My hobbies come through my children and watching them grow into decent hard working Adults and this is helping them achive the best they can be My eldest Archie is club Captin at a locol boxing club and is a southern Champion,
Stuart Robert Beardshall
East Sussex,Eastbourne
Summary
Reliable Courier Driver with expertise in timely, accurate deliveries and route optimisation using GPS technology. Skilled in fostering customer trust through clear communication and prompt status updates. Experienced in managing diverse customer interactions, demonstrating strong problem-solving and time management skills. Committed to enhancing team success and ensuring high customer satisfaction across logistics and delivery operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Courier Driver
CX
East Sussex, Eastbourne
01.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly and professionally to maintain positive company reputation.
- Utilised handheld devices to scan items, confirming pickup and delivery status in the system.
- Followed despatch personnel orders to complete accurate, on-time stops.
- Drove vehicles following highway laws and safe driving practices at all times.
- Handled fragile and sensitive items with care, ensuring secure transport to prevent damage.
- Delivered parcels to residential and commercial addresses, adhering strictly to delivery schedules.
- Delivered parcels and documents to various locations, consistently meeting strict time schedules.
- Communicated clearly and professionally with customers to deliver first-class service.
- Communicated effectively with customers, providing updates on delivery status and expected arrival times.
- Managed safe, efficient and timely delivery of [Number] [Type] per day.
- Coordinated with dispatch and logistics teams to enhance delivery processes and streamline operations.
- Complied with road safety regulations, demonstrating a commitment to responsible driving practices.
- Navigated through various routes efficiently, utilising GPS technology to minimise delivery times.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and exceptional service.
- Collected parcels and packages from depots and delivered consignments to addresses specified in dispatch instructions.
- Assisted in loading and unloading vehicles, applying manual handling techniques to prevent damage.
- Cleaned vehicle interior and exterior regularly, maintaining company standards for presentation.
Plasterer
self employed
East Sussex, Eastbourne
01.2001 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean workspaces during and after project completion.
- Operated hand and power tools to mix and apply plaster, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
- Carried out plasterboarding, re-boarding and skimming ceilings while practicing high standards of workmanship.
- Skimmed walls and ceilings to a fine finish ready for painting or wallpapering.
- Mixed plaster and render to the correct consistency for a range of different applications.
- Measured, cut, and installed metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
- Utilised stilts, ladders, and scaffolding to access hard-to-reach areas safely.
- Wore appropriate clothing and PPE specific to tasks, complying with relevant health and safety regulations.
- Prepared detailed quotes for plastering work, accurately estimating time and materials for client transparency.
- Applied protective covers on walls, including pebbledash, sand or cement render, achieving high-quality and protective finish.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Army Soldier
British Army
, Aldershot
04.1996 - 01.2001
- Led a team of soldiers in high-pressure situations, fostering teamwork and enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Executed commands from senior officers promptly to ensure mission success.
- Maintained expert-level skills in weaponry and direct combat.
- Used firearms and other types of weapons with matching ammunition while complying with legal requirements.
- Conducted risk assessments for operations, minimising hazards and ensuring the safety of personnel.
- Undertook specialised training in survival techniques, equipping self and team with skills to operate in hostile environments.
- Maintained and inspected weaponry to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
- Patrolled military grounds, maintaining order and responding immediately to emergency situations.
- Conducted routine patrols in various terrains to maintain security and deter potential threats.
- Drove and operated armoured vehicles securely and responsibly, prioritising crew and civilian safety.
- Operated a wide range of military vehicles used in base operations and combat scenarios.
- Partook in regular military exercises, both in UK bases and overseas, to practise for battle.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of first aid, CPR and emergency procedures through regular training.
- Adhered to strict codes of conduct and ethics, upholding the honour and values of the military service.
- Learned navigation techniques through map reading and compass use.
- Developed trade skills to improve unit capabilities and operational versatility.
- Inspected, maintained and repaired military equipment to keep pieces in top condition.
- Remained focused and proactive during combat, quickly identifying risks and dangers to avoid injury and harm.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Plastering
Plastering
Eastbourne, ESX01-2004
Skills
- Driving licence holder
- GPS navigation
- Route optimization
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle maintenance and cleanliness
- Traffic laws compliance
- Road safety regulation knowledge
- Safe driving practices
- Delivery time management
- Customer relations management
- Customer Service
- Customer communication
- Communication
- Punctuality
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Positive attitude
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Handheld device utilization
- Map reading
- Traffic laws compliance
- Road safety regulation knowledge
- Professionalism
Interests
Timeline
Courier Driver
CX
01.2023 - Current
Plasterer
self employed
01.2001 - 01.2023
Army Soldier
British Army
04.1996 - 01.2001
NVQ Level 2 - Plastering
Plastering