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Igor cernak

Igor cernak

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Summary

Experienced HGV driver with background in managing high-volume HGV deliveries across rural and urban areas. Knowledgeable about vehicle maintenance and conducts full inspections prior to loading. Regularly exceeds delivery turnaround times through careful route planning. Hardworking transport professional with proven skills in completing prompt, accurate heavy-goods delivery services. Autonomous and reliable, consistently meeting daily route demands. Physically fit for safe, secure manual lifting and loading. Confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands. Experienced in HGV driving. Focused and reliable for smooth loading, transportation and dispatch services. Forklift qualified.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Class 1 Driver

HGV, Wincanton
Banbury, Banbury
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Updated customers of service delays for optimised clarity on delivery times.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
  • Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
  • Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
  • Tolerated high levels of stress when driving long distances and new routes.

HGV Class 1 Driver

DPD
Bicester, Bicester
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • National delivery with double deck trailers (16 foot trailers)
  • Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
  • Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods using forklift trucks and following safety standards.
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
  • Stored goods strategically for accessibility purposes.
  • Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
  • Employed defensive driving technique to anticipate potential dangers and avoid collisions.
  • Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
  • Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.

HGV Class 2 Driver

BIDVEST FOODSERVICE
Banbury, Banbury
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Multidrop delivery, temperature control goods
  • Operated tail lift safely to move pallets and boxes.

  • Stored goods strategically for accessibility purposes.
  • Checked appropriate load security and weight distribution according to safe working practices.
  • Used handball techniques for smooth loading and unloading of packages.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
  • Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods using forklift trucks and following safety standards.
  • Coordinated movements with team and members of public.
  • Ensured proofs of deliveries were consistently signed and processed on time.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.

Waiter bartender

Le Pain Quotidien
London
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
  • Neatly set tables before guests' arrival, preparing and setting cutlery and refilling condiments.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
  • Applied expertise to pour, mix and serve wide variety of drinks in line with customer's expectations.
  • Increased order value by upselling sides, drinks and desserts.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food prep, dishwashing and plating food.

ADR driver

Linde
Brno, Czech
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • International driving with adr goods
  • Tramper work
  • Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
  • Assessed delivery weights to maintain compliance with load limitations.
  • Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.
  • Stored goods strategically for accessibility purposes.
  • Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
  • Cleaned all surfaces of debris and dust.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods using forklift trucks and following safety standards.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Coach Driver

Lecher CZ
Brno, Czech
05.2012 - 06.2013
  • National driving with all size of bus
  • Later doing international trips for people
  • Japo autodoprava s.r.o., Driver B + C, domestic delivery

Waiter bartender

Bar Freddy
Pohořelice , Czech
02.2010 - 04.2012
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Totalled bills for customers and accepted payment via cheque, currency and card payments.
  • Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
  • Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.

Education

Certificate of higher education in Automotive Technology -

Automotive and design
Moravsky krumlov
2010

Skills

  • Just In Time stock control
  • Time management
  • Roadside assistance
  • Flatbed experience
  • Hydraulics operation
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Strategic loading methods
  • Route optimisation
  • Safety protocols

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Czech
Advanced
C1
Polish
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Slovak
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Class 1 Driver

HGV, Wincanton
11.2021 - 03.2024

HGV Class 1 Driver

DPD
03.2018 - 11.2021

HGV Class 2 Driver

BIDVEST FOODSERVICE
02.2017 - 10.2017

Waiter bartender

Le Pain Quotidien
08.2015 - 05.2017

ADR driver

Linde
07.2013 - 08.2015

Coach Driver

Lecher CZ
05.2012 - 06.2013

Waiter bartender

Bar Freddy
02.2010 - 04.2012

Certificate of higher education in Automotive Technology -

Automotive and design

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