Ed Huckfield
Newport,Newport
Summary
Target-driven with a record of academic success, eager to add value to quality-focused real world employment. Seeking a position that provides high levels of responsibility. Always looking for new ways to learn and expand my existing skillset. Dependable delivery driver. Very experienced in customer deliveries. Always maintained safe driving standards. Excellent geographical skills, making route planning more efficient.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
3.5t Delivery Driver
The Sofa delivery company
Bristol, Bristol
10.2023 - Current
- Handled wide rage of furniture safely, using correct manual handling techniques.
- Completed a vast amount customer deliveries, covering a large area of south west England and South Wales.
- Clear and effective communication with colleagues during deliveries to minimise accidents and property damage.
- Disassembling furniture when needed, e.g. removing arms of larger sofas to make sure it fits in desired location of property, removing bed frame from sofa beds to make them more accessible in smaller properties whilst also making them safer to carry.
- Carried out daily store runs, delivering free stock and showroom models.
- Helping stores with any additional tasks that were needed, e.g. moving showroom models around the shop floor to maximise store sales, wrapping furniture that had been sold.
- Vehicle checks carried out before and after use on a daily basis.
- Cab kept clean and tidy to meet professional standards.
- Adhered to all company polices whilst on the road and handling furniture, e.g speed limits, PDA usage, bump caps and protective gloves worn at all times when loading and unloading.
- Correct uniform worn at all times, also keeping it in good condition
- Regularly helping in the warehouse, specifically unloading containers and loading 7.5t vans, all whilst meeting safety standards, e.g. Steel toe cap boots worn and all time, correct PPE worn at all times.
- Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
- Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
CAMBORNE, Cornwall
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering packages promptly and accurately.
- Handled all packages with care to ensure no damage caused.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Ensured constant vehicle checks were carried out for safety on the road.
- Constant need for quick thinking to overcome problems that arose, e.g. road closures, signal issues, incorrect routing.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
- Always following company policies whilst completely deliveries, e.g. speed limits, taking required breaks.
- Loading and unloading vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, also arranging packages in such an order to maximise efficiency.
- Delivered temperature-sensitive goods using appropriate methods maintaining product quality.
Service Colleague
Asda Hayle Harbour
Hayle , Cornwall
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Guided teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising, thus fostering highly effective collaborations.
- Assisted team members and customers regarding stock and inventory queries.
- Assisted in developing advertising and marketing strategies across social media platforms.
- Applied expert knowledge for daily completion of tasks and streamlining workflows.
- Improved custom relations through the use of leadership and people skills.
- Provided excellent leadership skills to maintain steady and productive operations.
Customer Assistant
Carn Brea Leisure Centre
Camborne, Cornwall
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Prioritised tasks in order of urgency to create positive leisure experience for customers.
- Maintained smart, tidy appearance at all times, representing the centre in a professional manner.
- Approached all tasks in an enthusiastic, flexible manner to ensure customer satisfaction and safety.
- Worked in a number of different departments, e.g. lifeguard, pool maintenance, cafe, gym etc.
- Answered customer queries in a polite and friendly manner, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
Education
A-Levels - Applied Science
Camborne Science & International Academy
A-Levels - Geography
Camborne Science & International Academy
A-Levels - Physical Education
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Geography
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - English Literature
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - English Language
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Maths
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Biology
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Chemistry
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Physics
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - GCSE PE
Camborne Science & International Academy
Skills
- Experience working extended hours on the shop floor
- Geographic knowledge
- GPS usage capability
- Temperature-Controlled deliveries
- Warehouse operations familiarity
- Safe driving record
- Van unloading competency
- Resilience under pressure
- Community service recommendations
- Authentication services
- Working through tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines
- Experience using multiple computer software relevant to my field of study eg NACsport, Coach paint, Adobe Premier etc
- Experience in coaching young generation of footballers
- Improving customer relations through the use of social media
- First-Aid experience
- Working in a number of different departments day-by-day
- Manual handling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Navigation proficiency
- Load securing
- Fuel efficiency techniques
- Safety procedures understanding
- Customer service orientation
- Delivery schedule adherence
- Paperwork accuracy
- Efficient communication
Timeline
3.5t Delivery Driver
The Sofa delivery company
10.2023 - Current
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
09.2021 - 08.2023
Service Colleague
Asda Hayle Harbour
08.2019 - 06.2021
Customer Assistant
Carn Brea Leisure Centre
05.2014 - 06.2014
A-Levels - Applied Science
Camborne Science & International Academy
A-Levels - Geography
Camborne Science & International Academy
A-Levels - Physical Education
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Geography
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - English Literature
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - English Language
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Maths
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Biology
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Chemistry
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - Physics
Camborne Science & International Academy
GCSEs - GCSE PE
Camborne Science & International Academy
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