Mark Cogzell
Stourbridge,West Midlands
Summary
Adaptable, flexible and highly skilled HGV driver holding Class 1 and Class 2 licenses for over 20 years, enhanced by CPC certification and extensive motorway, city centre and rural driving.
Confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Physically strong and ready to be hands on to complete any task.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
Poundland PLC
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
08.2022 - Current
- Using Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles to deliver in High streets and City centres.
- Ensured effective communication with transport office throughout journeys.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws, avoiding potential accidents and fines.
- Unlocking / locking shops and setting alarms.
- Pulling in palletised goods using a manual pump truck.
- Maintaining safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Practicing defensive driving techniques to reduce the risk of accidents significantly.
HGV Driver Class 1 and Class 2
Breeze Recruitment
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
08.2004 - 08.2022
- Agency work throughout the West Midlands & Telford and Wrekin & Worcestershire.
- Using Different Vehicles, units and trailers, to include;
- Fridges
- Flatbeds
- Box trailers
- Canopy trailers
- Flat beds
- Roll on roll off
- Wagon and drag
- Double Deckers
- Rear Steers
- Curtain siders
- Working for many major companies including;
- Culina
- Muller
- Poundland Plc
- City Link
- Checked vehicle before each shift, ensuring safety on the road.
- Improved fuel efficiency through careful planning of routes.
- Ensured accuracy in paperwork with keen attention to details.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for professional representation of company.
- Demonstrated ability to manoeuvre HGV vehicles in tight spaces safely.
- Managed time effectively to meet strict deadlines.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
Education
GCSEs - English. Maths. History. Geography. Physics. Biology. Chemistry
Ridgewood High School
Wollaston, Stourbridge 09.1988 - 07.1993
Skills
- Class 1 HGV certified
- Class 2 HGV certified
- CPC certified
- Sound physical fitness
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Excellent motorway and A road knowledge
- Advanced local area expertise
- Night driving expertise
- Refrigerated load handling
- Skills in refrigerated transportation
- Efficient fuel use techniques
- Long-Distance trip experience
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Tachograph management
- Punctual delivery
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Use of satnav systems
- Experience with multi-drop deliveries
- Journey time management
- Strong navigation
- Trailer inspection
- Flexible working hours
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Cargo securing
- Dependable and reliable
- Handballing
- Route planning
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Tachograph operation
- UK driving regulations
Affiliations
- Gym and strongman training. 4WD and off roading.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
Poundland PLC
08.2022 - Current
HGV Driver Class 1 and Class 2
Breeze Recruitment
08.2004 - 08.2022
GCSEs - English. Maths. History. Geography. Physics. Biology. Chemistry
Ridgewood High School
09.1988 - 07.1993