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Kenneth Taylor

Coventry

Summary

Deliver packages while safely driving in urban environments. Using excellent navigation skills to find alternate routes due to road delays. Interfacing with customers in a friendly and positive way.

Energetic Delivery Driver focused on maintaining accurate delivery records, recording tracking information and completing driver log and vehicle performance forms. Dedicated to safety and efficiency with extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

Punctual Delivery Driver possessing current 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.

Hardworking including forklift operation, merchandise loading and maintaining on-time deliveries.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Driver Mate

XPO Logistics
Coventry, Warwickshire
2003.03 - 2024.02

Kept customers informed on estimated time of arrival by calling clients before arriving at the destination

  • Maintained accurate delivery records, checking that all items were accounted for against delivery sheets.
  • Minimised delays through strategic route planning and accurate navigation.

Delivery driver

Sector Recruitment
Coventry, Warwickshire
2000.01 - 2003.02
  • Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations, working safely and efficiently to limit disruption to other road users.
  • Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
  • Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.

Forklift driver

Delta Crompton cables
Rugby, Warwickshire
1997.01 - 1999.12
  • Transported pallets of goods to designated areas, continuously meeting productivity targets.
  • Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
  • Monitored forklift operation to maintain safe working order, promptly reporting issues to managers.
  • Labelled items clearly and accurately to limit storage and dispatch issues.
  • Assessed pallet contents matched delivery notes for accurate inventories.
  • Secured goods and materials within lifting trucks for safe transportation.
  • Operated lifting trucks with care, prioritising safety of staff and goods.
  • Used safe manual lifting techniques whilst transporting heavy goods.
  • Successfully maintained clean driving licence and access to reliable transportation.

Skills

  • Navigating techniques
  • Google maps
  • Strategic navigating
  • Multi-drop deliveries
  • Logistics knowledge
  • Materials transport
  • GPS and route planning
  • Manual handling
  • Hand-held computer devices
  • Google maps navigation
  • Local routes understanding
  • Pre-delivery inspections
  • Vehicle loading and unloading
  • 75 tonnes van driving
  • Overnight deliveries
  • Responsible driver
  • Vehicle fuelling
  • Local area knowledge
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Map reading and navigation skills

Timeline

Driver Mate

XPO Logistics
2003.03 - 2024.02

Delivery driver

Sector Recruitment
2000.01 - 2003.02

Forklift driver

Delta Crompton cables
1997.01 - 1999.12
Kenneth Taylor