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James Hurles

Hgv driver
Uddingston,Lanarkshire

Summary

Dependable HGV Class 1 Driver with [Number] years of [Type] driving experience. Adept in [Type] trunking, ensuring timely and effective completion of deliveries in line with company targets. [Area of certification] cardholder. [Area of certification] certified HGV Class 1 Driver with [Number] years of [Type] driving experience. Ensuring accurate, efficient delivery of [Type] through excellent organisation and [Type] management skills. 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 student seeking flexible HGV driving position. Quick learner, eager to contribute to driving team and gain practical experience. Offers excellent communication and active listening skills to understand and follow complex instructions. 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. Experienced [Job Title] experienced in HGV driving. Focused and reliable for smooth loading, transportation and dispatch services. Forklift qualified. Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
11
11

11 Years service in the reme .army reserve.

Work history

HGV Class 1 Driver

Morrisons
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
11.1992 - Current
  • 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.
  • Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
  • Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
  • Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
  • Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
  • Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.

Driver fitter

Placketts transport
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
06.1983 - 06.1991
  • Provided vehicle repair and maintenance recommendations to customers, outlining costs and [Type] details to maintain transparency and build trust.
  • Rotated and balanced tires to ensure even wear.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
  • Scheduled and carried out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
  • Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments.
  • Aligned and adjusted vehicle steering, motors and brakes.
  • Located and diagnosed engine faults.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Tested and serviced motor vehicles with emphasis on Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Education

City&guilds - Motor engineering

Motherwell technical college
Motherwell
08/1976 - 05/1979

Skills

  • Driver CPC
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • Exceptional timekeeping
  • Cargo securing
  • Class 1 HGV certified
  • Heavy lifting
  • UK driving regulations
  • Safety compliance
  • Detailed driving logs
  • Truck repairs and maintenance
  • Pre-loading inspections
  • HGV maintenance
  • Truck safety inspections
  • National road network expertise
  • Curtainsider loading
  • Client communication
  • Delivery record management
  • Fuel efficiency techniques
  • Handballing
  • Route and schedule planning

Languages

English
Native language
English
Beginner
A1

Timeline

HGV Class 1 Driver

Morrisons
11.1992 - Current

Driver fitter

Placketts transport
06.1983 - 06.1991

City&guilds - Motor engineering

Motherwell technical college
08/1976 - 05/1979
James HurlesHgv driver