David Evans
Eastham,Wirral
Summary
Experienced logistics professional with a strong foundation in decision making under pressure and logistical planning. Demonstrates exceptional skills in handling delivery paperwork, load distribution, and trailer manoeuvring, ensuring punctuality and dependability in time-sensitive deliveries. Holds CPC certification and Driver CPC, with expertise in fatigue awareness, client communication, and fire safety knowledge. Committed to professionalism and routine maintenance, with mechanical aptitude for load securing and handballing. Career goal includes advancing within the logistics industry while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class 1 HGV driver
Neil Simon Haulage
Bagillt, Flintshire
04.2025 - Current
- Returned to Neil Simon Haulage for a fourth time.
- Showed adaptability in dealing with unexpected traffic or weather conditions, maintaining safety standards always.
- Ensured vehicle maintenance for safe and efficient operations.
- Maintained detailed logs, resulting in accurate record keeping.
- Took responsibility for basic vehicle repair when necessary, minimising downtime.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of transport regulations, leading to compliance with all rules and laws.
- Improved customer satisfaction with punctual deliveries.
- Communicated professionally with clients on arrival times and potential delays, boosting client trust and satisfaction levels.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Performed duties in accordance with company policies without any violations recorded against license.
- Completed delivery paperwork accurately for seamless transactions.
- Secured cargo properly, preventing any damages during transit.
- Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
Class 1 HGV driver
Belvoir Logistics
Newry, Northern Ireland
05.2024 - 04.2025
- HGV driver responsibilities as above.
Class 1 HGV driver
Manfreight
Portadown, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivering frozen and chilled goods.
- HGV driver responsibilities as above.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Class 1 HGV driver
DAG Transport
Knowsley, Liverpool, Liverpool
06.2021 - 06.2022
- HGV driver responsibilities as above.
Class 1 HGV driver
Neil Simon Haulage
Bagillt, Flintshire
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Returned to Neil Simon Haulage to be a HGV Driver and not a technician.
- Took responsibility for basic vehicle repair when necessary, minimising downtime.
Class 1 HGV driver
ADT St Helens
Widnes, Halton
10.2016 - 01.2020
- HGV driver responsibilities as above.
HGV Driver / Technician
Neil Simon Haulage
Bagillt, Flintshire
08.2012 - 10.2016
- Started as a HGV technician, progressing to become a HGV driver.
- HGV driver responsibilities listed above.
HGV technician
Scania
Mold, Flintshire
09.1997 - 08.2012
- Completed my apprenticeship with Scania, becoming a fully qualified HGV technician.
- Undertook welding tasks when necessary, demonstrating versatility in skill set.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures during all tasks performed on vehicles' electrical systems and engines.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by maintaining clean work area.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of HGV systems during troubleshooting processes.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail during fault diagnosis processes, identifying potential problems before they escalated into major issues.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering positive work environment.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing competitive prices for spare parts.
- Diagnosed mechanical faults with precise accuracy.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Car Mechanics
Llysfasi College
Ruthin, Denbighshire 09.1996 - 07.1997
GCSEs -
Ruthin Public School
Ruthin, Denbighshire 09.1989 - 07.1996
Skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Decision making under pressure
- Handling delivery paperwork
- Stress resilience
- CPC certification
- Load distribution
- Trailer maneuvering
- Punctuality and dependability
- Time-Sensitive deliveries
- Fatigue awareness
- Logistical planning
- Client communication
- Fire safety knowledge
- Routine maintenance
- Handballing
- Mechanical aptitude
- Work independently or as part of a team
- Adaptability
- Load securing
- CB radio operation
- Driver CPC
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Attending truck shows.
- Reading.
- Spending time with family.
Timeline
Class 1 HGV driver
Neil Simon Haulage
04.2025 - Current
Class 1 HGV driver
Belvoir Logistics
05.2024 - 04.2025
Class 1 HGV driver
Manfreight
06.2022 - 05.2024
Class 1 HGV driver
DAG Transport
06.2021 - 06.2022
Class 1 HGV driver
Neil Simon Haulage
01.2020 - 06.2021
Class 1 HGV driver
ADT St Helens
10.2016 - 01.2020
HGV Driver / Technician
Neil Simon Haulage
08.2012 - 10.2016
HGV technician
Scania
09.1997 - 08.2012
NVQ Level 3 - Car Mechanics
Llysfasi College
09.1996 - 07.1997
GCSEs -
Ruthin Public School
09.1989 - 07.1996
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