Overview
Work history
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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colin bridge

barrow-in-furness,cumbria

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Coach driver

travellers choice coaches
Dalton in Furness, Cumbria
02.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced passenger safety by adhering to traffic rules and regulations.
  • Ensured punctuality for all routes by maintaining detailed travel logs.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with professional interaction and assistance.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for enhanced passenger experience.

Taxi driver

A1 Taxis
barrow-in-furness, uk
01.2013 - 02.2018
  • Maintained safety by adhering to road regulations and traffic laws.
  • Enhanced passenger comfort by maintaining clean and orderly vehicle interiors.
  • Ensured timely arrivals for client appointments by utilising advanced navigational skills.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with friendly, professional demeanour and prompt service.
  • Transported passengers to desired destinations, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Kept vehicle in top condition through regular maintenance checks, prolonging its lifespan.
  • Provided support for elderly or disabled passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
  • Assisted with luggage handling, enhancing the customer experience.
  • Achieved smooth rides by driving carefully and defensively at all times.
  • Conducted financial transactions for fare collection efficiently, ensuring accuracy.
  • Managed difficult driving conditions during inclement weather to ensure passenger safety.
  • Used knowledge of local area to suggest tourist spots or restaurants to passengers.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers about pick-up locations or potential delays.
  • Followed procedures for handling lost items left behind by passengers.
  • Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
  • Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to meet high presentation standards.
  • Inspected vehicle and maintained road worthiness, carrying out periodic checks and requesting repairs.

Skills

  • Customer payment handling
  • Passenger comfort care
  • Knowledge of traffic laws
  • Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
  • Flexible working hours adaptation
  • Commercial driving licence holder
  • Tourist site familiarity
  • Disability awareness training
  • Patient attitude
  • Public interactions
  • Digital tachograph card holder
  • Calm under pressure
  • Securing coach cargo/luggage
  • Highway law knowledge
  • Misconduct control
  • Route planning
  • Excellent customer service
  • Local area knowledge
  • Emergency evacuation procedures
  • Punctuality
  • Empathetic listener
  • Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driving knowledge
  • Manual handling training
  • Driver CPC
  • Private hire services
  • Vehicle and depot maintenance
  • Minibus driving
  • Overnight driving
  • Disability support
  • Special needs assistance
  • Driver hours monitoring
  • Coach touch point cleaning
  • School runs
  • Clean driving record
  • Luggage assistance
  • Night shift coverage
  • Basic coach maintenance
  • Coach security checks
  • COVID-19 face covering compliance
  • Passenger assistance
  • Journey planning
  • School bus operations
  • Customer Service
  • Local street knowledge

Affiliations

  • i like driving and fixing the problems which occur

Timeline

Coach driver

travellers choice coaches
02.2019 - Current

Taxi driver

A1 Taxis
01.2013 - 02.2018
colin bridge