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kevin jones

Chatham,Kent

Summary

Highly skilled HGV driver with extensive expertise in safe driving practices, trailer manoeuvring, and vehicle weight distribution. Proficient in adhering to transport laws, managing long-distance routes, and adapting to changing schedules while maintaining load security and compliance with regulations. Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills, conflict resolution abilities, and calmness under pressure when handling delivery receipts or transporting fragile goods. Certified in CPC with a strong command of digital tachograph use and tail-lift truck operation. Committed to ensuring safety, efficiency, and professionalism in all aspects of transport logistics.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Coach driver

london coaches
Northfleet, Kent
01.1990 - 01.1994
  • Assisted elderly or disabled passengers, promoting an inclusive environment on board the coach.
  • Provided information about routes to passengers, improving their travel experience.
  • Enhanced passenger safety by adhering to traffic rules and regulations.
  • Achieved efficient fuel consumption through careful route planning.
  • Checked vehicle conditions regularly to prevent breakdowns on the road.
  • Delivered passengers to their destinations on time by following strict schedules.
  • Maintained coach cleanliness throughout journeys through regular [Action] and [Action] to guarantee passenger satisfaction and comfort.

Lorry driver

star contractors
Chafford Hundred, Thurrock
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Collaborated effectively with dispatch teams for smooth coordination of pick-ups and drop-offs.
  • Adopted eco-friendly driving habits minimising harmful emissions from the lorry.
  • Followed all health and safety rules when handling potentially dangerous goods-ensuring personal safety as well as those around him and her.
  • Assisted in warehouse operations, streamlining loading and unloading processes whenever required.

Lorry driver

Securicor
Rochester, Medway
01.1996 - 01.2000

i delivered containers to and from ports across the country and private addresses too

lorry driver

Tesco
Snodland, Kent
01.2000 - 01.2005

worked as a team member and made delivery's to super stores

Plumber

kent bathrooms
Gillingham, Kent
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Installed various types of piping for improved water flow.
  • Undertook bathroom remodelling projects to enhance property value.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest plumbing technologies to provide expert advice.
  • Fixed leaks to prevent water damage and waste.
  • Completed jobs on schedule, meeting client deadlines.
  • Cleaned and tidied work sites after job completion.
  • Installed plumbing and heating systems and executed tests to verify functionality.

plumber: kitchen and bathroom fitter

self employed
Chatham, Kent
01.2009 - 01.2021
  • Enhanced home safety with proper gas pipe installations.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously to ensure job-site safety.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality plumbing services.
  • Fixed leaks to prevent water damage and waste.
  • Diagnosed complex plumbing problems with advanced tools and techniques.
  • Managed inventory of plumbing materials, avoiding unnecessary delays.
  • Used power and hand tools effectively to execute tasks efficiently.
  • Completed jobs on schedule, meeting client deadlines.
  • Undertook bathroom remodelling projects to enhance property value.
  • Replaced outdated fixtures, enhancing aesthetics and utility.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest plumbing technologies to provide expert advice.

lorry driver

David Watson transport
Rochester, Medway
01.2021 - 01.2022

moved long and wide loads. heavy loads with escorts all across the country

only left there as when wheels not turning was not earning...so couldn't afford to be parked up so much.

lorry driver

Maritime Transport
Rochester, Medway
01.2022 - Current

I started off as a tramper for them but got put on to day shifts. If the drivers I work with do not respect the lorry's they drive which we all have to share which means I cant look after it and keep it clean.

Education

GCSEs - maths, technical drawing, art, wood work.

walderslade boys
Chatham, Kent
09.1981 - 09.1986

Skills

  • Discipline and patience
  • CPC certification
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Conflict resolution with customers
  • Strapping loads
  • Adaptable to changing schedules
  • Knowledge of transport laws
  • Managing long distances
  • Reversing large vehicles
  • Pallet jack usage
  • Rules compliance
  • Weather condition adaptability
  • Trailer maneuvering
  • Decision making capacity
  • Handling delivery receipts
  • Digital tachograph use
  • Transporting fragile goods
  • HGV licence holder
  • Load security knowledge
  • Safe driving awareness
  • Customer Service
  • Calm under pressure
  • Tail-lift Truck operation
  • HGV driving
  • Vehicle weight distribution
  • Jumbo Truck operation
  • Skip lorry collections
  • Articulated lorry reversing

Affiliations

  • clay pigeon shooting. swimming. walking

Certification

bus and coach licence

Timeline

lorry driver

Maritime Transport
01.2022 - Current

lorry driver

David Watson transport
01.2021 - 01.2022

plumber: kitchen and bathroom fitter

self employed
01.2009 - 01.2021

Plumber

kent bathrooms
01.2005 - 01.2009

lorry driver

Tesco
01.2000 - 01.2005

Lorry driver

Securicor
01.1996 - 01.2000

Lorry driver

star contractors
01.1994 - 01.1996

Coach driver

london coaches
01.1990 - 01.1994

GCSEs - maths, technical drawing, art, wood work.

walderslade boys
09.1981 - 09.1986
kevin jones