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
2025.04 - 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
2024.05 - 2025.04
- HGV driver responsibilities as above.
Class 1 HGV driver
Manfreight
Portadown, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
2022.06 - 2024.05
- 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
2021.06 - 2022.06
- HGV driver responsibilities as above.
Class 1 HGV driver
Neil Simon Haulage
Bagillt, Flintshire
2020.01 - 2021.06
- 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
2016.10 - 2020.01
- HGV driver responsibilities as above.
HGV Driver / Technician
Neil Simon Haulage
Bagillt, Flintshire
2012.08 - 2016.10
- Started as a HGV technician, progressing to become a HGV driver.
- HGV driver responsibilities listed above.
HGV technician
Scania
Mold, Flintshire
1997.09 - 2012.08
- 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 1996.09 - 1997.07
GCSEs -
Ruthin Public School
Ruthin, Denbighshire 1989.09 - 1996.07
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
2025.04 - Current
Class 1 HGV driver
Belvoir Logistics
2024.05 - 2025.04
Class 1 HGV driver
Manfreight
2022.06 - 2024.05
Class 1 HGV driver
DAG Transport
2021.06 - 2022.06
Class 1 HGV driver
Neil Simon Haulage
2020.01 - 2021.06
Class 1 HGV driver
ADT St Helens
2016.10 - 2020.01
HGV Driver / Technician
Neil Simon Haulage
2012.08 - 2016.10
HGV technician
Scania
1997.09 - 2012.08
NVQ Level 3 - Car Mechanics
Llysfasi College
1996.09 - 1997.07
GCSEs -
Ruthin Public School
1989.09 - 1996.07