Jeremy Gentle
Southampton,Hants
Summary
Punctual and efficient Delivery Driver known for reliability, route planning and excellent customer interactions. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly and professional service at all times. Responsible Driver adept at navigation and efficient, on-time deliveries. Possess comprehensive visual memory and excellent sense of direction. Deliver packages while safely driving and in urban environments. Using excellent navigation skills to find alternate routes due to road delays. Interfacing with customers in a friendly and positive way.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Multi drop delivery driver
Acclaim Logistics
Southampton, England
2011.05 - Current
- Interacted politely and professionally with customers, building and maintaining positive relationships to uphold company management
- Collected orders from delivery warehouse, strategically loading goods into delivery vehicle according to delivery routes.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with regular customers.
- Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
- Sorted goods for delivery based on routes.
- Contacted customers ahead of parcel drop-offs, effectively confirming and coordinating delivery times.
- Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Carried heavy items to customers' desired location using best moving and handling practices.
Self employed courier
DHL
Southampton, Hampshire
2001.03 - 2011.03
- Collected proof-of-delivery signatures, verifying recipient identification before releasing deliveries.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and in adherence with road safety regulations.
Motor vehicle mechanic
Totton car body repairs
Southampton, Hampshire
1984.09 - 2010.07
- Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy
- Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
- Protected against accidents by carefully handling tools and chemicals.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
- Aligned and adjusted vehicle steering, motors and brakes.
Education
GCSEs -
Testwood School
Southampton 1980.09 - 1984.05
City and Guilds - Vehicle repair
Southampton Tech college
Southampton 1985.09 - 1988.08
Timeline
Multi drop delivery driver
Acclaim Logistics
2011.05 - Current
Self employed courier
DHL
2001.03 - 2011.03
City and Guilds - Vehicle repair
Southampton Tech college
1985.09 - 1988.08
Motor vehicle mechanic
Totton car body repairs
1984.09 - 2010.07
GCSEs -
Testwood School
1980.09 - 1984.05