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Dean Sharpe

Lichfield,Staffordshire

Summary

HGV Class 2 driver with 19 years experience with 5 years currently driving Class2 and 8 years C1 7.5t.

Digital tachograph card and 4 years CPC entiltelment . Committed to safe driving practices and skilled in securing loads with ratchet straps. Ensuring adherence to industry regulations and upholding high safety standards.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HGV class 2 driver

Elliot Baxter & Co Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2020 - Current
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
  • Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
  • 4 years CPC licence entitlement.
  • Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
  • Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
  • 5 years of expertise in class 2 multidrop.
  • Gained VNA licence.

Delivery Driver

Freshfayre
Tamworth, Staffordshire
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Completed emergency deliveries successfully despite challenging conditions.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
  • Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
  • Full CPC card with 4 years remaining
  • Accumulated 6 years of experience operating tachometers in multidrop and chilled food distribution

Delivery Driver

Kerry Foods Ltd
Rushden, Northamptonshire
09.2000 - 03.2014
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles safely, preventing injuries or accidents.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately preventing discrepancies at end of day tallying.
  • Improved client satisfaction by delivering produce promptly and accurately.
  • Multidrop van sales in chilled foods.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, restoring trust in the service provided.
  • Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.

Store manager

Alldays Convenience Store
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
01.1992 - 01.2000
  • Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, minimising financial discrepancies at the till.
  • Led training sessions for new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge.
  • Maintained an organised stock room for easy accessibility of goods.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design

Colchester University
Colchester
09.1990 - 07.1992

National Diploma - Art and Graphic Design

Barnfield College
Luton
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs -

Harlington Upper School
Harlington
09.1985 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Experience with curtain-sided lorries
  • Commitment to safe driving
  • Handling pallet trucks
  • HGV class 2 licence
  • Patience in traffic delays
  • Digital tachograph card
  • Securing Loads
  • Manual Handling
  • VNA Licence
  • Communication Skills
  • Use of ratchet straps
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

HGV class 2 driver

Elliot Baxter & Co Ltd
01.2020 - Current

Delivery Driver

Freshfayre
01.2015 - 01.2020

Delivery Driver

Kerry Foods Ltd
09.2000 - 03.2014

Store manager

Alldays Convenience Store
01.1992 - 01.2000

Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design

Colchester University
09.1990 - 07.1992

National Diploma - Art and Graphic Design

Barnfield College
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs -

Harlington Upper School
09.1985 - 07.1988
Dean Sharpe