Ellis Brindley
Yeovil
Summary
Experienced and responsible driver with a Class 1 (C+E) licence and over six years of holding a full UK driving licence with no endorsements. Demonstrates excellent social skills, outstanding customer service, and the ability to work under pressure both independently and as part of a team. Proficient in vehicle maintenance, vehicle systems expertise, mileage log maintenance, stock control, and recording. Adept at logistical problem-solving with strong local area knowledge and capable of following written and verbal instructions. Committed to maintaining high standards through initiative and quick adaptation to new skills such as computer systems and programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV driver (mixer & tipper)
S.Morris
Charlton Adam
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with dispatch team for efficient routing and scheduling.
- Worked long hours without compromising on work quality or safety.
- Provided excellent customer service to foster client relationships.
- Maintained safe transport of goods by adhering to all traffic laws.
- LiaisIng with customer on what time time they are wanting to have have loads onto site.
- keeping customer up to date with current location and time scale of when i will be arriving onto site.
- carrying out general maintenance on vehicles as well as carrying out repairs if my ability allowed it.
- training new drivers and showing them how thing operated.
- carrying out daily walk around checks and helping to keep roadworthiness on a variety of vehicles
- adhering to site rules while on site and making sure correct PPE is worn.
- Making sure all loads are secure and the vehicle is not over weight.
HGV driver
Perry recycling
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Familiarised self with new areas quickly enhancing delivery speed.
- Used handball techniques for smooth loading and unloading of packages.
- making collections form various locations
- making sure all paperwork for items being loaded was correct and weight of items was correct
- carry out daily walk around checks of different vehicles and making sure all defects are reported and rectified
- experience in driving different vehicles
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- making sure the lorry’s that I have used are left clean and tidy
- strong understanding of road safety regulations.
Service advisor
BMW
Yeovil
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Responded to customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
- Maintaining positive customer relationships to ensure repeat business.
- Consulted with mechanics for necessary repairs and provided cost estimates to customers.
- Calculated costs, processed payments and provided receipts.
- Registered customer information on database to maintain accurate records.
- Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
- Responded to questions regarding service outcomes and resolved complaints.
- Educated customers regarding regular maintenance protocols to preserve conditions of vehicles.
Parts Delivery Driver
GSF Car Parts
Yeovil, Somerset
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Load vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
- Complete daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
- Maintain optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
- Communicate customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Foster positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
- Minimise complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, promptly advising of schedule changes.
- Processes payments accurately and efficiently, accepting cash, cheques and card payments.
- Notify management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
Learning Disability Support worker
discovery
Yeovil, Somerset
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours and all incidents.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- liaised with parents and other support services to meet patients needs.
- organising days out including arranging transport as well as meeting the people I supported needs such as personal care or medication needs.
- being able to deal with challenging behaviour or changes in needs the people I supported needs.
- Adhered to all company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to ensure correct medication administration.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Pharmacy Dispenser and branch manager
Daylewis Pharmacy
Yeovil,Stoke-sub-Hamdon and ilchester
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Processed repeat prescription requests for large patient base.
- Clarified unclear dosage instructions with authorising doctors.
- Secured medicines and pharmacy assets in line with loss prevention protocols.
- Analysed patient data to accurately forecast stock requirements.
- Oversaw inventory to achieve consistent supply levels.
- Engaged with GPs and local practices to drive service provisions.
- Implemented infection control procedures to protect staff and patient safety.
- Minimised wastage by tracking stock dates.
- Provided bespoke service to patients, accurately meeting healthcare needs and promoting loyalty.
Education
BMW UK
NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Service Skills
Daylewis
GCSE -
Buckler Mead Academy
Skills
- Full UK Driving licence held for 6 years with no endorsements
- Class 1 (ce) licence
- CPC
- Good team management
- excellent social skills
- Able to work under pressure as part of a team or independently
- outstanding customer service skills
- Capable of follow written and verbal instructions
- Stock control and recording
- Have the the ability to work to a high standard under my own initiative
- Able to pick up new skills once shown ie new computer systems and programs
- Vehicle maintenance
- Vehicle systems expertise
- Mileage log maintenance
- Local area knowledge
- Responsible driver
- Logistical problem-solving
- Logging paperwork
Custom
- cars and motorsports
- mechanics
Personal Information
Timeline
HGV driver (mixer & tipper)
S.Morris
02.2025 - Current
HGV driver
Perry recycling
01.2025 - 02.2025
Service advisor
BMW
04.2023 - 09.2024
Parts Delivery Driver
GSF Car Parts
05.2022 - 04.2023
Learning Disability Support worker
discovery
11.2020 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Dispenser and branch manager
Daylewis Pharmacy
07.2016 - 11.2020
BMW UK
NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Service Skills
Daylewis
GCSE -
Buckler Mead Academy