Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
REFERENCE
Affiliations
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Colin Wilson

Colin Wilson

Coxhoe,Durham

Summary

I love to work and I can work on my own or part of a team, I believe that you should go to work and do your best to your ability and enjoy what you do. I am looking for work that can benefit me and my employer, I can be flexible. Trustworthy with many years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver/Stores Person

SDC Truck & Trailer Durham
Durham, Durham
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Followed route schedules, improved punctuality.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and shortcuts via diligent planning.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous delivery service.
  • Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reduced risk of accidents.
  • Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
  • Carried out vehicle checks and organised repairs to achieve timely resolution.
  • Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.

Driver/Stores Person

EMS-FP&S Ltd
Durham
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
  • Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and shortcuts via diligent planning.
  • Conducted basic vehicle maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
  • Improved fuel efficiency by adopting eco-friendly driving habits.

Van Delivery Driver

Drivers Direct
Bishop Auckland
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Improved customer relations by providing consistently punctual deliveries.
  • Assisted in stock management at the warehouse during off-peak delivery times.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of goods for smoother operations.
  • Used GPS systems for efficient route planning and navigation.
  • Conducted pre-delivery inspections with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Managed paperwork associated with each delivery accurately and promptly.
  • Loaded goods properly into the van, ensuring even weight distribution for safer transport.
  • Evaluated driving routes, identifying limitations and suggesting adjustments that boosted delivery efficiency.

Campsite Manager

Owner
Stockton-on-Tees
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Increased repeat business with exceptional customer service provision.
  • Managed daily operations at the campsite, ensuring efficient workflows.
  • Upheld positive relationships with local suppliers, securing favourable terms for purchases.
  • Improved site safety for reduced accident occurrences through regular inspections.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Network Collections Driver

Royal Mail Delivery Office
Durham
06.2009 - 02.2016
  • Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
  • Provided reliable service as a result of meticulous attention to detail.
  • Improved fuel efficiency by adopting eco-friendly driving habits.
  • Kept accurate records of all deliveries made during the day.
  • Followed route schedules, improved punctuality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous delivery service.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and shortcuts via diligent planning.

Sales Assistant Driver

Scania Trucks
Washington
06.2001 - 06.2009

My job was to assist the sales executive in selling, preparation , fixing, upgrading and delivery of customers used trucks. This was a very challenging roll and every day was different , we never new were we would end up delivering a customers used truck next, some days were very long and we could be delivering all over the UK.

Education

High School - Maths, English, Motor Vehicle Studies, Geography

Furness Comprehensive
Billingham
06.1981

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Basic vehicle diagnostics
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Tachograph use
  • Drive in adverse conditions
  • Route and journey planning
  • Multi-drop routes
  • Customer service-oriented

Additional Information

I hold a full UK driving licence (no points) and 12 year plus no accidents or claims. I hold a folk truck counter balance certificate, (Mitsubishi FD18 with side-shift) I hold a folk truck reach certificate, (Hamech R5.16N with side-shift) Always willing to lean new things.

REFERENCE

SDC Truck & Trailer

Mark Hudspeth (Director)

07774311216


Drivers Direct

Victoria Horner

01388607744

Affiliations

  • I love a lot of outdoor sports, walking, cycling, clay pigeon shooting, Golf

Timeline

Driver/Stores Person

SDC Truck & Trailer Durham
08.2024 - 05.2025

Driver/Stores Person

EMS-FP&S Ltd
06.2023 - 07.2024

Van Delivery Driver

Drivers Direct
05.2023 - 11.2023

Campsite Manager

Owner
02.2016 - 05.2019

Network Collections Driver

Royal Mail Delivery Office
06.2009 - 02.2016

Sales Assistant Driver

Scania Trucks
06.2001 - 06.2009

High School - Maths, English, Motor Vehicle Studies, Geography

Furness Comprehensive
Colin Wilson