Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Ivan Mcnicol

Abergele,Conwy

Summary

I have held a driving license since 1987. I have held a HGV class 1 license since 1995.

HGV driver

Small business management

Warehouse operative

Sales direct and business

Computer operating and programming

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work history

HGV Shunter

XPO Logistics
Flint, Flintshire
2023.03 - Current

Moving trailers around the site.

Strapping loads for safety.

Adhering to all safety regulations on site.

HGV Class 1 Driver

Tuffnells Parcels Express
Stafford, Staffordshire
2017.01 - 2022.03

Night trunk driver, delivering trailers and rigid and drag with drop boxes to depots throughout the country.

HGV class 1 driver

For Farmers
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2014.06 - 2017.12

This job involved tipper trailers and using blower pumps on trailers to deliver animal feed to farmers.

HGV class 1 driver

Tuffnells Parcels Express
Stafford, Staffordshire
2008.01 - 2014.06

Night trunk driver, delivering trailers and rigid and drag with drop boxes to depots throughout the country.

Manager

Owned small retail business
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2007.10 - 2010.10

I owned a small retail business, my wife ran the shop day to day and I made sure it kept running smoothly.

Stock management.

Made sure all safety regulations were adhered to.

Ensured all bills were paid on time.

Managed end of year accounts.

HGV class 1 driver

Direct Recruitment
Stafford, Staffordshire
1994.06 - 2008.12

Working for various companies driving all kinds of vehicles.

Class 1

Class 2

Rigid and drag

Curtain siders

Fridge trailers

Tippers

Warehouse operative

Direct Recruitment
Stafford, Staffordshire
1993.09 - 1994.06
  • Worked in various companies, including frozen food warehouses.
  • Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
  • Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.

Sales Representative

Total Solutions
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
1992.03 - 1993.09
  • Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
  • Achieved sales goals and service performance goals.
  • Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services.
  • Prepared sales contracts.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.

Sales Representative

I.G.S windows
Sheffield, North Yorkshire
1989.03 - 1993.08
  • Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
  • Achieved sales goals.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services.
  • Adapted sales techniques to specific clients and promoted products based on individualised client needs.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.

Computer Programmer

Stoke ITEC
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
1986.06 - 1989.03

I started off on a YTS scheme and learnt all aspects of computers including, Programming, Database, Data entry, Electronics.

I obtained a City & Guilds 472 for this course I then took a full time job as a programmer for a company called Malthus Instruments rewriting their software programme for the stores system.

I also attended college night course to obtain a City & Guilds 417 in Cobol programming.

Education

City & Guilds 417, 472 - Computers

Stoke ITEC
Stoke-on-Trent
1987-08

GCSEs - English

Moorside High School
Stoke-on-Trent
1986-06

GCSEs - Computer Studies

Moorside High School
Stoke-on-Trent
1986-06

GCSEs - Commerce

Moorside High School
Stoke-on-Trent
1986-06

GCSEs - Maths

Moorside High School
Stoke-on-Trent
1986-06

Skills

  • GPS technology expertise
  • Driver CPC
  • Fuel efficiency techniques
  • Route and schedule planning
  • UK driving regulations
  • Fridge trailers
  • Curtain sider loading
  • Rigid and drag
  • Tipper work
  • Blower and pump food deliveries
  • Pre-loading inspections
  • Client communication
  • Truck safety inspections
  • UK transportation laws
  • Logistical planning
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • Cargo loading and unloading
  • Cargo securing
  • Class 1 HGV certified
  • Safety compliance
  • Managed a small retail business
  • Warehouse operative
  • Sales Experience in direct and business sales
  • Computer operating and programming experience

Timeline

HGV Shunter

XPO Logistics
2023.03 - Current

HGV Class 1 Driver

Tuffnells Parcels Express
2017.01 - 2022.03

HGV class 1 driver

For Farmers
2014.06 - 2017.12

HGV class 1 driver

Tuffnells Parcels Express
2008.01 - 2014.06

Manager

Owned small retail business
2007.10 - 2010.10

HGV class 1 driver

Direct Recruitment
1994.06 - 2008.12

Warehouse operative

Direct Recruitment
1993.09 - 1994.06

Sales Representative

Total Solutions
1992.03 - 1993.09

Sales Representative

I.G.S windows
1989.03 - 1993.08

Computer Programmer

Stoke ITEC
1986.06 - 1989.03

City & Guilds 417, 472 - Computers

Stoke ITEC

GCSEs - English

Moorside High School

GCSEs - Computer Studies

Moorside High School

GCSEs - Commerce

Moorside High School

GCSEs - Maths

Moorside High School
Ivan Mcnicol