Colin foster
NEWTOWNABBEY,Antrim
Summary
Reliable driver specializing in safe and timely transportation. Proficient in route management, schedule adherence, and vehicle maintenance to deliver optimal service. Experienced in navigating various traffic conditions while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Royal Mail Collections Driver
Royal Mail
NEWTOWNABBEY, Antrim
2025.09 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely and polite delivery service.
- Communicated with customers to confirm delivery details.
- Followed traffic laws to minimise accident risks.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle for professional image.
- Delivered goods safely by observing road safety regulations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods to secure safe transport.
Collections Driver (Angard)
Royal Mail Group
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2025.02 - 2025.08
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism to enhance client relations.
- Maintained precise records of all daily deliveries.
- Adhered to route schedules to ensure timely arrivals.
- Utilised effective navigation skills for prompt parcel delivery.
- Exhibited professionalism in client interactions to foster positive relationships.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to uphold safety standards.
- Navigated through heavy traffic while remaining composed.
- Delivered goods safely by following strict road safety regulations.
- Managed time effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
- Complied with traffic laws to reduce accident risks.
- Achieved delivery of customer orders within target timeframes.
Delivery Driver (Florist)
Reids Florists
NEWTOWNABBEY, Antrim
2022.01 - 2024.09
- Facilitated emergency deliveries under challenging conditions.
- Coordinated with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
- Handled fragile items with care to avoid damage complaints.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Delivered temperature-sensitive goods using appropriate methods.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles safely to prevent injuries.
- Provided customer service to enhance company reputation.
- Navigated various routes efficiently to increase coverage.
- Adapted to changing road conditions to ensure safety and timeliness.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Architecture
University of Ulster
BelfastSkills
- Basic vehicle diagnostics
- Cargo handling knowledge
- Tachograph use
- Advanced spatial awareness
- Drive in adverse conditions
- Professional driving licence
- Comfortable with night shifts
- Punctuality and reliability
- Safe loading practices
- Understanding of road laws
- Adaptability to weather changes
- Detailed vehicle checks
- Night deliveries
- Flexible schedule
- Multi-drop routes
- Safe driving practices
- Class [Number] HGV driving
Timeline
Royal Mail Collections Driver
Royal Mail
2025.09 - Current
Collections Driver (Angard)
Royal Mail Group
2025.02 - 2025.08
Delivery Driver (Florist)
Reids Florists
2022.01 - 2024.09
Higher National Diploma - Architecture
University of Ulster