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Brent Clarke

Brent Clarke

Catbrook ,Monmouthshire

Summary

I feel that my knowledge and experience will play a huge role within this post I am applying for.

I have travelled extensively with my driving skills and feel that I am able to happily fore fill this role to benefit the company’s high standards.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

HGV Driving Instructor

Heads of the Valley Training School
Gilwern, Monmouthshire
02.2022 - Current
  • Planned series of lessons to prepare learners for classroom and practical examinations.
  • Demonstrated and taught methods for lane changes and parallel parking.
  • Supported student drivers in hands-on road training, with real-time guidance to foster safety and confidence.
  • Maintained accurate and updated student records detailing attendance and test scores
  • Facilitated 92 % student pass rate for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) practical tests.
  • Quickly established rapport and developed trusted professional relationships with students.
  • Communicated concise instructions related to vehicle operation and basic controls.
  • Motivated students with encouragement and regular appraisal, building appreciation of personal development in line with test requirements.
  • Delivered lessons and lectures on UK road regulations to build foundational understanding of safe driving.

Builder

Self Employed
Monmouthshire , Monmouthshire
02.2018 - 02.2022
  • Provided clients with detailed weekly progress reports to communicate important milestone updates and plans.
  • Offered multi-trade services for house building projects.
  • Dug underground drainage and repaired collapsed pipework.
  • Assessed building plans, requesting parts and materials required to complete work.
  • Prepped and cleaned construction areas at start and end of working day.
  • Carried out work at heights using ladders, scaffolding and worked in confined spaces, following all safety procedures.
  • Prepared fencing, posts and panels to required standards.
  • Shared carpentry and joinery skills across team.
  • Installed roofing and guttering for large-scale developments.

HGV Class 1 Driver

Bull Transport
Monmouth , Monmouthshire
02.2012 - 01.2018
  • Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
  • Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.

Education

Farming

Usk College of Agriculture
Monmouthshire
09/1989 - 09/1991

Skills

I have 35 years of experience driving artic lorries within the UK and on the continent and have a clean driving licence


This includes vast experience on strapping and securing loads of all different categories including abnormal loads


I have maintained an excellent safety record and have experience and knowledge of the mechanics and tools of the vehicles


I have strong communication skills and am able to work within a team or alone as I have done so for many years


Timeline

HGV Driving Instructor

Heads of the Valley Training School
02.2022 - Current

Builder

Self Employed
02.2018 - 02.2022

HGV Class 1 Driver

Bull Transport
02.2012 - 01.2018

Farming

Usk College of Agriculture
09/1989 - 09/1991

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