Mark James
Bristol ,Avon
Summary
Skilled HGV Class 2 Driver with strong driving and time management skills. Works with minimal supervision and completes timely assignments. Proven to safely deliver good and maintain quality of truck.
Independent professional with solid foundation of driving, carrying heavy goods and completing travel logs. Excellent communication skills and always reports to manager regarding delays or issues. Seeking to work in growing company and achieve success rates in transporting goods.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader
Biffa Waste Services
Bristol, Avon
2025.08 - Current
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on job status.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism, maintaining company reputation.
- Showcased skill in handling heavy and dangerous goods.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and destinations.
- Followed strict route schedules for timely deliveries.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader
Veolia
Bristol, Avon
2021.04 - 2025.08
- Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
- Kept accurate records of hours worked and miles driven.
- Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
- Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
- Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
Skills
- HGV class 2 licence
- Use of ratchet straps
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Route planning expertise
- Commitment to safe driving
- Concentration and focus
- Communication with dispatch
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Load security procedures
- High level alertness
- Flatbed truck experience
- Road Traffic Act compliance
- Lorry safety inspections
Timeline
HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader
Biffa Waste Services
2025.08 - Current
HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader
Veolia
2021.04 - 2025.08