Andrew Catt
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
Professional with expertise in navigation coupling, uncoupling, and tachograph management. Extensive experience in motorway driving and long-distance trips, with a solid understanding of traffic laws. Skilled in route planning, communication, and gross vehicle weight calculations, holding a driver CPC certification. Focused on enhancing safety and efficiency in transport operations while pursuing further development in logistics management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
FGS Agri
Pluckley, Kent
2019.05 - Current
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
- Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to prevent on-road mechanical breakdowns.
- Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, maintaining constant communication during trips.
- Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
HGV class 2 tipper driver
John Bourne & Co
Newenden, Kent
2014.04 - 2019.04
- Maintained vehicle safety standards for roadworthiness.
- Enhanced company reputation through exceptional customer service skills whilst delivering loads.
- Adhered strictly to HGV regulations for driver's hours and rest breaks.
- Completed regular vehicle checks to prevent breakdowns on the job.
- Delivered loads safely to building sites following set schedules.
- Provided accurate record keeping for deliveries, collections, and mileage logs using digital tachograph system.
- Demonstrated proficiency in reversing manoeuvres into difficult areas at construction sites.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
Education
CSE - Woodwork, Geography, Maths, English
Battle Road Secondary School
Hailsham, East Sussex 1976.09 - 1981.07
Skills
- Strong navigation
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Tachograph management
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Long-Distance trip experience
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Efficient communication
- Gross vehicle weight calculations
- Driver CPC
- Route planning
Affiliations
- Motorsports, Off Roading,
- Enjoy Travelling, and Walking
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
FGS Agri
2019.05 - Current
HGV class 2 tipper driver
John Bourne & Co
2014.04 - 2019.04
CSE - Woodwork, Geography, Maths, English
Battle Road Secondary School
1976.09 - 1981.07