Gary Raymond Whitehead
Emneth,Norfolk
Summary
Transport professional with experience in operating HGV Class 1 and 2 vehicles. Skilled in ensuring safe and timely delivery of goods, maintaining vehicle condition, and adhering to all traffic regulations. Adept at route planning, load securing, and providing excellent customer service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
HGV Class 1 Driver
PJ Thory
Coates, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
04.2026 - Current
- Completed delivery paperwork and logbooks, ensuring accuracy for daily manager review.
- Safely operated HGV Class 2 vehicles across various routes, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Reported vehicle defects or safety concerns promptly, maintaining high road safety standards.
- Drove to assigned locations efficiently, consistently meeting delivery schedules.
- Used quick-thinking and UK road knowledge to re-route during traffic delays.
- Delivered goods to clients on time, enhancing customer satisfaction and company reputation.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Openfield Agriculture
Bressingham, Norfolk
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Maintained clean, safe working environments, reducing accident risks for team and customers.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Engaged with customers to identify needs, enhancing service delivery and satisfaction.
- Prepared a range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Adhered to schedule by effectively planning and coordinating daily tasks and resources.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of industry trends, informing process improvements and operational decisions.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Forterra Building Products
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
04.2015 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule vehicle services, minimising downtime and ensuring operational readiness.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, or damage promptly, facilitating swift repairs and maintenance.
- Adhered to all traffic and transport laws, minimising risks and upholding company reputation.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Followed highway code and traffic laws throughout deliveries.
- Managed documentation for each delivery, including timesheets, delivery notes, and fuel receipts.
- Recorded driving hours, breaks, and rest periods accurately using digital tachographs, supporting compliance with legal requirements.
- Used quick-thinking and UK road knowledge to re-route during traffic delays.
- Drove to assigned locations within delivery schedules.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Navigated efficiently through various routes, utilising GPS and traditional maps to meet delivery deadlines.
- Carried out vehicle maintenance, oil checks and assessed tyre pressure before long journeys.
- Checked loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
- Secured loads throughout pre-determined routes, ensuring safety of public and goods during transport.
HGV Class 2 Driver
Shanks Waste Management Ltd
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
01.1998 - 04.2015
- Safely operated HGV Class 2 vehicles across various routes, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Completed delivery paperwork and logbooks, submitting to managers daily.
- Drove to assigned locations within delivery schedules.
- Used excellent, attentive and friendly customer service techniques when communicating with customers during deliveries.
- Re-routed during traffic delays using quick-thinking and UK road knowledge to ensure timely deliveries.
- Conducted regular inspections and performance tests to maintain trucks in safe and efficient working order.
- Complied with all traffic laws and regulations, contributing to a safe driving record.
- Skilfully and efficiently manoeuvred vehicles within tight spaces to avoid accidents.
- Followed company guidelines and procedures at all times by taking breaks when allocated, following planned routes and delivering goods on time.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, or damage promptly, facilitating swift repairs and maintenance.
- Collaborated with other drivers to share best practices and improve overall team efficiency.
- Planned routes and navigated effectively to optimise fuel efficiency and meet delivery schedules.
HGV Class 2 Driver
Hales Waste Control Ltd
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
05.1991 - 01.1998
- Achieved punctual deliveries through strategic planning and coordination.
- Delivered services on time and to quality standards.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Resolved complaints through effective communication and problem-solving, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Interacted with customers to identify needs and provide tailored service.
Education
GCSEs - N/A
Bretton Woods High School
Peterborough01-1979
Skills
- HGV operation proficiency
- HGV class 2 licence
- Category CE driving licence
- Digital tachograph card
- Vehicle inspection
- Lorry safety inspections
- Load security
- Traffic law adherence
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Safe driving practices
- Flatbed lorry operation
- Flatbed truck experience
- Curtainside lorry safety
- Long haul transport
- Transportation logs
- Delivery logbook management
- Route planning
- Rerouting
- Schedule management
- GPS proficiency
- Garmin Dezl 780 LMT-D operation
- Problem solving
- Quick decision making
- Time management
- Long drive stamina
- Flexible working hours
- Calm under pressure
- Patience under pressure
- Positive attitude
- Reversing large vehicles
- Calm under pressure
- Reversing large vehicles
Timeline
HGV Class 1 Driver
PJ Thory
04.2026 - Current
HGV Class 1 Driver
Openfield Agriculture
03.2026 - 04.2026
HGV Class 1 Driver
Forterra Building Products
04.2015 - 03.2026
HGV Class 2 Driver
Shanks Waste Management Ltd
01.1998 - 04.2015
HGV Class 2 Driver
Hales Waste Control Ltd
05.1991 - 01.1998
GCSEs - N/A
Bretton Woods High School