Kevin Young

I returned to McGills as I preferred driving coaches to heavy goods vehicles. My duties are the same as when previously employed by McGills

I took a break from driving coaches to drive HGV vehicles for an agency, undertaking various multi-drop deliveries throughout Central Scotland, Fife, and the Borders.

• Operated vehicles safely, following highway laws and best driving practices.
• Maintained excellent customer satisfaction by arriving and departing at bus stops on schedule.
• Planned most efficient routes according to group destinations and traffic reports.
• Kept coach in good working order by conducting route maintenance and inspections, escalating issues to mechanics.
• Anticipated traffic delays and construction obstacles to proactively ensure adherence to schedules.
• Observed weather conditions and adjusted driving accordingly for passenger safety and other road users.
• Coordinated emergency situations quickly and efficiently to minimise risk.

• Ensured customers and employees followed rules by closely observing operations and CCTV footage.
• Used CCTV surveillance systems to find and record incidents requiring legal intervention.
• Ensured employees and customers felt safe and secure by staying visible at all times.
• Attended training to keep up to date on procedures such as detaining, surveillance and safety.
• Quickly attended emergency calls regarding security breaches, dealing with situations efficiency and timely.
• Ensured maximum security by staying alert throughout patrols and immediately removing potential threats.
• Reported suspicious and criminal activity to local authorities, using CCTV footage to back up evidence.
• Controlled access, including the booking in and out of vehicles and visitors.
• Monitored training of new security personnel, recommending updates and changes in training programme when necessary.
• Reviewed schedules guaranteeing sufficient coverage for weekly shifts and future events.
• Completed daily logs accurately to facilitate good transfer of information between staff and shifts.
• Identified staff development and training needs and obtained training to address needs.
• Investigated loss events and compiled data for accurate reporting.
• Participated in interviewing and hiring security staff, selecting most qualified candidates to boost team performance.

• Conveyed commands comprehensively and concisely, keeping compliant with military guidelines during dangerous and stressful situations.
• Closely monitored staff operations, promptly spotting inefficient or underachieving individuals needing extra training or support.
• Assessed various assignments and situations to determine equipment, resources and workforce required.
• Managed diverse mission operations to complete search and rescue, reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.
• Guided recruits in career development and leadership skills to promote continuous progress.
• Safely and responsibly handled diverse range of military weaponry, maintaining skill and knowledge through regular training drills.
• Ensured troops safety and operation success when managing and directing battles.
• Produced briefings, reports and presentations for staff to communicate army priorities and requirements.
• Delivered consistent and authoritative leadership, managing troop actions on fields during missions.
• Skilfully used military code throughout operations and within specific intelligence or military organisations.
• Demonstrated combat skills and life-saving techniques, training soldiers to meet performance standards in all required areas.
• Helped onboard recruits with training in army rules, regulations and emergency procedures.
• Used critical thinking and sound judgment to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Ensured troops handled equipment according to regulations and only used in appropriate circumstances.
• Experience in driving rigid DAF & Bedford Trucks 17.5 tonne, Landrovers pulling trailers and coaches off-road and on-road worldwide.
• Remained calm during rush hour and other stressful driving situations.
• Washed and cleaned vehicle exterior weekly, keeping vehicle presentable and clean.
• Planned best, safest and most efficient routes for journeys using navigational systems and maps.
• Used safe driving practices at all times when operating vehicles.
• Loaded vehicle, properly securing items to prevent load shifting and damage during transportation.
• Performed routine light and deep cleaning of vehicle to maintain clean interior.
• Routinely transported clients to and from inner-city locations.
• Drove cautiously in bad weather conditions to maximise safety.

• Provided prompt, reliable school transportation, ensuring pupils were transferred safely ahead of school registration times.
• Closely monitored traffic conditions, reporting delays and incidents quickly to enable timetable updates and adjustments.
• Drove coaches safely, legally and responsibly, maintaining a positive, professional company reputation.
• Offered prompt, professional community transport services, supporting passengers unable to use mainstream public transport.
• Provided corporate transport for high-profile sporting teams, maintaining client confidentiality at all times.
• Delivered regular journey updates to passengers, informing of estimated arrival times and possible delays.
• Offered flexible working patterns to meet demands of changing timetables and peak customer need.
• Drove various PCVs safely and securely, including coaches, single- and double-decker buses and articulated buses.
• Maintained spotlessly clean and tidy coaches, prioritising customer safety and comfort.
• Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.

• Movement of Army Personnel to and from designated areas
• Routinely transported clients to and from inner-city locations.
• Continuously monitored traffic reports, forward-planning arrangements for travel delays where necessary.
• Remained calm during rush hour and other stressful driving situations.
• Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork upon deliveries.
• Conducted regular safety inspections by checking oil and breaks.
• Drove cautiously in bad weather conditions to maximise safety.
• Transport of equipment via Truck or Van.
• Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues.
• Performed routine light and deep cleaning of vehicle to maintain clean interior.
• Accurately logged deliveries, incidents and expenses.
• Loaded vehicle, properly securing items to prevent load shifting and damage during transportation.
• Followed highway codes at all times when driving company vehicles and transporting goods.
• Planned best, safest and most efficient routes for journeys using navigational systems and maps.
• Collected and delivered goods and materials.
• Safely operated different company vehicles, including cars, vans and light- and heavy-duty lorries & coaches