Eric Harris
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Self motivated and hard working HGV Driver with 5 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to meet delivery windows, improve driving economy reducing company costs and drive client satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent navigational and planning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV Class 1 Driver
GXO Logistics - Iceland Contract
Swindon, Wiltshire
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, maintaining constant communication during trips.
- Managed stress effectively during high-traffic situations or unexpected route changes.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Identified potential hazards quickly for safe manoeuvring during difficult weather conditions.
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
- Improved fuel economy through careful driving habits and efficient route planning.
Agency Driver
People Solutions
Swindon, Wiltshire
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Improved fuel efficiency by adopting eco-friendly driving habits.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous delivery service.
- Taillift deliveries around the Wiltshire and surrounding areas to Hermes/Evri drop points, ensuring smooth transition of goods ready for redistribution
- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
- Ensured prompt delivery of parcels by utilising effective navigation skills.
- Kept accurate records of all deliveries made during the day.
Communications Systems Engineer
HM Forces
Colerne, Wiltshire
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Gained first experience on HGV vehicles
- Rural off road driving in Class 2 vehicles
- Pre and post use inspections of Class 1 transporter and Class 2 support vehicles
Education
GCSE - C Equivalent - Maths
Kingsdown School
Swindon07.2017
GCSE A - ICT
Kingsdown School
Swindon07.2017
Skills
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Extensive and comprehensive vehicle checks
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Eco-Driving techniques
- Skills in refrigerated transportation
- Use of lifting equipment
- Driver CPC valid, expires 20/02/2027
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Experience with multi-drop deliveries
- Night driving expertise
- Efficient communication
- Refrigerated load handling
- Client communication
- Sound physical fitness
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
HGV Class 1 Driver
GXO Logistics - Iceland Contract
06.2022 - Current
Agency Driver
People Solutions
01.2022 - 04.2025
Communications Systems Engineer
HM Forces
09.2017 - 06.2022
GCSE - C Equivalent - Maths
Kingsdown School
GCSE A - ICT
Kingsdown School
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