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Colin Ellis

Deeside,,Flintshire

Summary

I am certified HGV Class 1 Driver with 40 years of Heavy goods driving experience. Ensuring accurate, efficient delivery of all goods through excellent organisation and management skills.


I believe i am am a conscientious and competent driver completing my tasks and objectives without ever sacrificing safety and have a thorough knowledge of UK rules and regulations.


Confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HGV Class 1 Driver

Aldi
Neston, Cheshire
09.2012 - Current
  • Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
  • Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
  • Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
  • Completed 3 daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
  • Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.

HGV 1 Driver & Tanker Driver

Shotton Steel Works
Deeside, Flintshire
03.1985 - 09.2012
  • Supervised loading and unloading procedures using knowledge of manual handling, product security and storage optimisation.
  • Always adhered to all safety and customer site rules and promoted compliance in co-workers.
  • Routinely drove a number of miles per shift, in full compliance with driving hour restrictions.
  • Skilfully operated commercial vehicles weighing up to 44 tonnes including Vacuum Flask Tanker.
  • Maintained professional appearance by thoroughly cleaning company vehicles, wearing uniform and using PPE appropriately.
  • Checked accuracy of all delivery and collection notes, submitting all paperwork on time.
  • Complied to all transport legislation regarding driving hours and vehicle defect reporting.


Education

GCSEs - Geography, Religious Education, Secondary Science, Communications

Deeside Senior High
Flintshire
09.1972 - 07.1977

Skills

  • Cargo loading and unloading
  • Fuel efficiency techniques
  • Class 1 HGV certified
  • Route and schedule planning
  • Truck safety inspections
  • National road network expertise
  • Exceptional timekeeping
  • Truck repairs and maintenance
  • HGV maintenance
  • UK transportation laws
  • Driver CPC
  • Pre-loading inspections
  • Safety compliance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Detailed driving logs
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • Curtainsider loading
  • UK driving regulations
  • Outstanding communication
  • Client communication
  • Valid HGV (CE) License

Timeline

HGV Class 1 Driver

Aldi
09.2012 - Current

HGV 1 Driver & Tanker Driver

Shotton Steel Works
03.1985 - 09.2012

GCSEs - Geography, Religious Education, Secondary Science, Communications

Deeside Senior High
09.1972 - 07.1977

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