EDWARD MCPHEAT
HGV Class 1 Driver
Grangemouth,Stirling
Summary
After years of training & gaining work experience in a few different areas, I am now a fully experienced HGV driver (Class 1 & 2) with background in managing high-volume HGV deliveries across rural and urban areas, Knowledgeable about vehicle maintenance and conducts full inspections prior to loading. Regularly exceeding delivery turnaround times through careful route planning.
I have a lot of Confidence and professionalism and consider myself fully committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours to suit accordingly.
Super reliable & hard work ethic aswell.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HGV Class 1 Driver
Grangemouth Tank Services
Grangemouth, Stirlingshire
2010.01 - Current
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Completed daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Manpower
Grangemouth, Stirlingshire
2009.07 - 2009.12
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Tolerated high levels of stress when driving long distances and new routes.
Construction Labourer
Trueform Construction
Grangemouth, Falkirk
2009.01 - 2009.06
- Kept site areas clear and tidy for minimised risk.
- Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
- Operated various hand-held tools safely.
- Utilised PPE on site to prevent accidents.
- Worked efficiently to help teams complete construction projects ahead of deadlines.
- Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
- Carried out designated tasks quickly to support timely project completion.
- Maintained tools and equipment in proper working order, storing items properly to reduce wear and damage.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Calor Gas
Grangemouth, Falkirk
2003.03 - 2008.10
- Exhibited excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
- Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
Warehouse Operative & HGV CLASS 1 Driver
Caledonian Freight
Grangemouth, Falkirk
1993.06 - 2008.01
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Avoided material damage by safely loading and unloading deliveries according to content description.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
Education
GCSEs -
Woodlands High School
Falkirk 1972.08 - 1976.06
Skills
- Class 1 HGV certified
- Route and schedule planning
- Safety compliance
- CPR and First Aid
- Time management
- Safety understanding
- Communication skills
- Digital tachograph operation
- Safe loading and unloading methods
- UK driving regulations
- Fuel-efficient driving techniques
- Logistical planning
- GPS technology expertise
- Detailed driving logs
- Team building
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Walking daily around scenic areas.
- Golf at the local club.
- Socialising with friends & family,
Certification
ADR License
ISOPA Training
References
References available upon request.
Quote
Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield
Timeline
HGV Class 1 Driver
Grangemouth Tank Services
2010.01 - Current
HGV Class 1 Driver
Manpower
2009.07 - 2009.12
Construction Labourer
Trueform Construction
2009.01 - 2009.06
HGV Class 1 Driver
Calor Gas
2003.03 - 2008.10
Warehouse Operative & HGV CLASS 1 Driver
Caledonian Freight
1993.06 - 2008.01
GCSEs -
Woodlands High School
1972.08 - 1976.06