Allan McMahon
Dunfermline,Fife
Summary
Experienced commercial driver with a strong focus on passenger comfort and safety, adept at navigating hazardous conditions and ensuring efficient tour bus operations. Holds a digital tachograph card and a commercial driving licence, demonstrating reliability and accountability in all aspects of coach maintenance and security checks. Proficient in GPS systems, skilled in traffic law knowledge, and familiar with tourist sites, offering excellent customer service while adapting to flexible working hours. Offering strong customer service skills and a keen sense of responsibility. Knowledgeable about safety protocols and time management, ensuring smooth and reliable journeys. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills in the Relief Supervisory role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Coach Driver/Labouror
Merlin Travel
Glenrothes, Fife
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated smooth boarding and deboarding processes; improved passenger flow efficiency.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of road conditions for safer driving practices.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers, promoting an inclusive environment on board the coach.
- Provided information about routes to passengers, improving their travel experience.
- Checked vehicle conditions regularly to prevent breakdowns on the road.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for enhanced passenger experience.
Farm and Plant Operator
Harvel Farms
Clay City IL, USA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped reduce workplace accidents through rigorous safety protocol adherence.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures during work shifts.
- Inspected incoming raw materials to maintain product quality standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems, minimising downtime.
HGV class 1 driver
Trevor Cathers
Omagh, Fermanagh and Omagh
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Transported goods inc: Live Animals, Fish, Meat and other food products throughout the UK and Europe.
Coach Driver
Merlin Travel
Dunfermline, Fife
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Attended periodic training sessions diligently; kept updated with latest industry standards and procedures.
- Achieved efficient fuel consumption through careful route planning.
- Ensured punctuality for all routes by maintaining detailed travel logs.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for enhanced passenger experience.
- Improved customer satisfaction with professional interaction and assistance.
HGV class 1 driver
Callum Plank
Denny, Falkirk
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Managed stress effectively during high-traffic situations or unexpected route changes.
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
HGV Logistical Operator
Robert Burns
Broxburn, West Lothian
07.2005 - 12.2012
- Performed routine inspections of machinery, preventing potential malfunctions.
- Identified potential hazards quickly for safe manoeuvring during difficult weather conditions.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks.
- Maintained smooth operations within business planning and adjusting business plans, whilst insuring all deadlines were met.
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Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Dunfermline High School
Dunfermline, FifeSkills
- Digital tachograph card holder
- Efficient time management
- Coach maintenance basics
- Positive demeanour
- Strong focus concentration
- Flexible working hours adaptation
- Proficient in gps systems
- Reliability and accountability
- Tourist site familiarity
- Commercial driving licence holder
- Passenger comfort care
- Hazardous conditions driving
- Skilled navigator
- Traffic laws knowledge
- Coach security checks
- Overnight driving
- Tour bus operations
- Excellent customer service
Affiliations
- Rallying
- Outdoor Activities
- Motorbikes
- Spending Time With My Family
Certification
- HGV Class 1
- PCV with Trailor
- Car
- Motorbike
- Tractor
- Forklift
- 360 Excavator
Timeline
Coach Driver/Labouror
Merlin Travel
09.2023 - Current
Farm and Plant Operator
Harvel Farms
05.2023 - 09.2023
HGV class 1 driver
Trevor Cathers
05.2018 - 05.2023
Coach Driver
Merlin Travel
03.2016 - 05.2018
HGV class 1 driver
Callum Plank
12.2012 - 03.2016
HGV Logistical Operator
Robert Burns
07.2005 - 12.2012
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Dunfermline High School