Graham Coogan
kent,Select...
Summary
Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
waste supervisor
Royal Greenwich Council
Royal Greenwich, City of London
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
- Observed worker activities to assess safety compliance and identify enforcement gaps.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
Refuse Vehicle Driver
Royal Greenwich Council
Greenwich, City of London
06.2006 - 05.2016
- Collected domestic waste at pre-arranged locations.
- Tidied bins and recycling containers to safe curbside locations after collection.
- Operated lifting equipment to carry and empty bins.
- Supported safe driving and loading of bin lorries on roads.
- Drove bin collection lorries following safety requirements and driving standards.
- Picked up waste and recyclables within allotted curbside collection times.
- Enforced restrictions on waste allowance and type.
- Emptied lorry bins and sorted waste for relevant depot locations.
- Educated members of public on local waste management practices.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Powells Transport
Dartford, Kent
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
- Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
- Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
Education
O Level - Maths
St Paul's Academy
London 09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - English
St Paul's Academy
London 09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - Science
St Paul's Academy
London 09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - Needle work
St Paul's Academy
London 09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - Home Economics
St Paul's Academy
London 09.1975 - 06.1978
NVQ Level 1 - Waste Management
Greenwich Community College
London 09.2017 - 06.2018
NVQ Level 2 - Waste Management
Greenwich Community College
London 09.2019 - 06.2020
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Continuous improvement
- Workforce training
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Hazardous waste management
- Time management
- Route logs
- Vehicle inspections
- Safety standards and protocols
- Database Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Waste Management
Greenwich Community College
09.2019 - 06.2020
NVQ Level 1 - Waste Management
Greenwich Community College
09.2017 - 06.2018
waste supervisor
Royal Greenwich Council
06.2016 - 06.2023
Refuse Vehicle Driver
Royal Greenwich Council
06.2006 - 05.2016
HGV Class 1 Driver
Powells Transport
06.2004 - 05.2006
O Level - Maths
St Paul's Academy
09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - English
St Paul's Academy
09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - Science
St Paul's Academy
09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - Needle work
St Paul's Academy
09.1975 - 06.1978
O Level - Home Economics
St Paul's Academy
09.1975 - 06.1978
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