John Shepherd
ForFar,Scotland
Summary
Driving License Number: SHEPH008261JC9FP 39
NI: PH12 95 59 D
HGV driver with expertise in chilled food distribution and multi-drop deliveries. Adept at health and safety compliance, vehicle inspections, and route planning. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while managing heavy lifting, loading and unloading tasks. Skilled in vehicle defect reporting, lorry manoeuvring, and maintaining HGV fridge temperature controls. Committed to ensuring efficient and safe delivery operations.
Self-motivated Warehouse Operative offering effective and efficient picking and packing to deadline. Delivering outstanding attention to detail in a fast-moving environments
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Class 2 HGV driver
LAIRD
forfar, Scotland
2025.01 - Current
- Collaborated with construction teams to facilitate smooth operations at sites.
- Delivered high-quality concrete by correctly operating mixer truck controls.
- Maintained high safety standards whilst operating heavy machinery for the protection of self and others.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries made, aiding effective tracking and management.
- Maintained safety standards for reduced road incidents.
Concrete plant operative
LAIRD
forfar, scotland
2025.01 - Current
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of delivery lorries, improving turnaround times.
- Operated heavy machinery for concrete production ensuring smooth workflow.
- Worked collaboratively with drivers guaranteeing prompt deliveries.
- Ensured timely completion of orders by coordinating effectively with team members.
- Minimised waste during concrete mixing process, promoting environmental sustainability.
Shunter driver
CJ Lang and son
Dundee, Dundee City
2023.09 - Current
- Safeguarded personnel safety by carrying out routine vehicle inspections.
- Upheld company guidelines for locomotive operation, ensuring policy compliance.
- Expedited shunting operations through effective communication with team members.
- Trained new staff on shunting procedures, improving overall team performance.
- Inspected and tested equipment prior to vehicle movement.
HGV class 2 driver
CJ Lang and Son
Dundee, Dundee City
2023.09 - Current
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism, maintaining company reputation.
- Promoted safety by conducting emergency breakdown procedures properly.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Followed strict route schedules for timely deliveries.
- Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting professional image.
- Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring safe driving record.
- Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
- Operated tail lift safely to move cages
Warehouse operator
CJ Lang and Son
Dundee, Dundee City
2021.06 - Current
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
- Demonstrated dedication to safety with regular equipment checks.
- Used forklifts for swift movement of heavy items.
- Stacked pallets, creating organised storage system.
- Loaded lorries to facilitate prompt delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth warehouse operations.
- Picked orders accurately, reducing instances of return or exchange.
- Followed all health and safety guidelines, contributing to safe workplace environment.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Safely operated Reach trucks, pump trucks and power pallet trucks to unload, lift and transfer warehouse goods.
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Calm under pressure
- Chilled food distribution
- Vehicle inspections
- Route planning
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Lorry manoeuvring
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- HGV fridge temperature controls
Affiliations
- cars
Timeline
Class 2 HGV driver
LAIRD
2025.01 - Current
Concrete plant operative
LAIRD
2025.01 - Current
Shunter driver
CJ Lang and son
2023.09 - Current
HGV class 2 driver
CJ Lang and Son
2023.09 - Current
Warehouse operator
CJ Lang and Son
2021.06 - Current