Craig Haskell
Gloucester,Gloucestershire
Summary
Offering reliable and safety-conscious background with practical experience in driving and logistics. Knowledgeable about road safety regulations, vehicle maintenance, and efficient route planning. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with commitment to punctuality and customer satisfaction. Ready to use and develop driving, time management, and organisational skills in a HGV role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class 1 HGV driver
Cotswold Forage
Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire
2025.08 - Current
- Secured cargo properly, preventing any damages during transit.
- Ensured vehicle maintenance for safe and efficient operations.
- Practiced defensive driving techniques to minimise risk of accidents.
- Delivered goods on time by strictly adhering to planned routes.
- Maintained detailed logs, resulting in accurate record keeping.
- Completed delivery paperwork accurately for seamless transactions.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction with punctual deliveries.
- Managed time effectively whilst on long haul journeys, avoiding delays in delivery schedule.
- Showed adaptability in dealing with unexpected traffic or weather conditions, maintaining safety standards always.
- Collaborated well with dispatchers to receive and confirm delivery instructions correctly and promptly.
Flight Simulator Instructor
SimAir737
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2021.12 - 2025.07
- Evaluated performance after each session; provided constructive criticism and actionable feedback.
- Implemented strict adherence to safety regulations during all training sessions; ensured accident-free training record.
- Communicated clearly complex aviation theories, simplified understanding for students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate individual learning styles, achieving improved comprehension.
- Demonstrated high levels of patience whilst dealing with novice flyers, created comfortable learning space.
- Taught instrument flying techniques to enhance navigation skills in poor visibility conditions.
- Tailored instruction style based on each student's strengths and weaknesses; maximised learning potential.
Technical Support Manager
Just Flight (London) Ltd
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
2017.06 - 2024.03
- Raised company reputation with high-quality customer care.
- Navigated complex issues to provide apt solutions.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal performance.
- Managed challenging situations to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined processes for improved team efficiency.
- Resolved complaints efficiently, fostering customer loyalty.
- Improved operational efficiency by identifying areas of improvement.
- Cultivated a productive work culture by encouraging teamwork.
- Enhanced operating procedures for smoother workflow.
- Delivered exceptional service by addressing customer queries promptly.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
Education
GCSEs -
Oakmead College of Technology
Bournemouth, England 1999.09 - 2004.07
Skills
- Fatigue awareness
- Punctuality and dependability
- Driving in adverse conditions
- CPC certification
- Traffic rules compliance
- Skilled in electronic logging
- Class 1 hgv licence
- Knowledge of tachographs
- Winter driving expertise
- Handling delivery paperwork
- EU driving regulations knowledge
Timeline
Class 1 HGV driver
Cotswold Forage
2025.08 - Current
Flight Simulator Instructor
SimAir737
2021.12 - 2025.07
Technical Support Manager
Just Flight (London) Ltd
2017.06 - 2024.03
GCSEs -
Oakmead College of Technology
1999.09 - 2004.07