Ian Hoole
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced professional with over 15 years in the electric recycling industry working with local councils, holding an HGV class 2 licence and a digital tachograph card. Demonstrates expertise in truck safety inspections, load security procedures, and working time regulations adherence. Skilled in handling pallet trucks, tail-lift operation, and using ratchet straps, with a proven ability to maintain order processing efficiency and communicate effectively with dispatch. Notable for calmness under pressure and proficiency with curtain-sided lorries. Career goals include further enhancing logistics operations through advanced safety practices and efficient load management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV class 2 driver
Wiser recycling
Huddersfield, west Yorkshire
2008.11 - 2026.05
- Gained 18 years experience driving rigid since acquiring HGV licence.
- Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
- Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
- Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism, maintaining company reputation.
- Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
- Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
- Delivered customer orders accurately and on time.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
- Showcased skill in handling heavy and dangerous goods.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, reducing turnaround times.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
- Operated tail lift safely to move pallets and boxes.
Welder fabricator
BRC Enginering
Barnsley, West Yorkshire
1999.04 - 2008.11
- Delivered quality workmanship with adherence to required standards.
- Performed technical drawings interpretation accurately, minimising errors in final output.
- Cut materials with precision using power saws, achieving accurate results.
- Maintained high production levels through proficient use of various welding techniques.
- Installed new parts onto machines, improving operational efficiency.
- Fabricated large steel structures to precise specifications.
- Repaired heavy machinery parts, extending equipment life.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, physics, Technical Drawing and Motor Vehicle Studies
Outwood Grange High School
Outwood, WakefieldSkills
- HGV class 2 licence, clean licence
- 15 years working in the electric recycling industry
- 7 years ADR experience currently expired
- Digital tachograph card
- Working time regulations adherence
- Truck safety inspections
- Tail-lift operation
- Handling pallet trucks
- Handling documentation
- Use of ratchet straps
- Experience with curtain-sided lorries
- Load security procedures
- Communication with dispatch
- Order processing efficiency
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
HGV class 2 driver
Wiser recycling
2008.11 - 2026.05
Welder fabricator
BRC Enginering
1999.04 - 2008.11
GCSEs - Maths, physics, Technical Drawing and Motor Vehicle Studies
Outwood Grange High School