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TruckDriver
John Evans

John Evans

Chislehurst,Kent

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. Deliver packages while safely driving [Type] and [Type] in urban environments. Using excellent navigation skills to find alternate routes due to road delays. Interfacing with customers in a friendly and positive way. Possessing excellent maths skills to quickly manage cash transactions. Punctual Delivery Driver possessing current [Type] and clean driving record. Safety-conscious and proactive in inspecting and maintaining vehicles. Focused on ensuring accurate delivery records, recording tracking information and completing driver log and vehicle performance forms.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work history

Delivery Van Driver

Lambeth plumbing and heating supplies
London
12.2021 - 10.2023
  • Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with clients, promptly advising changes in schedule and delivery times to ensure satisfaction.
  • Performed vehicle safety checks, identified issues and arranged prompt repair to minimise delivery disruptions.
  • Evaluated driving routes, identifying limitations and suggesting adjustments that boosted delivery efficiency.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded [Number] parcels per day, lifting and carrying objects of [Number]+ kg.
  • Minimised complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, promptly advising of schedule changes.
  • Reported delivery goods and document errors to management, enabling prompt resolution.
  • Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
  • Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
  • Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.

General Builder

John Norman
London, London
04.2016 - 02.2020

General building work, replacing floors, manual handling, moving materials, assisting with relaying of wooden floors, carpets, and decorating as required.

Gardener

D L Southern
London and Surrey., London
04.2016 - 03.2019
  • Improved herbaceous borders through weeding, seasonal pruning and cutting back.
  • Cleared weeds, leaves and snow, applying salt to hard surfaces when necessary.
  • Maintained and serviced garden machinery, increasing average equipment lifespan.

Broadcast Engineer

BT OPENREACH
London
04.1989 - 10.2015
  • Installed and maintained various types of Broadcast service products.
  • Used components and equipment to configure networks and integrate systems.
  • Monitored systems and determined needs for upgrades and enhancements.
  • Travelled to off-site locations to complete necessary service work.
  • Identified and replaced faulty components to avoid work disruptions.
  • was part of the call out team, providing 24/7 broadcast network support, travelling to customers anywhere in the UK, at short notice.

Postman

Royal Mail Group
Woolwich, London
11.1987 - 03.1989
  • Handled packages with care to maintain product integrity, reporting issues of damage through [Task].
  • Distributed flyers and postcards to promote mailing services.
  • Maintained exceptional service times during peak delivery seasons for consistent levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided faultless levels of customer service, building trusted relations for optimised brand reputation.

Education

GCSEs -

Abbey Wood comprehensive school
London
09/1975 - 06/1981

Certificate of Higher Education - Telecommunications

Erith technical college
09/1990 - 06/1992

Skills

  • Multidrop delivery
  • Manual handling
  • Route planning
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Item collection
  • Loading techniques
  • Vehicle safety checks
  • Road safety
  • GPS and navigation apps
  • Vehicle assessment
  • Multi-drop deliveries
  • Mileage log maintenance
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Safety compliance
  • Responsible driver
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Commercial delivering
  • Courteous and polite demeanour
  • Safety conscious
  • GPS and route planning
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Vehicle fuelling
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Local area knowledge

Languages

English
Beginner

Timeline

Delivery Van Driver

Lambeth plumbing and heating supplies
12.2021 - 10.2023

General Builder

John Norman
04.2016 - 02.2020

Gardener

D L Southern
04.2016 - 03.2019

Broadcast Engineer

BT OPENREACH
04.1989 - 10.2015

Postman

Royal Mail Group
11.1987 - 03.1989

GCSEs -

Abbey Wood comprehensive school
09/1975 - 06/1981

Certificate of Higher Education - Telecommunications

Erith technical college
09/1990 - 06/1992
John Evans