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Mark Biggs

Barwell,Leicestershire

Summary

Highly skilled HGV Class 1 driver with extensive experience in flatbed truck operations and curtain-sided lorries. Proficient in load security procedures, cargo securing, and the use of ratchet straps, ensuring safe and efficient transport. Demonstrates exceptional mental arithmetic proficiency and high-level alertness, crucial for effective communication with dispatch and planning multidrop deliveries. Adept at reversing large vehicles, handling pallet trucks, forklift operation, and tail-lift operation. Committed to maintaining safety standards through expert tachograph operation and digital tachograph card usage. Career goals include advancing within the logistics sector while continuing to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

HGV class 2 driver

crowfoots carriers
Barwell, Leicestershire
06.2014 - Current
  • Performed minor repairs on vehicles, minimising downtime.
  • Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
  • Kept accurate records of hours worked and miles driven.
  • Followed strict route schedules for timely deliveries.
  • Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
  • Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
  • Delivered customer orders accurately and on time.
  • Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
  • Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
  • Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
  • Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
  • Exhibited excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.
  • Operated tail lift safely to move pallets and boxes.
  • Ensured proofs of deliveries were consistently signed and processed on time.
  • Gained 17 years experience driving rigid and 4years articulated lorries since acquiring HGV licence.
  • Demonstrated strong geographical knowledge of UK when planning delivery routes.

Recovery driver

arther jones
Coalville, Leicestershire
09.2009 - 06.2014
  • Adhered to strict health and safety regulations, reducing risk of accidents during recovery missions.
  • Maintained professional demeanour during stressful recovery situations, instilling confidence in clients.
  • Promoted company reputation through exceptional customer service during distressing times.
  • Demonstrated high level of adaptability by managing various types of vehicle recoveries.
  • Participated in regular training courses to stay updated on latest recovery techniques and safety protocols.
  • Provided clear communication for smooth liaising between roadside services and customers.
  • Provided essential roadside assistance to stranded motorists; eliminating further inconvenience.
  • Operated heavy machinery for complex vehicle recoveries, showcasing technical expertise.
  • Managed diverse work schedule, ensuring availability for urgent emergency calls.
  • Showcased problem-solving skills when faced with difficult recovery scenarios.
  • Worked closely with police at accident scenes, ensuring safe and legal procedures were followed.
  • Recovered vehicle when roadside repairs were not possible.
  • Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.

Education

GCSEs - core subjects

Guthlaxton College
Wigston Magna, Leicestershire

Skills

  • Load security procedures
  • Mental arithmetic proficiency

  • Digital tachograph card

  • High level alertness
  • Use of ratchet straps
  • Communication with dispatch
  • HGV class 1 licence
  • Flatbed truck experience
  • Experience with curtain-sided lorries
  • Forklift operation
  • Tail-lift operation
  • Lorry manoeuvring
  • Tachograph operation
  • Cargo securing
  • Multidrop deliveries planning
  • Loading and unloading
  • Multi-drop deliveries

Affiliations

  • car mechanic driving long distances holiday

Certification

class 1 passed 2021

up to date cps

digital tacho

adr -tanks


Timeline

HGV class 2 driver

crowfoots carriers
06.2014 - Current

Recovery driver

arther jones
09.2009 - 06.2014

GCSEs - core subjects

Guthlaxton College

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