Andrew Hayward
Brixham,Devon
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with expertise in load handling, delivery document management, and managing delivery times. Demonstrates strong awareness of road traffic laws and holds a valid driver's licence. Known for punctuality, reliability, and patience with customers, supported by strong physical fitness. Committed to ensuring timely and efficient deliveries while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Reliable professional with extensive experience in navigating urban and rural routes, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. Consistently maintain high customer satisfaction through excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Skilled in managing time efficiently and handling goods with care to ensure safe and secure delivery.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Home delivery driver
Iceland Food Warehouse
Paignton, Devon
2026.02 - Current
Delivering food shopping in a 3.5t refrigerated van, to mainly residential properties throughout Brixham Totnes and Paighton.
This is my current employment, which is a 16hr contract but on average I am doing around 45-50 hrs/week.
3.5T Luton Van Owner Operator
Self Employed
Brixham, Devon
2013.10 - 2026.01
Owned and operated a large Luton type van for our own business, which was customer lead for deliveries and collections throughout the UK.
But due to the economic climate this started to decline just after Covid.
Self Employed Property Maintenance
Self Employed
Lichfield, Staffordshire
1995.10 - 2013.11
Carried out property renovations to a high quality, whilst operating the business employing up to five people at any one time.
Service technician
Munters MCS Limited
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
1986.09 - 1995.09
- Performed routine inspections/repairs to maintain high operational efficiency on dehumidifiers throughout the Midlands region.
Field service engineer
Tuke and Bell Limited
Lichfield, Staffordshire
1978.09 - 1986.08
- Troubleshot complex technical issues to enhance equipment functionality.
- Planned and executed fault finding and diagnostic tests on sewage pumps and equipment.
Education
HNC - Business Studies
Cannock Chase Technical College
Cannock, Staffordshire 1991.09 - 1992.06
C & Guilds 236pt 1 - Electrical installation
Cannock Chase Technical College
Cannock, Staffordshire 1984.09 - 1986.06
Skills
- Load handling
- Delivery document management
- Managing delivery times
- Road traffic laws awareness
- Valid driver's license
- Punctuality and reliability
- Patience with customers
- Strong physical fitness
Affiliations
- I am a keen darts player in two local darts leagues. I also enjoy walking our dogs and sea fishing.
Accomplishments
Iceland operate a driving awareness app, called Lightfoot, to become an Elite driver you need to score over 85% my present score is 99.7%.
This is based on how you drive in an economical manner, without harsh acceleration or braking.
Timeline
Home delivery driver
Iceland Food Warehouse
2026.02 - Current
3.5T Luton Van Owner Operator
Self Employed
2013.10 - 2026.01
Self Employed Property Maintenance
Self Employed
1995.10 - 2013.11
HNC - Business Studies
Cannock Chase Technical College
1991.09 - 1992.06
Service technician
Munters MCS Limited
1986.09 - 1995.09
C & Guilds 236pt 1 - Electrical installation
Cannock Chase Technical College
1984.09 - 1986.06
Field service engineer
Tuke and Bell Limited
1978.09 - 1986.08