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james knibbs

bourne,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly skilled and reliable professional with extensive expertise in mechanic tools operation, load weight estimation, and vehicle maintenance awareness. Demonstrates exceptional adherence to road traffic laws and dedication to on-time deliveries. Holds HGV qualification and licence category C, ensuring safe and efficient transport operations. Proficient in forklift operations, fire safety trained, and committed to daily vehicle checks and load securing. Known for patience, courtesy, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to weather conditions. Career goal: To leverage skills in a challenging logistics role that values dedication to cleanliness and recycling process understanding.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Skip driver

Mountains Miduk
Caythorpe, Lincolnshire
03.2021 - Current

delivering and collecting skips

  • Delivered exceptional service by meeting client needs regarding specific location placements or removals of skips.
  • Utilised knowledge of local area to streamline route planning and improve efficiency of collections and deliveries.

Grab driver

fulney sand and gravel
Spalding, Lincolnshire
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided reliable service as a result of meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ensured prompt delivery of parcels by utilising effective navigation skills.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to confirm deliveries.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
  • Showcased strong ability to handle high pressure situations calmly during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and shortcuts via diligent planning.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
  • Stayed calm in emergency driving situations, prioritising safety of passengers and other drivers.
  • Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
  • Inspected vehicle and maintained road worthiness, carrying out periodic checks and requesting repairs.

Skip driver

Bullimores sand and gravel
Bourne, Lincolnshire
03.2004 - 03.2020
  • Strengthened client relations through polite, respectful interactions during pick-ups and drop-offs.
  • Followed company procedures, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times.
  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws whilst on duty, promoting a positive company image on the roadways.
  • Improved efficiency by conducting regular maintenance checks on skip lorry.
  • Upheld cleanliness standards within company vehicles, fostering a professional image.
  • Assisted in waste management processes for effective disposal of collected materials.
  • Demonstrated excellent driving skills to ensure timely skip deliveries and collections.
  • Conducted daily vehicle inspections for enhanced road safety compliance.

NM Green

tractor driver/ live stock
bulby grantham, Lincolnshire
03.1994 - 03.2004
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Bourne abbey primary school
Bourne, Lincolnshire
09.1970 - 09.1975

GCSEs - wood word metal work

Bourne secondary modern
Bourne, Lincolnshire
09.1977 - 09.1982

Skills

  • Mechanic tools operation
  • Load weight estimation
  • Weather adaptability
  • Recycling process understanding
  • Road traffic law adherence
  • On-Time deliveries
  • HGV qualification
  • Patience and courtesy
  • Licence category c
  • Vehicle maintenance awareness
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Adapting to weather conditions
  • Dedication to cleanliness
  • Fire safety trained
  • Forklift operations
  • Daily vehicle checks
  • Load securing

Timeline

Skip driver

Mountains Miduk
03.2021 - Current

Grab driver

fulney sand and gravel
03.2020 - 03.2021

Skip driver

Bullimores sand and gravel
03.2004 - 03.2020

NM Green

tractor driver/ live stock
03.1994 - 03.2004

GCSEs - wood word metal work

Bourne secondary modern
09.1977 - 09.1982

Bourne abbey primary school
09.1970 - 09.1975
james knibbs