Graham Turner
Little Clacton,Essex
Summary
Friendly Postman with experience delivering punctual, correct postal service in all conditions. Plans and prepares well to manage changing priorities. Fit and healthy to meet physically demanding job requirements.
Dependable Postman known for timely deliveries and excellent customer service. Skilled in navigating routes and ensuring parcels reach recipients in perfect condition. Always ready to go extra mile to ensure satisfaction and maintain positive community relationship.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Hard-working postman with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Organised and dependable postman with 23 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Postman
Royal Mail Delivery Office
Brightlingsea, Essex
2003.03 - Current
- Offered flexible hours to provide additional support in busy seasonal periods.
- Operated hand-held scanners efficiently for tracking parcel status resulting in updated records.
- Exhibited strong physical stamina carrying heavy bags full of mail and packages regularly.
- Navigated through diverse weather conditions to deliver mails on time.
- Followed prescribed routes daily to ensure reliable service maintaining schedule consistency.
- Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
- Provided faultless levels of customer service, building trusted relations for optimised brand reputation.
- Delivered parcels and letters to urban and rural locations, ensuring accuracy.
- Organised mail deliveries by priority and nearest location.
- Carried out thorough vehicle checks, aiding preventative maintenance for minimal service disruption.
- Completed sorting and delivery tasks in line with target timeframes.
- Walked between mail locations carrying bags or pushing carts of mail.
- Adhered to security policies to maintain service integrity.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
Parcel delivery driver
Parcelforce Worldwide
Lakeside, Essex
2000.05 - 2002.06
- Adapted quickly to changing routes due to road works or traffic conditions.
- Collected signatures from recipients as proof of delivery, maintaining accountability.
- Managed paperwork accurately, aiding in efficient record-keeping.
- Counted parcels before departure, verifying load accuracy.
- Secured parcels during transport to prevent shifting or falling.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team, ensuring smooth operations.
- Checked vehicle before each shift to ensure safety standards were met.
- Verified parcel contents for correct deliveries.
- Ensured timely delivery by following proper routes and schedules.
- Reported any mechanical issues promptly to maintain vehicle performance.
- Followed traffic laws strictly, promoting safe driving habits.
- Used GPS systems proficiently for accurate route planning.
- Loaded and unloaded parcels to prevent damage.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Handled fragile items carefully, preventing product damage.
- Safely loaded and unloaded packages with zero material damage.
- Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
- Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
- Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.
- Maximised vehicle performance by completing basic vehicle maintenance, including air pressure checks and oil changes.
- Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Maintained positive, helpful attitude to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Planned most efficient route to meet daily delivery goals.
- Sorted goods for delivery based on routes.
Produce assistant
J Sainsbury
Chadwell Heath, Barking and Dagenham
1993.04 - 2000.05
- Contributed to stock rotation, maintaining optimum freshness.
- Improved product freshness by conducting regular quality checks.
- Fulfilled replenishment duties diligently resulting in consistently well-stocked displays.
- Identified damaged goods, enhancing overall product quality.
- Assisted customers for improved shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient work flow.
- Supported colleagues during busy periods ensuring smooth operation of the department.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Unloaded delivery lorries to ensure timely stocking of produce.
- Maintained well-stocked shelves through efficient unloading and organising of goods.
- Enhanced store cleanliness with diligent maintenance tasks.
- Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
Education
GCSE -Maths (C),Computer Studies (B),English (D) -
Robert Clack School
Dagenham 1986.09 - 1991.07
Skills
- Adaptability - Comfortable in changing conditions, shift-based roles and weather
- Reliability / Time Management - Used to early starts and completing routes/tasks independently and efficiently
- Physical Stamina - Accustomed to walking long distances, working outdoors and performing physically demanding tasks
- Communication Skills - Confident in receiving and giving clear instructions, including under pressure and in busy environments
- Customer & Public Interaction - Regularly interacting with members of the public in a respectful and professional manner
Timeline
Postman
Royal Mail Delivery Office
2003.03 - Current
Parcel delivery driver
Parcelforce Worldwide
2000.05 - 2002.06
Produce assistant
J Sainsbury
1993.04 - 2000.05
GCSE -Maths (C),Computer Studies (B),English (D) -
Robert Clack School
1986.09 - 1991.07