Jonathon Payne
COVENTRY,County
Summary
Experienced HGV Driver with over three years of expertise in handling multiple types of loads, ranging from retail to automotive. Proficient in refrigerated load handling, safe and efficient parking, and tachograph management. Demonstrates strong navigation skills, efficient communication, and thorough trailer inspection. Extensive long-distance trip experience coupled with the use of lifting equipment and driver CPC training. Adept at coupling and uncoupling trailers, with a solid background in extensive motorway driving and efficient fuel use techniques. Committed to health and safety compliance, Smiths trained, aiming to leverage skills for continued professional growth within the logistics industry.
Offering strong potential for growth and excellence in logistics and transport. Knowledgeable about road safety regulations, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Effective communicator with problem-solving abilities and positive attitude. Ready to use and develop driving, time management, and customer service skills in Class 1 role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
DHL Supply Chain
Fradley Park, Lichfield
02.2022 - Current
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Improved fuel economy through careful driving habits and efficient route planning.
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
- Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
Night Marshal & Step Up ChargeHand
Ocado
Tamworth, Staffordshire
11.2018 - 02.2022
As a Marshal I was in charge of the yard cleanliness and the loading of vans to go out on routes in the morning.
As a Chargehand I was in charge of a team of 10 people, a fleet of 315 vehicles raisng defects, MOTs, Services, Fridge Services and general health conditions of vehicles. I was responsible for controlling the loading with communications to the Warehouse and also the Management team.
Education
GCSEs -
Foxford School and Community Arts College
Coventry 09.2005 - 07.2010
Skills
- Refrigerated load handling
- Safe and efficient parking
- Tachograph management
- Strong navigation
- Efficient communication
- Trailer inspection
- Long-Distance trip experience
- Use of lifting equipment
- Driver cpc training
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Efficient fuel use techniques
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Smiths Trained
- 3 years experience with multiple types of loads from Retail to Automotive
Certification
- C+E
- Full CPC Card
- Smiths Trained
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
DHL Supply Chain
02.2022 - Current
Night Marshal & Step Up ChargeHand
Ocado
11.2018 - 02.2022
GCSEs -
Foxford School and Community Arts College
09.2005 - 07.2010
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