Mark Grant
27 Farm close Bracknell,Berkshire
Summary
Reliable Class 2 Lorry Driver with expertise in safe driving and load management. Ensures vehicle hygiene and compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering timely and efficient service. Demonstrates strong navigation skills and commitment to customer satisfaction, fostering positive relationships with clients. Trained in operating forklifts and pallet trucks, with a solid understanding of UK roads and logistics operations.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
class 2 lorry driver
K Plant
Wokingham , Berkshire
07.2024 - Current
- Utilised digital tachographs correctly to record driving hours, breaks, and rest periods.
- Distributed weight safely and evenly to minimise transportation risk.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, or damage promptly, facilitating swift repairs and maintenance.
- Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy when interacting with clients, enhancing company reputation and client satisfaction.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Manoeuvred vehicles safely to eliminate risk to cargo or people.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
- Loaded and unloaded goods with precision, utilising mechanical handling equipment to prevent damage to cargo.
- Used quick-thinking and UK road knowledge to re-route during traffic delays.
Class 2 lorry driver for Tool hire
Shorts
Ascot , Berkshire
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Utilised digital tachographs correctly to record driving hours, breaks, and rest periods.
- Distributed weight safely and evenly to minimise transportation risk.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, or damage promptly, facilitating swift repairs and maintenance.
- Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy when interacting with clients, enhancing company reputation and client satisfaction.
- Completed delivery paperwork and logbooks, submitting to managers daily.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Manoeuvred vehicles safely to eliminate risk to cargo or people.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
- Completed all relevant paperwork accurately and on time.
- Loaded and unloaded goods with precision, utilising mechanical handling equipment to prevent damage to cargo.
- Used quick-thinking and UK road knowledge to re-route during traffic delays.
- Planned and navigated efficient routes using GPS systems, minimising delays and maximising fuel efficiency.
- Navigated efficiently through various routes, utilising GPS and traditional maps to meet delivery deadlines.
- Assessed equipment before and after use, following strict roadworthiness and safety procedures.
- Secured goods safely to prevent theft and harm.
- Checked loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
- Communicated delivery delays and updates to logistics teams.
- Adhered to all traffic and transport laws, minimising risks and upholding company reputation.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and fuel consumption in compliance with company policies.
- Adhered to weight limits and load distribution guidelines, ensuring legal compliance and road safety.
- Refuelled and cleaned vehicles thoroughly on a regular basis.
- Consistently maintained safe, responsible driving, representing company professionally.
- Monitored vehicle condition, scheduling regular maintenance checks to prevent on-road failures and extend vehicle life.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to unexpected changes in schedules and routes.
- Consistently completed deliveries ahead of schedule through diligent, efficient driving.
Installation team for instant trees and hedgeing
Practicality Brown
Iver , Buckinghamshire
02.2015 - 04.2019
- Resolved customer complaints through clear communication and effective problem-solving.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified customer needs through engagement to provide tailored service.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Supplied instant trees and hedging to enhance client landscapes.
Contract Supervisor
HRH lanscaping
Wokingham , Berkshire
04.2010 - 02.2015
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
platerer and dry lining
Parson and Ash dry lining
Fleet , Hampshire
05.2000 - 04.2010
- Maintained clean workspaces during and after project completion.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to mix and apply plaster efficiently.
- Carried out plasterboarding, re-boarding and skimming ceilings while practicing high standards of workmanship.
- Followed health and safety guidelines strictly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Skimmed walls and ceilings to a fine finish ready for painting or wallpapering.
- Mixed plaster and render to the correct consistency for a range of different applications.
- Measured, cut, and installed metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
- Prepared materials and work area according to design and specification documents.
- Prepared surfaces for plastering by sanding down and levelling off uneven areas.
- Utilised stilts, ladders, and scaffolding to access hard-to-reach areas safely.
- Wore appropriate clothing and PPE specific to tasks, complying with relevant health and safety regulations.
- Liaised with clients throughout projects to ensure satisfaction with outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to new plastering products and techniques in the industry.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, taping, and fixing any holes or cracks before plastering.
- Became a supervisor with a staff force of 100
Roofer
Robsel Roofing
Reading , Berkshire
03.1984 - 04.2010
- Worked comfortably at heights and consistently followed safety procedures and regulations.
- Replaced damaged or rotting roof components with new parts to prevent leaks.
- Stripped roofs of damaged tiles or slates, making repairs as needed.
- Applied waterproofing compounds to roofs and terraces, preventing water penetration and extending the lifespan of roofing materials.
- Applied proofing materials on roofs to protect buildings from weather elements.
- Cleared and removed debris from roofs to place new or replacement roofing materials.
- Removed debris, moss and broken materials from existing roofs.
- Carefully and accurately cut roof materials, ensuring elements fit around chimneys, vents, gutters and walls.
- Repaired or replaced broken materials with quality parts for long useful life.
- Sealed edges and joints to make them watertight.
- Maintained outstanding customer satisfaction by delivering roofing projects and repairs within agreed timeframes.
- Calculated exact requirements of materials to minimise waste.
- Cleaned up sites after project completion, dismantled scaffolding and removed waste materials.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally.
Education
Embrook comprehensive
wokingham Skills
- Class 2 LGV driving
- Heavy Goods Vehicle operation
- Driving licence category ce
- 75-tonne vehicle operations
- Digital tachograph usage
- Tachograph operation
- Route planning
- Route and schedule planning
- GPS navigation
- Load distribution
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Vehicle inspection
- Pre-loading inspections
- Truck safety inspections
- Trailer inspection
- Safety compliance
- HGV safety compliance
- Knowledge of transport laws
- Road laws expertise
- Hazardous materials transportation
- Road hazard identification
- Mechanical handling
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Basic repair knowledge
- Mechanical knowledge
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Long-haul deliveries
- Manual labour
- Manual handling
- Physical fitness level
- Time management
- Multitasking under pressure
- Decision making
- Risk assessment
- Calm under pressure
- Patience under pressure
- Discipline and patience
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Customer service excellence
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Motivated team player
- Dependable and reliable
- Positive attitude
- Safety-conscious
- Clean driving record
- Flexible working hours
- Strong navigation
- Superior driving skills
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Vehicle cleaning standards
- Tachograph operation
- Knowledge of transport laws
- Hazardous materials transportation
- Road hazard identification
- Dependable and reliable
- Driver CPC
- Safety-conscious
- Category C 1 E driver's licence
- HGV safety compliance
- Clean driving record
Certification
- Cat C Licence
Timeline
class 2 lorry driver
K Plant
07.2024 - Current
Class 2 lorry driver for Tool hire
Shorts
04.2019 - 07.2024
Installation team for instant trees and hedgeing
Practicality Brown
02.2015 - 04.2019
Contract Supervisor
HRH lanscaping
04.2010 - 02.2015
platerer and dry lining
Parson and Ash dry lining
05.2000 - 04.2010
Roofer
Robsel Roofing
03.1984 - 04.2010
Embrook comprehensive