Andrew Kevin Parrott
Chelmsford,Essex
Summary
Experienced HGV driver with a Class 2 licence and CPC certification, proficient in vehicle checks, dvsa regulations, and reverse manoeuvring. Demonstrates strong navigational understanding, traffic rule compliance, and journey management skills. Adept at driving in difficult conditions, handling multi-drop deliveries, and ensuring load securing and safety awareness. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and repairs, forklift driving, and tail-lift operation. Committed to providing excellent customer service while adhering to UK transportation laws. Career goal: To leverage extensive expertise in HGV systems for optimising fleet operations and enhancing delivery efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class 2 HGV driver
Dunmow Waste Management
Chelmsford, Essex
2019.10 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company's reputation.
- Displayed effective stress management during peak traffic hours which ensured punctuality always.
- Completed routine vehicle inspections before every journey for optimal vehicle performance.
- Operated Class 2 HGVs with proficiency, leading to increased reliability.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills under pressure situations, minimising disruptions in service delivery.
- Followed health and safety protocols while handling heavy goods resulting in zero injuries.
Engineer technician
Energy Develpoment Ltd
Basildon, Essex
2008.10 - 2018.02
- Worked on land fill site helping to maintain and rebuild engines that convert methane gas to renewable energy
- worked in a team and at various locations around Essex
- Good communications skills needed to ensure health and safety regulations are adhered too
- Was one of the health and safety represnetatives
- Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
- Advised on equipment failures and potential repairs to restore functionality.
HGV class 2 driver
Buggs Skip Hire
Nayland, Suffolk
2006.09 - 2008.04
- Showcased skill in handling heavy and dangerous goods.
- Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
- Kept accurate records of hours worked and miles driven.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism, maintaining company reputation.
- Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
- Delivered customer orders accurately and on time.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and destinations.
- Demonstrated ability to manoeuvre vehicle in tight spaces.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
- Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
Courier driver
self employed
Braintree, Essex
2002.08 - 2004.03
- Maintained excellent driving record for safe transportation of items.
- Ensured cleanliness and maintenance of courier van to uphold professional image of company.
- Conducted pre-inspections checks on vehicle; repaired minor faults when required.
- Completed necessary paperwork relating to deliveries and consignments accurately for record-keeping purposes.
- Followed instructions regarding specific drop-off procedures; respected customers' preferences at all times.
- Provided exceptional customer service by handling queries and complaints effectively and professionally.
HGV class 2 driver
D & P Metals
Witham, Essex
1990.09 - 2002.07
- Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
- Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism, maintaining company reputation.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, reducing turnaround times.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
- Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and destinations.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Kept accurate records of hours worked and miles driven.
- Delivered customer orders accurately and on time.
- Demonstrated ability to manoeuvre vehicle in tight spaces.
Army soldier
British Army
Woolwich, Greenwich
1986.10 - 1990.11
- Performed maintenance on military vehicles, increased overall fleet readiness.
- Assumed responsibility for sensitive materials; maintained integrity and confidentiality at all times.
- Participated in multiple international deployments to enforce peacekeeping mandates.
- Maintained high personal fitness levels, meeting stringent army requirements consistently.
- Managed logistics and supply chains for smooth running of base operations.
- Conducted regular equipment checks for optimal operational efficiency.
- Upheld strict discipline standards, cultivated a professional military environment.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, coherence and knowledgeable assistance.
Education
o levels - English
British Army
Nuneaton, Warwickshire 1986.09 - 1987.03
O level - Mathematics
British Army
Nuneaton, Warwickshire 1986.10 - 1987.03
High School Diploma - Geography
Chelmer Valley School
Chelmsford, Essex 1985.09 - 1986.06
CSE - Metalwork
Chelmer Valley School
Chelsmford Essex 1985.09 - 1986.06
Skills
- Understanding of vehicle checks
- Knowledge of dvsa regulations
- Reverse manoeuvring
- Vehicle pre-checks
- Driving in difficult conditions
- Class 2 licence holder
- Use of tachograph
- Journey management
- Navigational understanding
- Traffic rule compliance
- Heavy goods vehicle license
- Understanding of hgv systems
- Proficient map reading
- Forklift driving certificated
- Patience under pressure
- Troubleshooting aptitude
- CPC certified
- Customer service attitude
- Manual handling
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Route planning
- Load securing
- Highway Code knowledge
- Loading and unloading
- 75-tonne vehicle operations
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Tail-lift operation
- Vehicle maintenance and repairs
- UK transportation laws
Affiliations
- Karate
- Reading
- Cycling
- Socialising
- classic vehicles
- spending time with the family
Timeline
Class 2 HGV driver
Dunmow Waste Management
2019.10 - Current
Engineer technician
Energy Develpoment Ltd
2008.10 - 2018.02
HGV class 2 driver
Buggs Skip Hire
2006.09 - 2008.04
Courier driver
self employed
2002.08 - 2004.03
HGV class 2 driver
D & P Metals
1990.09 - 2002.07
Army soldier
British Army
1986.10 - 1990.11
O level - Mathematics
British Army
1986.10 - 1987.03
o levels - English
British Army
1986.09 - 1987.03
High School Diploma - Geography
Chelmer Valley School
1985.09 - 1986.06
CSE - Metalwork
Chelmer Valley School
1985.09 - 1986.06