ANDREI GRECU
Cheshunt,Hertfordshire
Summary
Experienced professional with a Class 1 licence and extensive expertise in long-distance haulage, demonstrating advanced driving techniques and ARTIC driving experience. Proficient in route planning, map reading, and the use of satellite navigation systems, ensuring timely delivery commitments. Skilled in stress handling, decision making in transit, and adapting to weather conditions. Adept at vehicle maintenance and equipment understanding, with a strong focus on punctuality assurance and load securing using ratchet straps. Holds an ADR certificate and digital tachograph card, showcasing a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Career goals include further enhancing route optimisation skills and contributing to efficient logistics operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Class 1 driver
Menzies Distribution
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
2025.01 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and professional communication.
- Recorded delivery information accurately for seamless logistics management.
- Assisted in warehouse duties when necessary, improving overall team efficiency.
- Ensured vehicle safety for roadworthiness through routine checks and maintenance.
- Demonstrated exceptional navigation skills to ensure efficient route planning.
- Delivered goods on time by strictly adhering to schedules and route plans.
- Operated loading and unloading tools correctly, ensuring safe cargo handling procedures were followed every time.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers about delays or problems on the route for prompt resolution.
- Adjusted trip routes as needed due to unforeseen circumstances causing no major delay in delivering the cargo.
- Adhered to all traffic laws, maintaining a clean driving record.
- Followed correct procedures for transport of hazardous materials maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Maintained accurate logs of journeys using digital tachograph system for compliance purposes.
- Provided excellent customer service, leading to repeat business contracts.
- Managed high stress situations well whilst dealing with unexpected incidents such as road closures and severe weather conditions.
- Performed daily inspections of vehicle to maintain optimum performance.
- Followed company policies regarding paperwork submission after each trip which helped keeping track of all consignments delivered successfully.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
- 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.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Used handball techniques for smooth loading and unloading of packages.
- Stored goods strategically for accessibility purposes.
- Tolerated high levels of stress when driving long distances and new routes.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
- Kept accurate, up-to-date logbooks for personal workload monitoring.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Employed defensive driving technique to anticipate potential dangers and avoid collisions.
- Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.
Class 1 driver
Extra driver
Enfield, Waltham Cross
2024.09 - 2025.01
- Managed high stress situations well whilst dealing with unexpected incidents such as road closures and severe weather conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service, leading to repeat business contracts.
- Followed correct procedures for transport of hazardous materials maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Adhered to all traffic laws, maintaining a clean driving record.
- Ensured vehicle safety for roadworthiness through routine checks and maintenance.
- Assisted in warehouse duties when necessary, improving overall team efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers about delays or problems on the route for prompt resolution.
- Recorded delivery information accurately for seamless logistics management.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and professional communication.
- Delivered goods on time by strictly adhering to schedules and route plans.
- Performed daily inspections of vehicle to maintain optimum performance.
- Followed company policies regarding paperwork submission after each trip which helped keeping track of all consignments delivered successfully.
- Maintained accurate logs of journeys using digital tachograph system for compliance purposes.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
Class 2 HGV driver
KLUMAN & BALTER
Enfield, WALTAM CROSS
2022.02 - 2023.09
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills under pressure situations, minimising disruptions in service delivery.
- Completed routine vehicle inspections before every journey for optimal vehicle performance.
- Delivered goods across different regions whilst adhering strictly to delivery deadlines.
- Managed long hours of driving, maintaining high levels of concentration and safety.
- Performed regular vehicle checks for optimal performance.
- Attended training sessions regularly to stay updated on industry regulations and best practices.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company's reputation.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods, improving delivery efficiency.
- Tailored driving strategies according to weather conditions, ensuring safe transportation of goods at all times.
- Operated Class 2 HGVs with proficiency, leading to increased reliability.
- Followed health and safety protocols while handling heavy goods resulting in zero injuries.
- Navigated through diverse routes using GPS systems to deliver goods on time.
- Adhered to all traffic laws, ensuring safe and efficient journeys.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
- Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
- Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.
- Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
- Executed deliveries accurately and efficiently, exceeding service expectations.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
- Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.
- Handled paperwork accurately for smooth operations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries.
Skills
- Stress handling
- Vehicle maintenance capability
- Multitasking capability
- Respectful communication style
- Punctuality and reliability
- Long-Distance driving endurance
- Decision making in transit
- Map reading proficiency
- Use of ratchet straps
- Class 1 licence
- Route planning expertise
- Weather condition adaptability
- Long distance haulage
- Digital tachograph card
- Satellite navigation systems usage
- Tachograph use
- ADR certificate
- Equipment maintenance understanding
- Punctuality assurance
- Timely delivery commitment
- ARTIC driving experience
- Advanced driving techniques
- Load securing
- Route planning
- Trunking deliveries
Affiliations
- Traveling (exploring different cultures and traditions)
- Regular gym workouts
- Passion for cars and automotive industry trends
Timeline
Class 1 driver
Menzies Distribution
2025.01 - Current
Class 1 driver
Extra driver
2024.09 - 2025.01
Class 2 HGV driver
KLUMAN & BALTER
2022.02 - 2023.09