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Dean Perkins

Blackpool,Lancashire

Summary

Professional HGV class 2 driver since 2021. Up to date CPC and Tacho. ADR licence holder in packages and tanks.


Very clean, professional and reliable. Will represent my employer to the highest of standards and thrive on being the face of the company.


Family man, enjoy spending my free time with my partner and two young children, going for walks, to the park or out for lunch. Also enjoy sports (watching now, not so much partaking)

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Class 2 - LPG Bulk Driver

Avanti Gas
Longridge, Lancashire
08.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with customers & employers politely and professionally, maintain excellent working relationships.
  • Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
  • Worked safely to move LPG from site to customer premises, approx. 10-15 jobs a day.
  • Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
  • Reported incidents in line with company policy.
  • Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.

Class 2 - Multi Drop Driver

Trevors Foodservice
Blackpool, Lancashire
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Pre-planned routes to Schools, Care Homes and Shops across North West Region.
  • Contacted customers ahead of arrival time, effectively confirming and coordinating delivery times.
  • Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
  • Completed multi drop deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures & completing paperwork and POD system
  • Undertook manual handling duties, along with use of cages and pallets.

Van Delivery Driver

Wiltshire Farm Foods
Blackpool, Lancashire
02.2016 - 07.2021
  • Multi drop deliveries across Manchester & Wigan
  • Completed on average 50-90 deliveries per day
  • Completed required paperwork for deliveries.
  • Minimised complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, promptly advising of schedule changes.
  • Utilised hand-held devices to capture, document and communicate proof of delivery.
  • Contacted customers ahead of parcel drop-offs, effectively confirming and coordinating delivery times.

Bar Work

Various
UK
02.2007 - 02.2016

Worked at various bars, pubs and entertainment venues across the UK for around nine years. Working for companies such as; Pontins, Butlins and Stonegate to name a few.

Generally spent my time living on resorts and working the bars, hopping from resort to resort every year or so to gain new experiences.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Coaching and Phsyiotherapy

Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool
09.2006 - 04.2007

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, P.E, I.T

Palatine High School
Blackpool
09.2000 - 04.2005

Skills

  • ADR Certificate - Classes 2,3,4,5,6,8 & 9
  • ADR Tanks entitlement
  • Loading and unloading
  • VOSA compliant
  • Route and schedule planning
  • Working time regulations adherence
  • Vehicle security
  • Heavy lifting
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • Manual entries

Timeline

Class 2 - LPG Bulk Driver

Avanti Gas
08.2023 - Current

Class 2 - Multi Drop Driver

Trevors Foodservice
07.2021 - 08.2023

Van Delivery Driver

Wiltshire Farm Foods
02.2016 - 07.2021

Bar Work

Various
02.2007 - 02.2016

Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Coaching and Phsyiotherapy

Blackpool and The Fylde College
09.2006 - 04.2007

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, P.E, I.T

Palatine High School
09.2000 - 04.2005
Dean Perkins