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David Somers

Near Lanark,South Lanarkshire

Summary

Conscientious and hard working driver who creates strong relationships with customers. I establish strong rapport and can meet my individual customers needs. I take pride in ensuring my car is always spotless and comfortable and understand the importance of ensuring my customers arrive safely and on time. I am extremely methodical and organised and look forward to having the opportunity to show my suitability at interview.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Self Employed Private Hire Driver

Fairdeal
Livingston, West Lothian
09.2009 - Current
  • Stored passenger luggage and personal items to prevent damage.
  • Stayed calm in emergency driving situations, prioritising safety of passengers and other drivers.
  • Delivered outstanding customer experiences with friendly and professional approach.
  • Kept vehicle spotlessly clean and tidy for maximum customer comfort.
  • Applied local road knowledge to identify best routes and avoid traffic.
  • Escorted elderly passengers and those with limited mobility from door-to-door.
  • Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.

Loft insulation installer

Optimum Installations
UK Wide, West Lothian
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Followed safety procedures working at heights.
  • Cut insulation material to size and shape specifications.
  • Operated hand and power tools safely to reduce workplace risk.
  • Added insulating materials to boilers, pipes and tanks.
  • Kept construction spaces clean, tidy and hazard-free to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Maintained fitness levels to achieve physical demands of installing insulation.

Deputy Supervisor, Print Operation

Electonic Data Systems
Livingston, West Lothian
08.1990 - 06.2007
  • Supervised activities and enforced safety regulations.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of team, ensuring tasks were completed to high standard.
  • Managed daily planning of workplace operations, clearly communicating targets to staff for smooth, efficient delivery.
  • Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained spotless and tidy working areas to create risk-free and productive environments.
  • Identified operational problems and proposed solutions to management, improving service efficiency.
  • Performed thorough quality and safety checks, ensuring all specifications were strictly adhered to.

Stock Control and Warehouse Supplier

Apollo Computers
Livingston, West Lothian
02.1987 - 08.1990
  • Stock control and inventory management to ensure smooth running of Production Line.
  • Established delivery schedules to keep warehouse fully stocked.
  • Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
  • Minimised complaints by verifying items met required quality standards.


Education

City and Guilds - Plumbing

West Lothian College
West Lothian
08/1985 - 06/1987

GCSEs -

Inveralmond Community High School
West Lothian
08/1980 - 06/1985

Skills

  • Deliver outstanding customer service
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Methodical
  • Create and build strong relationships
  • Analytical
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent knowledge of the Lothians
  • Clean driving record for the last 37 years


Affiliations

  • I enjoy spending time with my family where I enjoy cooking for others. In my spare time I enjoy going for weekends in my camper van and love spending time in the country side. I enjoy walking my dogs and cycling.

Timeline

Self Employed Private Hire Driver

Fairdeal
09.2009 - Current

Loft insulation installer

Optimum Installations
06.2007 - 09.2009

Deputy Supervisor, Print Operation

Electonic Data Systems
08.1990 - 06.2007

Stock Control and Warehouse Supplier

Apollo Computers
02.1987 - 08.1990

City and Guilds - Plumbing

West Lothian College
08/1985 - 06/1987

GCSEs -

Inveralmond Community High School
08/1980 - 06/1985

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