Alistair Martin
Bexhill-on-Sea,East Sussex
Summary
Offering strong candidate with reliable communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable about customer service and time management. Ready to use and develop organisational, navigational, and multi-tasking skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Courier driver
Evri
BEXHILL-ON-SEA, East Sussex
2022.06 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, prepared, inspected and operated the delivery vehicle for smooth operations.
- Increased efficiency by planning optimal routes using GPS navigation systems.
- Conducted pre-inspections checks on vehicle; repaired minor faults when required.
Driving instructor
Self
BEXHILL-ON-SEA, East Sussex
1989.03 - 2021.04
- Managed scheduling of lessons, offering flexibility for busy learners whilst maintaining efficiency.
- Encouraged courteous behaviour towards other road users fostering respect on the road.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment, easing anxiety associated with learning how to drive.
Taxi driver
Pheonix Taxis
Hastings, East Sussex
2011.03 - 2016.09
- Handled high pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining excellent service standards.
- Managed difficult driving conditions during inclement weather to ensure passenger safety.
- Provided support for elderly or disabled passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
- Used knowledge of local area to suggest tourist spots or restaurants to passengers.
- Assisted tourists with language barriers using basic foreign language skills.
- Achieved smooth rides by driving carefully and defensively at all times.
- Rendered first aid when necessary, providing immediate help in emergency situations.
Education
GCSEs - General Studies
Okehampton comprehensive school
OkehamptonSkills
- vehicle maintenance
- route optimisation
- GPS navigation
- safety compliance
- time management
- emergency response
- traffic management
- customer interaction
- load management
- logistics coordination
- problem-solving
- defensive driving
- first aid training
- recipient verification
- familiarity with delivery software
- patient handling
- schedule adaptability
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Driving licence holder
- efficient navigation
- Logistics understanding
- Cargo checking
- Adjusting to road changes
- Understanding of invoicing
- Communication efficiency
- Basic mechanics
- Manual handling
- Data Entry
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Vehicle cleaning
- Package handling
- Manual handling training
- Multi-drop delivering
- Prompt delivery status updates
- [Number]ft vehicle driving
- Route planning
- Accurate parcel sorting
- Same day delivery services
- Punctuality
- Load securing
- Health and safety awareness
- First Aid trained
- Risk Assessment
- Distance driving
- Vehicle inspections and maintenance
- [Number] kilo unloading
- International route planning
- Delivery time management
- Processing cash payments
- GPS operation
- Safe driving practices
- Night driving
- Professionalism
- Vehicle inspection
- [Number] tonne vehicle operating
- Driving licence
- Tyre pumping
- Dependability
- UK road expertise
- [Number] tonne truck driving
- Parcel scanner operating
- Transportation law
- Prioritisation
- Technology use
- Safety awareness
- Lorry cleaning
- Record-keeping
- Handheld scanner operating
- Literacy and numeracy
- Excellent customer service
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
English
Native
Accomplishments
As a Driving instructor, i taught learners to take their Driving test.
Met Police for performance and pursuit driving
And clients to take the then B+E Trailer Towing Test.
4x4 off road driving
Member of Sussex 4x4 Response for the last 6 years.
With them im Current Training Manager, resposible for producing all the training courses they do.
Doing green lane driving whn i can.
Timeline
Courier driver
Evri
2022.06 - Current
Taxi driver
Pheonix Taxis
2011.03 - 2016.09
Driving instructor
Self
1989.03 - 2021.04
GCSEs - General Studies
Okehampton comprehensive school