David Williams

Fully qualified CPC and First Aid Instructor with over 8 years’ experience completing Driver Training with Day and Night drivers at the highest quality covering full classroom sessions for Bridge Strike Prevention and ADR awareness to completing Annual Assessment Training to ensure yearly Safe Systems of Work are kept up to date and drivers refreshed in new procedures.

Full Manufacturer trained with Scania, Volvo, Mercedes, DAF and Renault including Electric HGVs.

Ensured compliance for 190 drivers in Manchester and handled training needs for over 300 drivers at 3 different locations.

Developed training programmes to enhance the performance of North West drivers in anticipation of foreseeable challenges. Instructed other Driver Trainers on the new procedures.

Coordinated the planning and operations of 3 fully CPC trained Driver Trainers, booking CPC courses and aligning their weekly plans with Transport Managers across 3 North West locations.

Managed all driver needs for 120 drivers, covering uniform orders, PPE audits, drug and alcohol testing, complaints, investigations, disciplinaries, holidays, and recruitment.

Responsible for the manning, servicing and operating of 70 vehicles to ensure all holidays are taken within the year inside company set parameters and without any stood trucks being left in depots unused.

Collaborated with a national fleet department to oversee repairs, maintenance, and servicing for all 70 vehicles in my control. Managed incident reporting and external communication with organisations such as Emergency Services, DVSA, and FTA about my depot fleet.

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeeping of a modern depot including and building work being completed. This includes Bi-Annual audits completed by a Risk and Compliance team ranging from site cleanliness to Legionella Testing, security tests to site gritting.

• Kept vehicle clean and well-maintained for optimal performance on long haul routes.
• Provided excellent customer service through polite communication and prompt delivery of goods.
• Delivered goods to various locations across the UK in a wide variety of weather conditions.
• Improved efficiency by planning best routes for each journey using GPS systems or route maps.
• Completed paperwork accurately after each delivery including signatures from customers as proof of receipt where needed.
• Achieved punctuality by managing time effectively amidst unpredictable traffic situations or delays at loading docks.
• Followed proper procedures for handling hazardous materials-ensuring safety at all times.
• Loaded and unloaded goods carefully, avoiding damage to both goods and vehicle.

• Loaded and unloaded building materials, aiding in maintaining orderly workspace.
• Performed daily equipment checks ensuring machinery was always in good condition.
• Continually upheld high standards of workmanship within set deadlines.
• Showed punctuality and reliability, never missed a day of work.
• Assisted with heavy lifting to ensure safe and efficient operations on site.
• Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
• Complied with health and safety regulations during operation of equipment.
• Transported goods and materials safely and securely to prevent damage and loss.