Darren Banwell 13/09/1981
Somerton,Somerset
Summary
Highly skilled HGV Class 1 driver with extensive expertise in load handling, route planning, and multi-drop deliveries. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in operating digital tachographs, securing loads, and conducting thorough lorry safety inspections. Adept at ensuring health and safety compliance, identifying hazards, and providing outstanding customer service. Committed to maintaining reliable punctuality and professional communication while excelling in logistics understanding and client interactions. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive skills in a challenging logistics role to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction and work towards a higher role within the company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HGV driver
CRS
Glastonbury, Somerset
09.2017 - Current
- Good knowledge of Building Materials
- Collaborated effectively with dispatch team for efficient routing and scheduling.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with professional delivery service.
- Acted as company representative whilst making deliveries, promoting a positive image.
- Managed heavy loads safely, adhering to weight limits and securement guidelines.
- Conducted daily inspections on HGV, ensuring optimal performance.
- Maintained safe transport of goods by adhering to all traffic laws.
- Utilised exceptional driving skills for safe manoeuvring in tight spaces.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Communicated effectively with company staff regarding any issues.
- Complied strictly with company policies, rules and regulations during operations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Fully competent crane operative
- Completed all training
- Forklift licence
- Assist with daily load planning and able to re-plan routes etc in staff absences
- Receive regular positive feedback from Customers
HGV driver
Woolens/Buildbase
Glastonbury, Somerset
04.2011 - 08.2017
HGV driver class 1
Sparks Transport
Glastonbury, Somerset
01.2009 - 03.2011
Furniture assembler/Upholsterer/Driver
Haskins Furniture
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
09.1998 - 09.2009
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Furniture Upholstery
Yeovil College
Somerset 09/1998 - 06/2000
GCSEs -
Whitstone Secondary School
Shepton Mallet, Somerset 09/1993 - 05/1998
Skills
- Load handling
- Digital tachograph card holder
- Traffic laws knowledge
- Reversing expertise
- Reliable punctuality
- Logistics understanding
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Forklift operation
- CPC qualified
- Lorry manoeuvring
- Route planning
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Load securing
- Lorry safety inspections
- Loading and unloading
- Digital tachograph operation
- Hazard identification
- Securing loads
- Professional communication
- Safe loading and unloading methods
- Vehicle defect reporting
- HGV Class 1 driving
- Client communication
- Outstanding customer service
Affiliations
- Motorcross Bikes - participating at Club Championship level.
Timeline
HGV driver
CRS
09.2017 - Current
HGV driver
Woolens/Buildbase
04.2011 - 08.2017
HGV driver class 1
Sparks Transport
01.2009 - 03.2011
Furniture assembler/Upholsterer/Driver
Haskins Furniture
09.1998 - 09.2009
NVQ Level 3 - Furniture Upholstery
Yeovil College
09/1998 - 06/2000
GCSEs -
Whitstone Secondary School
09/1993 - 05/1998
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