Lee Barker
Hemsworth
Summary
Logistics professional with over 30 years of experience in route planning and delivery management. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and achieve business objectives. Holds a full UK manual driving licence, 7.5t entitlement, current CPC, and Digital Tachograph card. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective task management in both independent and team settings.
Overview
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Driver/Planner/Yard Manager
AH Vehicle Logistics
- Delivered new and used vehicles to customers using Trade Plates for driven deliveries or using a 7.5ton 2 car scissor back trucks.
- Complete deliveries on time ensuring customer satisfaction, including demonstrating vehicle features for a professional handover process.
- Found and planned work for fleet of 7.5ton car transporters.
- Ensure all DVSA rules are followed, download drivers tachograph cards, routinely check loading of vehicle securing compliance.
- Oversee the daily running of vehicle storage compounds around West Yorkshire, including unloading transporters, valeting and ensuring PDI's are completed on time.
7.5T DRIVER
DIVERSEY
- Stack goods correctly in customer premises and on vehicle making sure that weight is evenly distributed
- Perform daily vehicle and load checks prior to leaving depot
- Complete up to 30 delivery drops on route before returning to depot
- Adhere to all H&S requirements and ensure compliance with Working Time Directives (WTD) and Driving Time Directives (DTD)
- Ensure all paperwork for deliveries or returned goods are checked and signed off by member of Warehouse team.
- Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
OWNER/DRIVER
L & S Transport
- Driving throughout European countries 3.5 ton Luton with box trailer
- Acquiring work through various advertising streams
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Checking vehicle condition/roadworthiness
- Dealing with customer enquiries
- Creating and maintaining company website
- Dismantling and rebuilding furniture as required.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
LEAD DRIVER
Henry Schien
- Delivering on any of 10 routes as required to cover holidays/sickness
- Open warehouse, unload and sort bulk delivery
- Loading van in delivery order
- Ensure fridge items are kept to specified temperature
- Delivered 30+ drop routes, efficiently with responsible driving and route planning
- Collected Proofs of Delivery with correct signatures and quantity checks.
DELIVERY DRIVER
Phoenix
- Operated and maintained delivery equipment, including handheld scanners and tracking systems
- Followed pre-planned route accurately while out on deliveries without deviation from set course
- Maintained professional image when talking to customers and driving delivery vehicle
- Conducted necessary vehicle checks on water, fuel and tyres before delivery
- Ensured correct SOP for delivery of controlled drugs including Methadone and Morphine.
Education
HNC in BIOLOGY -
Kitson College Leeds
Leeds7 O levels in including Maths and English - undefined
Pocklington School
Skills
- Customer service focused
- Complex problem solver
- Works well under pressure
- Strong verbal communication
- Deadline driven
Certification
- Full UK Driver's Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Driver DigiCard
Timeline
7 O levels in including Maths and English - undefined
Pocklington School
Driver/Planner/Yard Manager
AH Vehicle Logistics
7.5T DRIVER
DIVERSEY
OWNER/DRIVER
L & S Transport
LEAD DRIVER
Henry Schien
DELIVERY DRIVER
Phoenix
HNC in BIOLOGY -
Kitson College Leeds