Marcus Watts
Derby,United Kingdom
Summary
Safety-oriented with 30+ years of driving experience and 8+ years as a competent PCV bus driver. Demonstrable skills in vehicle inspections, depot operations, and compliance with safety regulations. Strong commitment to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), hazard identification, and fleet maintenance support. Focused and reliable, with proven expertise in meeting customer needs, and quality transport service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
PCV Bus Driver
CT4N (Gateway Shuttle Service)
Nottingham, UK
2022.07 - 2026.04
- Safely operated battery-powered electric buses around the 700-acre SEGRO Logistics Park site, ensuring zero-emission transport for employees and visitors.
- Maintained strict adherence to the Gateway Shuttle timetable, providing vital links between the site and major transport hubs while mitigating service disruptions.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for passengers, offering route information and ensuring a high standard of passenger comfort and safety, achieving zero accidents on record.
- Consistently adhered to UK driving regulations, including the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and strict safety standards for heavy passenger vehicles.
- Navigated the unique industrial environment of the East Midlands Gateway, maintaining awareness of site-specific traffic patterns and safety protocols.
PCV Bus Driver
Nottingham City Transport (NCT)
Nottingham
2018.03 - 2022.03
- Safely operated 40-feet long single and double-decker buses on busy urban and suburban routes.
- Consistently achieved a high on-time performance rate by effectively managing schedules and adapting to real-time traffic conditions.
- Provided exceptional service to a diverse range of passengers, including assisting those with disabilities and elderly riders to ensure safe boarding and alighting.
- Conducted thorough pre-service and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and full compliance with DVSA standards.
- Proficiently operated electronic ticketing systems, accurately handling fare collection and providing passengers with cost-effective travel advice.
- Effectively liaised with control rooms and emergency services when necessary, following strict protocols to manage on-board incidents or road disruptions.
- ‘Driver of the Year’ Candidate for customer service in 2021
Multi-Drop Delivery Driver
Yodel Delivery
Derby
2016.12 - 2017.12
- Manage daily, high-volume, multi-drop parcel deliveries, consistently completing 100+ parcels daily to residential and commercial addresses.
- Utilize handheld scanners, ePOD (electronic proof of delivery), and route-optimisation apps to maintain a 99% on-time delivery rate.
- Ensure accurate loading and unloading of goods, adhering to strict manual handling safety procedures and vehicle load limits.
- Maintain zero accident driving record and perform daily vehicle safety checks (fluids, tires, lights).
Education
O-Level Equivalent - Mathematics
City & Guilds
Skills
- Heavy Vehicle operation
- Bus driving
- Passenger safety
- Electric bus charging
- Depot operations
- Pre-inspection checks
- Vehicle maintenance
- Incident reporting
- Damage assessment
- Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Compliance
- Hazard identification
- Risk evaluation
- Time Management
- Shift Work
- Manual Handling
- Physical Work
- Teamwork
- Independent Working
Certification
PCV Licence, 2028-12-31
Additional Information
Strong reliability, flexibility and a consistent attendance record., Excellent driving history., Willing to obtain Australian Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR/MR)., High attention to detail and safety awareness., Excellent communication and teamwork skills., Capacity to work independently to complete tasks.
Timeline
PCV Bus Driver
CT4N (Gateway Shuttle Service)
2022.07 - 2026.04
PCV Bus Driver
Nottingham City Transport (NCT)
2018.03 - 2022.03
Multi-Drop Delivery Driver
Yodel Delivery
2016.12 - 2017.12
O-Level Equivalent - Mathematics
City & Guilds