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Colin Bell

Prenton,Wirral

Summary

Responsible individual motivated to drive and be part of growing company. Possesses excellent navigation skills. Strong and fit to lift and transport heavy objects. Reliable worker with proven track record of managing stress and time in demanding environments. Confident communicator with customer service experience. Alert, aware and patient professional with strong spacial-awareness and advanced driving abilities. Veteran Solider/Driver with vast experience and excellent driving record. Focused and self-motivated to drive to designated areas and transport goods. Independent professional with solid foundation of driving, carrying heavy goods and completing travel logs. Excellent communication skills and always reports to manager regarding delays or issues. Seeking to work in growing company and achieve success rates in transporting goods. Hardworking transport professional with proven skills in completing prompt, accurate heavy-goods delivery services. Autonomous and reliable, consistently meeting daily route demands. Physically fit for safe, secure manual lifting and loading. Skilled HGV Class 1 Driver with strong driving and time management skills. Works with minimal supervision and completes timely assignments. Proven to safely deliver good and maintain quality of truck.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HGV Tanker Driver

Abbey Logistics
Manchester, Lancashire
12.2023 - 03.2024


  • Escalated major maintenance issues to maintain road worthiness of vehicle.
  • Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.
  • Ensured proofs of deliveries were consistently signed and processed on time.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
  • Assisted with efficient loading and unloading of company vehicles.
  • Executed deliveries accurately and efficiently, exceeding service expectations.

HGV Class 1 Driver

Hoylake Commercials
Hoylake, Wirral
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Updated customers of service delays for optimised clarity on delivery times.
  • Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
  • Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.
  • Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
  • Completed [Number] daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
  • Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
  • Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
  • Used handball techniques for smooth loading and unloading of packages.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
  • Stored goods strategically for accessibility purposes.
  • Carried out regular vehicle maintenance to maintain smooth delivery logistics.
  • Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
  • Kept accurate, up-to-date logbooks for personal workload monitoring.
  • Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
  • Implemented clever tricks and techniques to minimise fuel consumption, resulting in reduced costs.
  • Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
  • Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
  • Assessed delivery weights to maintain compliance with load limitations.
  • Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
  • Escalated major maintenance issues to maintain road worthiness of vehicle.
  • Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
  • Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
  • Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.

HGV Class 1 Driver

MAE Transport
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks.
  • Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Stored goods strategically for accessibility purposes.
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
  • Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Escalated major maintenance issues to maintain road worthiness of vehicle.
  • Coordinated movements with team and members of public.
  • Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
  • Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.

HGV Class 1Driver

Olympic Oils
Whiston Prescot, Merseyside
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Completed [Number] daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
  • Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
  • Updated customers of service delays for optimised clarity on delivery times.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.

HGV Class ! Driver

Denholm
Liverpool, Merseyside
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Updated customers of service delays for optimised clarity on delivery times.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Completed [Number] daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
  • Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
  • Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
  • Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
  • Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
  • Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
  • Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.

Mini Bus Driver

A1A Travel
Birkenhead, Wirral
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Offered flexible working patterns to meet peak business demands.
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
  • Kept bus interiors and exteriors immaculately clean to maintain positive, professional brand image.
  • Performed safety checks before and after shifts, completing daily checklists.
  • Conducted regular vehicle inspections, promptly reporting mechanical issues to ensure immediate repair.

PCV driver

Happy Als
Birkenhead, Wirral
02.2014 - 08.2019

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  • Adhered to scheduled routes for timely drop-offs and pick-ups at assigned stops.
  • Secured doors during transportation to maintain passenger safety.
  • Kept bus interiors and exteriors immaculately clean to maintain positive, professional brand image.
  • Reported any malfunctions promptly to keep bus running smoothly.
  • Prioritised passenger safety, constantly adjusting driving and vehicle speed to weather and traffic conditions.
  • Performed safety checks before and after shifts, completing daily checklists.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, offering special assistance to elderly, infirm and disabled passengers.
  • Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.

HGV Class 1 Driver

McBurney Refrigeration Ltd
Liverpool, Merseyside
05.2010 - 02.2014
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
  • Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Escalated major maintenance issues to maintain road worthiness of vehicle.
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.

HGV Car Transporter

HVS
Liverpool, Merseyside
05.2005 - 05.2010

Delivering New and used vehicles around the Uk using 7 and 11 car transporter


Loading an Unloading vehicles


Securing all vehicles safely and correctly for transportation



Solider/Driver Op-telic 5

British Army
Iraq
07.2004 - 05.2005
  • Retained excellent local area knowledge to plan optimal routes.
  • Stayed calm in emergency driving situations, prioritising safety of passengers and other drivers.
  • Completed logs and reports for every trip, detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
  • Avoided road congestion by taking alternative routes where possible.

Education

GCSEs - Maths,English,Science,Home Ec

Ysgol Talfryn
Brynford Wales
09.1987 - 07.1989

Skills

Driver Qualification Card

Valid from 16-04-2019 to 09-09-2024

Driver Card

Valid from 18-06-2019 to 17-06-2024

  • Cargo securing
  • International long-distance driving
  • Curtainside lorry safety
  • Truck safety inspections
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Flatbed experience
  • Working time regulations adherence
  • Transport Law knowledge
  • 7-11-car hauler
  • Loading and unloading
  • Vehicle security
  • Hydraulics operation
  • Cargo loading and unloading
  • Long haul driving
  • Route and schedule planning
  • Flatbed driving
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • Fuel-efficient driving
  • Tanker driving
  • Road Traffic Act compliance
  • Digital tachograph operation
  • UK transportation laws
  • Communication skills
  • Customer-focused
  • Problem-solving
  • Knowledge of UK

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Timeline

HGV Tanker Driver

Abbey Logistics
12.2023 - 03.2024

HGV Class 1 Driver

Hoylake Commercials
03.2023 - 12.2023

HGV Class 1 Driver

MAE Transport
01.2023 - 03.2023

HGV Class 1Driver

Olympic Oils
08.2022 - 01.2023

HGV Class ! Driver

Denholm
08.2021 - 08.2022

Mini Bus Driver

A1A Travel
09.2019 - 08.2021

PCV driver

Happy Als
02.2014 - 08.2019

HGV Class 1 Driver

McBurney Refrigeration Ltd
05.2010 - 02.2014

HGV Car Transporter

HVS
05.2005 - 05.2010

Solider/Driver Op-telic 5

British Army
07.2004 - 05.2005

GCSEs - Maths,English,Science,Home Ec

Ysgol Talfryn
09.1987 - 07.1989
Colin Bell