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Frank Harris

Frank Harris

Driver class 2
Orpington ,City of London

Summary

I have Been driving class 2 lorry for 15 years recently I have been doing tramping and wide loads witch I have injoyed, meeting new people and getting to do some new challenges using hiab driving 32tn lorry always going the extra mile so goods have arrived on time or before the time specified would like to do the same type of job I love tramping and going all round the country

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Long haul truck driver with hiab

WS Transportation
Aveley, Thurrock
11.2022 - 12.2023

I was driving a class 2 lorry with hiab driving all round the country doing wide loads with escorts and was doing cabins and containers to building sites and all general work while also tramping out over night all jobs came down on work phone and signed off on phone

  • Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
  • Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
  • Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
  • Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
  • Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
  • Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.

Hiab driver class 2

Cleveland cables
Belvedere, Bexley
08.2017 - 11.2022

I was driving a class 2 with hiab delivering cable on all different size cable drums using hiab

  • Interacted with customers pleasantly and
  • Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to
  • Updated monthly mileage records to track trends
  • Used on-board navigation systems to plan journeys effectively, meeting
  • Delivered outstanding customer care to clients, driving safely and responsibly to maintain customer
  • Delivered customer orders
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class
  • Washed and polished service vehicles to

HGV class 2 driver

Swanstaff recruitment
Swanley , Kent
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Checked items for safe loading and security, adhering to specified load capacity information.
  • Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.
  • Assisted with efficient loading and unloading of company vehicles.
  • Reduced vehicle running costs by adopting fuel-efficient driving techniques.
  • Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
  • Undertook pallet-delivery work in line with set schedule.
  • Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
  • Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
  • Operated tail lift safely to move pallets and boxes.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Minimised damages to large and fragile goods by safely securing trailer loads.
  • Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
  • Ensured proofs of deliveries were consistently signed and processed on time.
  • Took ownership of customer issues upon delivery following complaint handling procedures and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to secure positive outcome.

Warehouse worker

Allied Bakeries
Orpington , London
06.2001 - 03.2015
  • Operated forklift and low level order picker with precision.
  • Accurately staged and sorted products for loading, improving timely dispatch processes.
  • Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
  • Prepared warehouse spaces for audit, ensuring orderly access to stock and supplies.
  • Kept accurate stock records using warehouse inventory management software.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
  • Attended shift briefings to understand work requirements.
  • Ensured picking documentation was completed correctly.
  • Maintained high levels of cleanliness in working areas, meeting compliance standards for health, safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
  • Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
  • Performed duties safely in line with warehouse rules, promoting best working practices.
  • Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
  • Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
  • Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.

Education

GCSEs - Syllabus including mathematics , English, science

Kelsey park school
Beckenham, Bromley
09.1990 - 07.1993

GCSEs - Mathematics ,English, science

Kemnal Technology College
Sidcup
09.1988 - 07.1990

Skills

  • Exceptional timekeeping
  • UK driving regulations
  • Fuel efficiency techniques
  • Route and schedule planning
  • Pre-loading inspections
  • Handballing
  • Truck safety inspections
  • Cargo securing
  • Safety compliance
  • Cargo loading and unloading
  • UK transportation laws
  • Curtainsider loading
  • International long-distance driving
  • Driver CPC
  • Outstanding communication
  • GPS technology expertise
  • Radio communications
  • Heavy lifting
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • Tramping out
  • Wide loaded with escorts
  • Hiab hook only

Timeline

Long haul truck driver with hiab

WS Transportation
11.2022 - 12.2023

Hiab driver class 2

Cleveland cables
08.2017 - 11.2022

HGV class 2 driver

Swanstaff recruitment
03.2015 - 08.2017

Warehouse worker

Allied Bakeries
06.2001 - 03.2015

GCSEs - Syllabus including mathematics , English, science

Kelsey park school
09.1990 - 07.1993

GCSEs - Mathematics ,English, science

Kemnal Technology College
09.1988 - 07.1990
Frank HarrisDriver class 2