Colin McAinsh
Kirkcaldy,Fife
Summary
Logistics professional with extensive knowledge of UK roads and traffic regulations. Expertise in freight documentation, GPS navigation, and load handling ensures efficient transport operations. Proven ability to drive under challenging conditions with strong reversing skills. Holds a digital tachograph card and proficient in vehicle inspection and forklift operation, committed to punctuality and career growth in logistics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HIAB HGV DRIVER
MKM Building Supplies
Kirkcaldy, Fife
2025.05 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional driving skills for safe manoeuvring in tight spaces.
- Consistently ensured punctual arrivals at pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved timely deliveries through proficient route planning.
- Represented company positively during all delivery interactions.
HIAB HGV DRIVER
Beatsons Building Supplies
Dunfermline, Fife
2023.06 - 2025.04
- Facilitated effective communication via radio and phone with company staff regarding issues.
- Ensured safe transport of goods by strictly adhering to traffic laws.
- Accurately completed necessary paperwork for each load promptly after delivery.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to optimise routing and scheduling.
HIAB HGV DRIVER
Jewson
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2023.03 - 2023.06
- Accurately completed paperwork for each load promptly after delivery.
- Represented company during deliveries, fostering a positive image.
- Ensured safe transport of goods by strictly adhering to traffic laws.
- Calmly managed emergency situations by executing established accident procedures.
Coach driver
Merlin Travel
Lochgelly, Fife
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Maintained detailed travel logs to ensure punctuality across all routes.
- Executed cash transactions for ticket fares, eliminating discrepancies in financial records.
- Strictly followed pre-defined routes, guaranteeing timely arrivals at each stop.
- Facilitated seamless boarding and deboarding processes to enhance passenger flow efficiency.
PCV driver
Stagecoach
Glenrothes, Fife
2015.08 - 2022.05
- Followed prescribed routes for efficient service delivery.
- Managed difficult behaviour from passengers professionally, maintaining peace and order within the bus.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with professional driving services.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring passenger safety.
Education
SVQ Level 4 - Police Studies
Adam Smith College
Kirkcaldy, Fife 2009.08 - 2010.06
Skills
- Knowledge of uk roads
- Logistics understanding
- Reversing expertise
- Adaptable driving styles
- Freight documentation expertise
- GPS navigation usage
- Load handling
- Driving in difficult conditions
- Digital tachograph card holder
- Traffic laws knowledge
- Reliable punctuality
- Forklift operation
- Vehicle inspection
Certification
Full/Clean CE licence.
Tachograph and CPC.
Sports Leadership experience.
Swimming/leisure and lifeguard experience.
Police Studies SVQ 4 Qualification.
Timeline
HIAB HGV DRIVER
MKM Building Supplies
2025.05 - Current
HIAB HGV DRIVER
Beatsons Building Supplies
2023.06 - 2025.04
HIAB HGV DRIVER
Jewson
2023.03 - 2023.06
Coach driver
Merlin Travel
2022.05 - 2023.05
PCV driver
Stagecoach
2015.08 - 2022.05
SVQ Level 4 - Police Studies
Adam Smith College
2009.08 - 2010.06