David Mackie
Spennymoor,Durham
Summary
I am a professional driver with a comprehensive understanding of road laws and safe driving practices, holding a professional HGV driving licence with 20+ years experience. I demonstrate exceptional punctuality and reliability, complemented by skills in route planning, GPS operation, and efficient multitasking. I am experienced in long-distance driving and detailed vehicle inspections, including vehicle defect documentation. Am proficient in forklift and pallet jack operation, ensuring smooth logistics support. My career goals include advancing expertise in transport management and logistics coordination.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jet/Vac Driver Operator.
Aquajet
Sedgefield, Durham
05.2022 - Current
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- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Showcased strong ability to handle high pressure situations calmly during peak hours.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Conducted basic vehicle maintenance for optimal performance.
- Liaise with clients and customers to ensure correct and efficient work.
- Carry out work using detailed utility drawings.
- Transfer of waste both hazardous and non hazardous.
- Complete paper and electronic record of work carried out.
Jet/vac Driver operator
Pipetek
Belmont, Durham
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Conducted basic vehicle maintenance for optimal performance.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reduced risk of accidents.
- Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
- Carried out vehicle checks and organised repairs to achieve timely resolution.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
Jet/Vac Driver Operator
EEG
Andover, Hampshire
06.2009 - 02.2018
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reduced risk of accidents.
- Conducted basic vehicle maintenance for optimal performance.
- Carried out vehicle checks and organised repairs to achieve timely resolution.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Covered weekend shifts to optimise service levels.
- Accepted and received job information through digital app.
- Offered flexible working patterns to meet peak business demands.
- Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
- Carried out complex manoeuvres in busy, high pressure environments.
HGV class 2 driver
Downes Transport
Amesbury, Wiltshire
04.1994 - 04.2002
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
- Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
- Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
- Performed minor repairs on vehicles, minimising downtime.
- Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
- Showcased skill in handling heavy and dangerous goods.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, reducing turnaround times.
- Delivered customer orders accurately and on time.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
- Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
- Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Operated tail lift safely to move pallets and boxes.
- Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
- Guaranteed timely, safe and damage-free delivery of [Type] goods.
Range Safety Officer
M O D
Larkhill, Wiltshire
03.1990 - 04.1994
- Check paperwork/map references for Artillery live firing exercises.
- Maintain communication with Firing units throughout live firing exercises.
- Communicate with mobile officers regarding civilian trespassers and poachers. Giving accurate location using map references and local landmarks.
Warehouse forklift operator
NAAFI
Amesbury, Wiltshire
05.1986 - 02.1990
- Conducted daily maintenance checks for optimal performance of forklift.
- Organised pallets in the warehouse, enhancing space utilisation.
- Loaded and unloaded lorries, ensuring timely deliveries for customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced productivity by assisting other team members during peak hours.
- Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support trans-shipment operations.
- Organised pallets to make locating and dispatching deliveries quicker and easier.
- Reported forklift damage and breakdowns for prompt repair.
Education
GCSEs - English
Durrington Comprehensive School
Durrington, WiltshireGCSEs - Maths
Durrington Comprehensive
Durrington, WiltshireGCSEs - Geography
Durrington Comprehensive
Durrington, WiltshireGCSEs - Physics
Durrington Comprehensive
Durrington, WiltshireGCSEs - Technical Drawing
Durrington Comprehensive
Durrington, WiltshireSkills
- Basic first aid certification
- Understanding of road laws
- Punctuality and reliability
- Professional driving licence
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Safe driving practices
- Detailed vehicle checks
- Long distance driving
- Efficient multitasking
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Map reading
- Journey and route planning
- GPS operation
- Vehicle defect documentation
Affiliations
- Travelling/ campervan owner. Sports enthusiast.
Certification
Water Jetting Operative. REG No; 80935. Water Jetting Association.
Confined Spaces medium risk. Cert No; hd1210
CSCS Energy & Utility Skills Register; 688187
Steetworks ; SWQR No; 17907611
Timeline
Jet/Vac Driver Operator.
Aquajet
05.2022 - Current
Jet/vac Driver operator
Pipetek
03.2019 - 05.2022
Jet/Vac Driver Operator
EEG
06.2009 - 02.2018
HGV class 2 driver
Downes Transport
04.1994 - 04.2002
Range Safety Officer
M O D
03.1990 - 04.1994
Warehouse forklift operator
NAAFI
05.1986 - 02.1990
GCSEs - English
Durrington Comprehensive School
GCSEs - Maths
Durrington Comprehensive
GCSEs - Geography
Durrington Comprehensive
GCSEs - Physics
Durrington Comprehensive
GCSEs - Technical Drawing
Durrington Comprehensive
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