Mark Hutchings
Peterborough,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Dedicated professional driver with extensive expertise in transport regulation and safe driving practices with just under 11 years experience of driving commercial vehicles. Demonstrates exceptional punctuality, flexibility and reliability, ensuring compliance adherence and quality control protocols. Possesses a proven track record of following company policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of goods in transit. Holds a clean professional driving licence and possesses comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws and hazardous materials awareness. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Offering reliable and punctual approach with strong organisational and communication skills. Knowledgeable about regional road networks and safety regulations. Ready to use and develop transferable skills in the Sampler role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Driver 7.5 Tonne
Krispy Kreme UK
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
01.2020 - Current
- Operated 7.5 tonne vehicle to ensure timely product deliveries across multiple locations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated loading and unloading processes with warehouse team to ensure order accuracy.
- Managed communications among drivers, clients, and internal departments to optimise operational efficiency.
- Liaised between drivers and management to enhance workplace environment.
- Updated company logs and records, documenting daily work details.
- Assisted in training new drivers on best practices and operational procedures.
- Covered weekend shifts to sustain service levels.
Cash in transit driver
Loomis UK
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Ensured secure transportation of cash and valuables across various locations.
- Operated armoured vehicles in compliance with strict security protocols and safety regulations.
- Conducted thorough vehicle inspections before each journey to confirm operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute daily delivery routes.
- Performed accurate end-of-day reconciliation tasks, ensuring consistency in amounts received and delivered.
- Followed safety regulations when handling cash and valuables, minimising theft or loss risk.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail while counting and verifying cash amounts.
- Managed communication with control centre for updates and instructions during routes.
Prison Officer
HMP Peterborough
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
01.2005 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement rehabilitation programmes for inmates.
- Organised daily routines, achieving smooth running of operations.
- Maintained order within prison environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Fostered positive relationships with inmates through consistent communication and respect.
- Cooperated with multi-disciplinary team members, contributing to effective management strategies.
- Responded effectively to emergencies by utilising established protocols.
- Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
- Kept accurate and timely data in prisoner records and carried out other administrative duties.
- Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
Education
A-Levels - Sociology, Psychology & Business Studies
Walton Comprehensive School
Peterborough 09.1990 - 07.1992
GCSEs - 10 Subjects including Mathematics & English
The King's School
Peterborough 09.1985 - 07.1990
Skills
- Transport regulations and traffic law
- Driving hours and working time directive
- Sound regional geographical knowledge
- Safety procedures compliance
- Outside and all weather working
- Punctuality, reliability and flexibility
- Risk assessment and safe handling procedures
- COSHH knowledge and awareness
- Manual Handling
- Record-keeping
- Route planning
- Customer service-oriented
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Listening to music
- Reading
- Spending time with friends and family
Certification
Full clean UK driving licence,
Up to date CPC qualification expires 18th November 2030,
Digital tachograph card
Timeline
Senior Driver 7.5 Tonne
Krispy Kreme UK
01.2020 - Current
Cash in transit driver
Loomis UK
05.2015 - 01.2020
Prison Officer
HMP Peterborough
01.2005 - 05.2015
A-Levels - Sociology, Psychology & Business Studies
Walton Comprehensive School
09.1990 - 07.1992
GCSEs - 10 Subjects including Mathematics & English
The King's School
09.1985 - 07.1990