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jamie godfree

linconshire,spalding

Summary

Experienced in operating Class 1 HGVs, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods across various routes. Well-versed in vehicle maintenance, road safety regulations, and route planning. Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of service.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Class 1 HGV Driver/shunter

freshlinc
linconshire, pinchbeck
02.2023 - Current

Completed daily vehicle and trailer walk-around checks, logging mechanical defects promptly.

Recorded defects through defect applications, routing repairs to workshop promptly.

Maintained cab and trailer cleanliness, keeping areas tidy and presentable.

  • Handled digital tachograph cards, recording driving hours and rest breaks accurately.
  • Maintained compliance records under EU and UK drivers’ hours rules.
  • Operated heavy goods vehicles within legal speed limits and route restrictions.
  • Completed delivery notes, organising manifests and required documentation.
  • Practised defensive driving and fuel-efficient techniques to minimise vehicle wear.
  • Inspected and secured loads using ratchet straps or loading bars with cups.
  • Monitored load weights to meet axle limits and legal vehicle weight.
  • Managed temperature-controlled trailer settings for chilled or frozen food ambient runs.
  • Tracked temperature logs closely for refrigerated and frozen logistics runs.
  • Coordinated safe loading and unloading processes with warehouse teams using manual handling.
  • Supervised loading and unloading safety with warehouse teams using correct manual handling.

HGV Driver Class 1

Stobart energy
rotherham
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Detected vehicle and trailer defects during daily checks to reduce downtime.
  • Reported route issues while planning deliveries around congestion, roadworks, and low bridges.
  • Swept biomass debris from walking floor and moving floor ejector trailers, 90m³–120m³ capacity.
  • Operated pto and troubleshot hydraulic systems.
  • Handled manual and automatic tarp systems for reliable load coverage.
  • Managed biomass logistics, renewable energy supply chains, agricultural and forestry haulage.

HGV Driver Class 1/2 apprentice

Gregory Distribution
oxfordshire, thame
06.2017 - 12.2019
  • Completed HGV apprenticeship modules, covering Level 1 Maths and English classes 1 and 2.
  • Managed daily vehicle walk-around checks using digital reporting applications.
  • Owned daily defect recording via digital reports to maintain roadworthiness standards.
  • Directed checks of strapped and secured payloads, ensuring safe transit and minimal damage.
  • Coordinated careful use of tail-lifts, manual handling aids, and specialty pumping equipment.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to unexpected changes in schedules and routes.

Floor Layer

PSR industrial flooring
barnsley, south yorkshire
01.2006 - 04.2017
  • Repaired deep concrete spalling and cracks using fast-cure cementitious patches.

Applied epoxy and resin coatings for durable surface protection.

  • Installed multi-layer self-leveling epoxy polyurethane with anti-slip quartz aggregate.
  • Managed chemical-resistant resin mixing ratios to prevent premature curing.
  • Fitted hygienic coved skirting profiles for pharmaceutical and food audits.
  • Operated handheld and mobile scabblers grinders and shotblaster for floor prep.
  • Prepared subfloor surfaces for installation, guaranteeing a level base for outcomes.
  • Operated multi-head planetary grinders for high-sheen polished concrete finishes.
  • Poured and finished heavy-duty polymer-modified cementitious screeds ahead of deadlines.
  • Applied liquid densifiers and protective sealants to extend industrial floor longevity.

Education

shelly high school
huddersfield

Skills

    full driving licence and cpc

  • Route planning
  • Load securing
  • Temperature control
  • Manual handling
  • Positive attitude
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Effective judgement

Timeline

Class 1 HGV Driver/shunter

freshlinc
02.2023 - Current

HGV Driver Class 1

Stobart energy
01.2020 - 01.2023

HGV Driver Class 1/2 apprentice

Gregory Distribution
06.2017 - 12.2019

Floor Layer

PSR industrial flooring
01.2006 - 04.2017

shelly high school
jamie godfree