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Lawrence Jenkins

Lawrence Jenkins

New Inn,Torfaen County Borough

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in project management, load securing, and defensive driving. Demonstrates exceptional skills in safety compliance, delivery coordination, and time management. Adept at customer service and communication, with a keen attention to detail and thorough knowledge of traffic laws. Proven track record in long-distance trips, driver CPC, logistical understanding, and eco-driving techniques. Skilled in motorway driving, coupling and uncoupling, wide load handling, multi-drop deliveries, forklift operation, curtainsider loading, flatbed experience, and load security. Committed to outstanding customer service and recognised for dependability and reliability. Safety-conscious with a goal to continually enhance logistical efficiency while maintaining high standards of safety.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Project engineer/ Manager

Wales and West Utilities
Bristol
01.2015 - Current
  • Mentored junior engineers to facilitate their professional development and growth.
  • Established robust quality controls for improved product durability.
  • Identified potential risks for proactive mitigation and avoidance of project delays.
  • Participated in regular training programmes to stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Completed projects within stipulated timelines whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards.
  • Streamlined communication channels for effective information exchange between departments.
  • Liaised with clients to identify their requirements, leading to customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Drove process improvements by adopting latest engineering techniques and technologies.
  • Managed a team to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
  • Implemented strict safety regulations, securing a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Produced project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings.

HGV class 1 driver/ Plant

Hicks Logistics
Caldicot, Monmouthshire
11.2005 - 01.2015
  • Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
  • Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers, maintaining constant communication during trips.
  • Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff for smooth loading and unloading operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
  • Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
  • Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
  • Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods using forklift trucks and following safety standards.

HGV class 1 driver

Gerry Jones Transport
Abercarn, Caerphilly County Borough
02.2003 - 11.2005
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers, maintaining constant communication during trips.
  • Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
  • Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff for smooth loading and unloading operations.
  • Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.

Education

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Gas Network distribution, Main laying, Service Laying, Leakage, Deep Excavation, confined spaces.

City & Guilds
Cardiff
01.2018 -

GCSEs - Maths, English, History, RE, French, PE, Science.

Risca Comprehensive
Risca, Caerphilly County Borough
09.1991 - 06.1996

IPAF Demonstrator - Transport and Plant

A J Access Platforms
Caldicot, Monmouthshire
11.2013 - 11.2018

Transport - SAFELOADING PROCEDURES AND SECURING OF PLANT

PLS Plant Training
Caldicot, Monmouthshire
11.2013 - 11.2018

NPORS - Excavator 360 tracked 1-10 tonnes, Forward tipping Dumper all sizes

NPORS
Cardiff
07.2016 - 07.2023

NPORS - Slinger and Signaller

NPORS
Cardiff
04.2024 - 04.2029

Skills

  • Project management
  • Load securing
  • Defensive driving
  • Safety compliance
  • Delivery coordination
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of traffic laws
  • Long-Distance trip experience
  • Driver cpc training
  • Logistical understanding
  • Eco-Driving techniques
  • Extensive motorway driving experience
  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Wide load experience
  • Experience with multi-drop deliveries
  • Forklift operation
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Safety-conscious
  • Curtainsider loading
  • Flatbed experience
  • Load security

Timeline

NPORS - Slinger and Signaller

NPORS
04.2024 - 04.2029

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Gas Network distribution, Main laying, Service Laying, Leakage, Deep Excavation, confined spaces.

City & Guilds
01.2018 -

NPORS - Excavator 360 tracked 1-10 tonnes, Forward tipping Dumper all sizes

NPORS
07.2016 - 07.2023

Project engineer/ Manager

Wales and West Utilities
01.2015 - Current

IPAF Demonstrator - Transport and Plant

A J Access Platforms
11.2013 - 11.2018

Transport - SAFELOADING PROCEDURES AND SECURING OF PLANT

PLS Plant Training
11.2013 - 11.2018

HGV class 1 driver/ Plant

Hicks Logistics
11.2005 - 01.2015

HGV class 1 driver

Gerry Jones Transport
02.2003 - 11.2005

GCSEs - Maths, English, History, RE, French, PE, Science.

Risca Comprehensive
09.1991 - 06.1996
Lawrence Jenkins