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Derek CAMERON

Bristol,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in repair maintenance, efficient equipment handling, and compliance document interpretation. Proven ability to design effective yard layouts, and ensure safety awareness. Skilled in forklift operation, hazardous materials handling, and manual handling. Adept at customer service and adhering to health and safety regulations. Committed to maintaining high standards of yard housekeeping and fire safety training while excelling in delivery loading and unloading tasks.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Yard Supervisor

Edwards Coaches
Bristol, Bristol
05.2022 - 07.2025
  • Maintained a clean work environment, enhancing staff morale and productivity.
  • Enhanced safety standards through routine equipment inspections and audit preparations.
  • Conducted garden maintenance alongside minor building repairs to ensure facility upkeep.
  • Executed routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, painting, and yard work.
  • Served as relief driver, shunting vehicles between depots for MOTs and repairs.
  • Occasional driving assessments for new drivers.

Bus Driver

First
Bristol, Bristol
02.2016 - 04.2022
  • Promoted good behaviour among passengers through clear communication of rules.
  • Ensured passenger safety by adhering to all traffic regulations.
  • Reported mechanical problems promptly to facilitate early resolution.
  • Operated ticket machines accurately, guaranteeing correct fare collection.
  • Navigated various routes efficiently to ensure timely arrivals.
  • Maintained punctuality for seamless timetable operations.
  • Managed difficult situations calmly, fostering a peaceful onboard environment.
  • Coordinated with control centres for up-to-date route information.

Agency Driver

Driver Hire
Bristol, Bristol
04.2009 - 01.2016
  • Communicated effectively with customers to confirm deliveries.
  • Provided reliable service as a result of meticulous attention to detail.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
  • Ensured prompt delivery of parcels by utilising effective navigation skills.
  • Delivered goods safely by adhering to strict road safety rules.

Education

Certificate - Food Hygiene

Rospa
Bristol
11.2021 - 11.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Principles of Team Leading

TQUK
Bristol
02.2021 - 02.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Qualified Advanced Drivers

ROSPA GOLD AWARD
Bristol
09.2011 - 09.2011

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Gents Hairdressing

SCOTVEC
Edbinburgh
04.1995 - 08.1996

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Catering

SCOTVEC
Edinburgh
10.1993 - 08.1994

Certificate of Professional Competence

JAUPT
Bristol
/2008 -

Skills

  • Holder of PSV license
  • Experienced coach, bus and 75t vehicles
  • Repair maintenance understanding
  • Efficient equipment handling
  • Punctuality assurance
  • Compliance document interpretation
  • Materials handling expertise
  • Yard layout designing
  • Staff training
  • Forklift operation
  • Safety awareness
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Manual handling
  • Customer Service
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Loading and unloading expertise
  • Fire safety training
  • Yard housekeeping
  • Delivery loading and unloading
  • Basic carpentry

Affiliations

  • Golf, music (singing and playing), nature walks and photography

Timeline

Yard Supervisor

Edwards Coaches
05.2022 - 07.2025

Certificate - Food Hygiene

Rospa
11.2021 - 11.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Principles of Team Leading

TQUK
02.2021 - 02.2021

Bus Driver

First
02.2016 - 04.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Qualified Advanced Drivers

ROSPA GOLD AWARD
09.2011 - 09.2011

Agency Driver

Driver Hire
04.2009 - 01.2016

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Gents Hairdressing

SCOTVEC
04.1995 - 08.1996

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Catering

SCOTVEC
10.1993 - 08.1994

Certificate of Professional Competence

JAUPT
/2008 -

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