Claudiu-Mihai Pop
Coventry,Warwickshire
Summary
Experienced professional driver with a Class 1 licence, adept in safe driving techniques and defensive driver training. Demonstrates exceptional skills in long-distance driving, vehicle maintenance, and eco-driving techniques. Proven track record of timely delivery commitment and perfect attendance, with expertise in operating double-decker and refrigerated vehicles. Proficient in using satellite navigation systems and tachographs, ensuring compliance with UK traffic laws and health and safety standards. Committed to efficient freight transport through effective load securing, weight distribution checks, and fuel-efficient driving practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class 1 Driver
Pertemps Royal Mail/Parcel Force
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Performed daily inspections of vehicle to maintain optimum performance.
- Delivered goods on time by strictly adhering to schedules and route plans.
- Demonstrated exceptional navigation skills to ensure efficient route planning.
- Adjusted trip routes as needed due to unforeseen circumstances causing no major delay in delivering the cargo.
- Loaded vehicles with care, resulting in zero damage reports.
- Operated loading and unloading tools correctly, ensuring safe cargo handling procedures were followed every time.
- Followed company policies regarding paperwork submission after each trip which helped keeping track of all consignments delivered successfully.
- Identified issues during pre-trip inspection, preventing potential breakdowns or accidents on the road.
- Adhered to all traffic laws, maintaining a clean driving record.
- Ensured vehicle safety for roadworthiness through routine checks and maintenance.
Class 1 Driver
LIDL UK
11.2013 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional navigation skills to ensure efficient route planning.
- Handled specialised equipment like refrigeration units ensuring perishable items are transported without spoilage.
- Identified issues during pre-trip inspection, preventing potential breakdowns or accidents on the road.
- Ensured vehicle safety for roadworthiness through routine checks and maintenance.
- Followed company policies regarding paperwork submission after each trip which helped keeping track of all consignments delivered successfully.
- Managed high stress situations well whilst dealing with unexpected incidents such as road closures and severe weather conditions.
- Delivered goods on time by strictly adhering to schedules and route plans.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and professional communication.
- Loaded vehicles with care, resulting in zero damage reports.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers about delays or problems on the route for prompt resolution.
- Adhered to all traffic laws, maintaining a clean driving record.
- Reduced fuel consumption through effective planning and driving techniques.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
- Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
Education
GCSEs - Economics
Economic College "Emanuil Gojdu"
Romania 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Trained in safe driving techniques
- Organised Defensive driver training
- Perfect attendance record
- Safe driver in adverse conditions
- Double decker driving
- Tachograph use
- Driver cpc training
- Vehicle maintenance capability
- Long-Distance driving endurance
- Flatbed truck experience
- Use of ratchet straps
- Adaptable to changing conditions
- Timely delivery commitment
- Decision making in transit
- Refrigerated vehicle operation
- Freight transporting
- Satellite navigation systems usage
- Weather condition adaptability
- Eco-Driving techniques
- Class 1 licence
- UK traffic laws knowledge
- Load securing
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Weight distribution checks
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Heavy lifting
- Tramping deliveries
Languages
Fluent in Romanian
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- I regularly work out to stay physically and mentally well, which supports the demands of long-distance driving. I also enjoy watching football, which helps me relax and stay connected with current events and teamwork-driven environments.
Timeline
Class 1 Driver
Pertemps Royal Mail/Parcel Force
07.2023 - 09.2025
Class 1 Driver
LIDL UK
11.2013 - 06.2023
GCSEs - Economics
Economic College "Emanuil Gojdu"
09.2007 - 06.2011
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