Andrew Tait
Harrogate ,North Yorkshire
Summary
Professional driver with expertise in navigating adverse conditions and handling breakdowns, ensuring punctuality and reliability. Holds a professional driving licence and possesses advanced spatial awareness, complemented by a thorough understanding of transport regulations and road laws. Skilled in journey and route planning, with adaptability to weather changes and proficiency in distraction avoidance. Committed to safe people transport, supported by knowledge of roadside assistance and basic first aid certification.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work history
Driver
Lloyd motor group Ripon
Ripon, North Yorkshire
2024.04 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and shortcuts via diligent planning.
- Kept accurate records of all deliveries made during the day.
- Resolved logistical issues swiftly to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Improved fuel efficiency by adopting eco-friendly driving habits.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
- Followed route schedules, improved punctuality.
- Navigated through heavy traffic whilst maintaining composure.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reduced risk of accidents.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Delivered outstanding customer care to clients, driving safely and responsibly to maintain customer comfort and security.
Driver
24/7
North Yorkshire , North Yorkshire
2022.09 - 2024.04
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Transport of vulnerable children to school
Prescription delivery driver
Chain Lane Pharmacy
Knaresborough , North Yorkshire
2019.04 - 2022.04
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
- Reduced fuel costs with efficient route planning.
Senior warrant Officer
HMCS
Northallerton , North Yorkshire
1995.06 - 2008.06
- Delivered briefings on security protocols, enhancing base protection measures.
- Led training sessions for improved staff performance.
- Improved relations with local communities through active engagement activities.
- Supervised junior staff members, promoting discipline and professionalism.
Police officer
West Yorkshire Police
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1978.01 - 1992.06
- Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
- Prepared detailed case reports for use in court proceedings.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues in multi-agency task forces to resolve cases.
- Applied analytical skills to interpret complex information for crime solving.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
- Gathered evidence carefully at crime scenes, enforcing forensic procedure adherence for accuracy.
- Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
- Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
- Attended emergencies quickly, remaining calm and professional under pressure.
- Wrote and submitted reports concerning police activities and investigations.
- Road Traffic Patrol officer. Advanced driver. Authorised vehicle examiner.
- investigation of serious injury/ fatal accidents
Education
CeMAP - Mortgage advice
Certificate mortgage advice and practice
North Yorkshire 01/2008 - 01/2008
NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
HMCS
Leeds 06/2000 -
O levels - English, English literature, sociology
School
Crawshaw LeedsSkills
Advanced driver
- Professional driving licence
- Drive in adverse conditions
- Breakdown handling
- Knowledge of transport regulations
- Advanced spatial awareness
- Understanding of road laws
- Distraction avoidance
- Knowledge of roadside assistance
- Basic first aid certification
- Punctuality and reliability
- Adaptability to weather changes
- People transport
- Journey and route planning
Affiliations
- I have been married for 37 years and have a Son and Daughter aged 31 and 32. I have recently become a Grandad of 4 the loves of my life-long with my love of Leeds United and I have been supporting as a season ticket holder for 48 years .
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Driver
Lloyd motor group Ripon
2024.04 - Current
Driver
24/7
2022.09 - 2024.04
Prescription delivery driver
Chain Lane Pharmacy
2019.04 - 2022.04
Senior warrant Officer
HMCS
1995.06 - 2008.06
Police officer
West Yorkshire Police
1978.01 - 1992.06
CeMAP - Mortgage advice
Certificate mortgage advice and practice
01/2008 - 01/2008
NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
HMCS
06/2000 -
O levels - English, English literature, sociology
School