- i enjoy watching football and boxing
- I enjoy socialising with friends
George Shipgood
Minster on sea,Isle of sheppy
Summary
Experienced Delivery Driver with a solid track record in logistics and customer service. Skilled in operating heavy vehicles and forklifts, ensuring timely and safe transport of goods. Expertise in route planning and navigating UK roads, consistently meeting delivery deadlines. Committed to safety standards and maintaining accurate delivery records, contributing to efficient operations and positive client relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drayman
Forest road brewery
London
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handled merchandise carefully to provide safe delivery.
- Verified accuracy of loaded and unloaded goods against delivery paperwork, ensuring compliance and reducing errors.
- Followed highway code and traffic laws throughout deliveries.
- Carried out vehicle maintenance, oil checks and assessed tyre pressure before long journeys.
- Drove to assigned locations within delivery schedules.
- Cultivated strong relationships with regular customers, resulting in increased loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
- Completed delivery paperwork and logbooks, submitting to managers daily.
- Operated forklifts safely to transport goods and materials throughout warehouse, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Operated forklift machinery safely, adhering to all health and safety regulations to minimise workplace accidents.
- Transported and stacked loads, prioritising load safety and security.
- Located and moved stock throughout warehouses using forklifts, pallets and crates.
- Communicated effectively with warehouse personnel and drivers to coordinate efficient loading and unloading schedules.
- Moved large, bulky items using fork lift vehicles with correct procedures.
EAG Groundworks
EAG
Norwich, Northfolk
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines and deliver quality results.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Dug trenches for pipes and structural footings.
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators and dumper trucks, for efficient ground excavation and material transportation.
- Laid concrete foundations, paths, and floors with precision, following structural specifications.
- Wore safety clothing and equipment to ensure site compliance.
- Took instruction well to meet daily site activity targets.
- Installed drainage and sewer systems, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards.
- Prepared and levelled construction sites by removing debris and digging trenches, ensuring a stable foundation for subsequent work.
SD Enterprises
SD enterprise
Norwich , Great Yarmouth
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Picked and packed customer orders accurately, ensuring timely fulfilment of daily productivity targets.
- Picked customer orders accurately, ensuring timely dispatch and customer satisfaction.
- Picked orders to reach Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
- Regularly exceeded performance and productivity targets through accurate, efficient picking and packing.
- Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase efficiency.
- Understood warehouse product placement, enabling efficient picking and packing services.
- Scanned, sorted and diverted packages to appropriate warehouse departments for ease of access and accurate tracking.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery vehicles, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, minimising damage to goods and ensuring timely dispatch.
- Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays.
- Identified and reported any damaged stock, facilitating swift resolution and replacement.
- Reported missing or damaged items to management, quickly resolving stock issues to maintain production line efficiency.
- Transferred materials weighing up to 10kg above head using safe manual lifting techniques.
- Assessed packages and counted stock to ensure delivery accuracy before unloading and processing.
- Collaborated with team members to optimise warehouse space, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Followed strict guidelines for handling hazardous materials, prioritising safety and compliance.
- Sorted and processed cargo into assigned categories before shipping.
- Stayed within safety guidelines when handling cargo and working in hazardous environments.
- Created balanced, stable and organised stacks of goods inside warehouse.
- Minimised breakage by securing loads securely onto crates before transport.
- Transported pallets and heavy stock using forklift equipment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, ensuring accurate stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
- Communicated effectively with logistics teams to coordinate deliveries and collections.
- Observed safety protocols, team-lift specifications and hazard-reporting regulations to safeguard assets and team members.
- Recognised and reported defective material and equipment to warehouse supervisor.
- Observed safety protocols, team-lift specifications and hazard-reporting regulations to safeguard assets and team members.
Skills
- Heavy Goods Vehicle operation
- Driving licence category ce
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Load safety management
- Logistics coordination
- Route planning
- GPS and navigation apps
- Time management
- Forklift operation
- Delivery documentation
- Multi-Drop delivery experience
- Picking and packing
- Order picking and processing
- Inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service
- Customer communication
- Customer relations
- Punctual and reliable
- Responsible driver
- Responsible driving
- Long drive stamina
- Physical fitness level
- Adaptive problem solving
- Decision making
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Friendly demeanour
- Positive attitude
- Patience under pressure
- Manual handling
- Vehicle cleaning standards
- Local area knowledge
- Time-management
- Effective communication
- Safe driving practice
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Packing procedures
- Local area knowledge
- Physical fitness level
Certification
- Full Licence
- Counter balance certified
- reach truck certified
- first aid certified
Interests
Timeline
Drayman
Forest road brewery
05.2022 - 01.2026
EAG Groundworks
EAG
01.2016 - 04.2020
SD Enterprises
SD enterprise
01.2012 - 02.2016