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Andrew Devonish
Holloway Matlock,Derbyshire
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
HGV Driver hi-ab
Burton Roofing
Derby, Derbyshire
07.2024 - 07.2026
- Modified driving techniques for weather and load specifications to support safe transport.
- Followed company guidelines, took breaks on schedule, and kept to planned routes.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, or damage promptly for swift repairs and maintenance.
- Conducted risk assessments for traffic management plans to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
- Set up and maintained traffic control devices such as cones, barriers, and signs, adhering to safety regulations.
- Distributed cones, signs, frames and sandbags at construction, emergency and road work sites to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Manually controlled 'Stop, Go' traffic signs with attention to safety.
- Operated radio and communication tools to coordinate with team members and other agencies effectively.
- Documented all operational activities and incidents accurately for record-keeping and analysis.
- Promoted awareness of road safety measures among the public and within the team.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to queries and concerns related to traffic management.
- Learnt practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff to understand organisation's operations, policies and procedures.
- Spoke directly with clients and recommended traffic management options to suit project work needs.
- Reported daily on physical state and performance of equipment using organisational software.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness around work areas to uphold high standards of site appearance.
- Completed work to agreed standards and specifications.
- Evaluated the impact of transport projects on local businesses, proposing measures to support economic growth and accessibility.
- Applied advanced modelling techniques to predict future transport demand and inform long-term strategic planning.
- Developed comprehensive transport plans to optimise route efficiency and reduce travel times for public services.
- Led cross-functional teams in the execution of transport projects, maintaining strict timelines and budget constraints.
- Managed stakeholder consultations, gathering feedback on transport proposals and incorporating suggestions to improve service delivery.
- Negotiated best prices and terms with vendors and contractors on projects.
- Moved items to storage facilities, ensuring effective sorting and stacking for optimal space usage. to storage facilities, sorting and stacking effectively to maximise use of unit space.
- Managed stakeholder consultations, gathering feedback on transport proposals and incorporating suggestions to improve service delivery.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy -
University of Cambridge
Cambridge01-1994
GCSEs - Dance and Acedemic
Patterson Dancing Academy
Coventry, COV01-1984
Skills
- UK driving regulations
- CPC certified
- Driver cpc training
- Vehicle inspection
- Lorry safety inspections
- Tachograph usage
- Traffic management
- Risk assessment
- Route optimization
- Logistics planning
- International routing
- Motorway driving
- Curtain side truck operation
- Refrigerated truck operation
- Refrigerated handling
- Load distribution
- Load security
- Pallet delivery
- Night driving
- Team coordination
- Client relations
- Operational stamina
- UK geography
- Lifting equipment use
Interests
Timeline
HGV Driver hi-ab
Burton Roofing
07.2024 - 07.2026
Doctor of Philosophy -
University of Cambridge
GCSEs - Dance and Acedemic
Patterson Dancing Academy