Babar Ali
Birmingham,UK
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in efficient route planning and navigation, ensuring safe driving and road safety compliance. Proficient in vehicle maintenance and inspection, load security, and handling, with a strong focus on digital tachograph and CPC compliance. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and communication skills, coupled with time management and reliability. Adept at problem-solving under pressure, flexible working hours, and night driving expertise. Committed to maintaining high standards of performance while pursuing opportunities for career advancement in the transportation industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HGV Class 1 Driver
Allied Bakeries
Birmingham
2025.01 - 2026.03
- - Delivering fresh bakery products to multiple customer RDCs nationwide.
- - Responsible for loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
- - Carrying out customer collections and ensuring accurate delivery documentation.
- - Maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards throughout transport.
- - Conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections in line with company policy.
- - Operating under driver hours regulations and completing digital tachograph records accurately.
HGV Class 1 Trunking Driver
Evri (Hermes)
Birmingham, UK-wide
2024.02 - 2025.01
- - Operated Class 1 vehicles for long-distance trunking between national depots.
- - Transported bulk freight efficiently and safely across the UK road network.
- - Completed time-critical deliveries and collections to meet service targets.
- - Used route-planning and digital tachograph systems to ensure compliance.
- - Demonstrated reliability and professionalism during extended and night shifts.
Private Hire Driver
Self-Employed
Birmingham, West Midlands
2007.07 - 2026.03
- - Provided passenger transport services with exceptional safety and punctuality.
- - Managed bookings and route planning for local and long-distance journeys.
- - Maintained vehicles to a high mechanical and cleanliness standard.
- - Delivered excellent customer service and built a strong repeat-client base.
- - Complied with all licensing and road-safety regulations.
Office Administrator
Kantar Operations
West Bromwich, West Midlands
2002.04 - 2007.07
- - Supported a variety of administrative functions to improve office efficiency.
- - Handled confidential information with discretion.
- - Managed correspondence, scheduling, and document organisation.
Security Guard
Safetynet Security
Birmingham, West Midlands
2006.01 - 2007.01
- - Monitored CCTV and conducted regular site patrols to ensure safety.
- - Reported incidents promptly and maintained accurate security logs.
- - Provided professional customer service to visitors and staff.
Education
GCSE -
Holyhead School
BirminghamSkills
- Efficient Route Planning & Navigation
- Safe Driving & Road Safety Compliance
- Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection
- Load Security & Handling
- Digital Tachograph & CPC Compliance
- Customer Service & Communication
- Time Management & Reliability
- Problem-Solving Under Pressure
- Flexible working hours
- Night driving expertise
Certification
- HGV Class C+E Licence
- Driver CPC Certified
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Excellent Knowledge of UK Road Network
Timeline
HGV Class 1 Driver
Allied Bakeries
2025.01 - 2026.03
HGV Class 1 Trunking Driver
Evri (Hermes)
2024.02 - 2025.01
Private Hire Driver
Self-Employed
2007.07 - 2026.03
Security Guard
Safetynet Security
2006.01 - 2007.01
Office Administrator
Kantar Operations
2002.04 - 2007.07
GCSE -
Holyhead School