Ciaron Murray
Summary
Conscientious, hardworking, and highly adaptable former IT professional, with multiple years' experience of small business ownership, now in the fourth year of working within the transport & logistics sector as a Class 2 agency driver. I have a clean driving licence, (Category 'C' since June 2022), current CPC and digital tachograph cards. I also have a current DBS certificate.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HGV Class 2 Driver
Interlogistica Bulgaria
Varna, Bulgaria
2025.03 - 2026.02
As a Class 2 driver my day-to-day role mostly involved trunking runs throughout Bulgaria and Romania, with some multi-drop work as required.
Vehicles driven were lefthand-drive, and ranged from LWB vans up to 26T box and curtain-sided trucks.
Agency LGV Class 2 Driver
Multiple agencies
United Kingdom/Bulgaria
2022.06 - 2025.01
Ad hoc Class 2 agency driver, fulfilling a wide range of assignments, including multi-drop and trunking work, driving box trucks, refrigerated and curtain-sided vehicles, from 7.5T up to 26T.
Residential Property Developer
Self Employed
Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria
2016.06 - 2022.02
- Identified & acquired suitable residential properties for renovation, ensuring projects were completed to schedule & within budget
- Coordinated & managed contractors to achieve work to deadlines
- Personally fulfilled numerous builds, installations & repairs
- Successfully marketed & sold properties to achieve maximum profit
- Owned & maintained several vehicles, including 7.5t box truck, 3.5t tipper & counterbalance forklift
Senior IT Systems Administrator
Maplin Electronics
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
2011.11 - 2016.05
- Responsible for day to day operational management of all IT, Network and Telecommunication systems
- Directed all maintenance, configuration, and upgrading of computer systems, network servers, and telephony infrastructure
- Managed IT hardware and systems inventory, documentation and procedures
- Deputised for Group IT Manager
Senior Technical Support Team Leader
Maplin Electronics
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
2007.03 - 2011.10
- Responsible for operational management of IT Support function
- Supervised & mentored Technical Support teams
- Ensured SLAs were met or exceeded
- Provided deskside/remote support to UK headquarters & 200+ retail outlets
Education
Bsc (Hons) Computing Science
University of Glasgow
05.1996
Skills
- Wide range of experience, including multi-drop, site work and trunking in vehicles up to 26T
- European driving experience in left-hand drive vehicles up to 26T
- Counterbalance forklift truck experience (gas & electric)
- Comprehensive understanding of EU rules on drivers' hours & Working Time Directive
- Proven problem-solving & troubleshooting expertise
- Excellent time management & organisational skills
- Excellent mechanical knowledge & vehicle maintenance skills
Certification
- RTITB Counterbalance forklift truck certified (2022)
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (2022)
- National Training Providers Level 1 Certificate of Completion:
- Walk Around Checks For HGV Drivers
- Drivers Hours And The Working Time Directive
- The Digital Tachograph And Understanding Pictograms
- Safe Loading For HGV Drivers
- Manual Handling
Additional Information
I have a lifelong passion for motorcycles and enjoy camping trips across the UK and Europe on my Harley-Davidson. I am also a former amateur motorcycle racer and enthusiast amateur mechanic.
Timeline
HGV Class 2 Driver
Interlogistica Bulgaria
2025.03 - 2026.02
Agency LGV Class 2 Driver
Multiple agencies
2022.06 - 2025.01
Residential Property Developer
Self Employed
2016.06 - 2022.02
Senior IT Systems Administrator
Maplin Electronics
2011.11 - 2016.05
Senior Technical Support Team Leader
Maplin Electronics
2007.03 - 2011.10
Bsc (Hons) Computing Science
University of Glasgow