 - 10.2024
Bus driver
Lothian Buses Limited
07.2023 - 04.2024
HGV driver
Brakes Bros Limited
01.2023 - 05.2023
Costumer Delivery Driver
Tesco Stores Limited
07.2021 - 02.2022
Delivery driver
Amazon Logistics
10.2020 - 07.2021
Warehouse operative
DHL Services LTD
02.2018 - 10.2020
GCSEs - Transport technician and Vehicles Mechanics
Technological High School "Victor Frunza"
09.2012 - 06.2015
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