Mark Skinner
Bridgend,Bridgend
Summary
Innovative and driven professional with proven track record in leadership and strategic planning, bringing valuable skills in business development and financial management. Expertise in team building and client relationship management, ensuring consistent company growth and client satisfaction. Committed to driving success and fostering thriving business environment in [Desired Position] role.
Friendly and resourceful person with developed problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Uses exceptional leadership and team-building skills to create strong company culture that boosts productivity. Keeps keen knowledge of trends and developments in [Type] market.
Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Company owner
Quick Move ltd
Pyle, Bridgend
2000.03 - 2026.05
- Streamlined operations to enhance productivity through strategic planning.
- Maintained accurate records of all removal jobs for future reference and evaluation purposes.
- Provided excellent customer service by listening to client needs and providing solutions accordingly.
- Implemented quality checks on all tasks performed by the removal team to ensure exceptional service delivery.
- Strategically allocated resources per project based on complexity and size of job.
- Trained new staff, ensuring they meet company standards.
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients and team members for better understanding of tasks.
- Established good relationships with clients leading to repeat business opportunities.
- Oversaw maintenance of equipment, reducing incidences of breakdowns during critical times.
- Ensured safety at work with rigorous adherence to procedures and guidelines.
- Improved client satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints swiftly.
- Coordinated removal teams for efficient project completion.
- Developed contingency plans for potential challenges during the removal process, ensuring minimal disruptions in operations.
- Fostered positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and mutual respect among staff members.
- Scheduled removal jobs in a manner that optimised resources and time.
- Encouraged continuous learning amongst team members, fostering professional development within the organisation.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across [Location].
HGV class 2 driver
Bei lighting
Bridgend , Bridgend
1997.10 - 1999.01
- Improved fuel efficiency by adopting eco-driving techniques.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
- Demonstrated ability to manoeuvre vehicle in tight spaces.
- Followed strict route schedules for timely deliveries.
- Showcased skill in handling heavy and dangerous goods.
- Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, reducing turnaround times.
- Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
- Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Kept accurate records of hours worked and miles driven.
- Delivered customer orders accurately and on time.
- Performed minor repairs on vehicles, minimising downtime.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and destinations.
- Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
- 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.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Checked appropriate load security and weight distribution according to safe working practices.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.
- Operated tail lift safely to move pallets and boxes.
- Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
- Executed deliveries accurately and efficiently, exceeding service expectations.
- Ensured proofs of deliveries were consistently signed and processed on time.
- Gained [Number] years experience driving rigid and articulated lorries since acquiring HGV licence.
- Undertook pallet-delivery work in line with set schedule.
- Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.
- Completed handballing and lifting to facilitate smooth deliveries.
- Guaranteed timely, safe and damage-free delivery of [Type] goods.
- Reported incidents in line with company policy.
- Reported discrepancies to management at time of delivery.
- Assisted with efficient loading and unloading of company vehicles.
- Reduced vehicle running costs by adopting fuel-efficient driving techniques.
- Demonstrated strong geographical knowledge of UK when planning delivery routes.
- Minimised damages to large and fragile goods by safely securing trailer loads.
- Worked safely to move materials from site to site.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
- Carried out regular vehicle maintenance to maintain smooth delivery logistics.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
- Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Kept accurate, up-to-date logbooks for personal workload monitoring.
Education
Kenfig hill comprehensive
Kenfig hillSkills
- Reversing large vehicles
- Patience in traffic delays
- Handling freight documentation
- Skills in basic repairs
- Order processing efficiency
- High level alertness
- Flexible working hours
- Boxed van expertise
- Mental arithmetic proficiency
- Logbook maintenance knowledge
- Load security procedures
- Inventory management understanding
- HGV class 2 licence
- Use of ratchet straps
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Concentration and focus
- Experience with curtain-sided lorries
- Accident reporting knowledge
- Handling pallet trucks
- Communication with dispatch
- Flatbed truck experience
- Manual dexterity for controls
- Commitment to safe driving
- Digital tachograph card
- Route planning expertise
- Tolerance for solitude
- Safe reversing and parking
- Breakdown handling
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Calm under pressure
- Semi-Trailer operation
- Long haul driving
- 75-tonne vehicle operations
- UK geographical knowledge
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Truck repairs and maintenance
- Delivering to schedule
- Vehicle security
- Loading supervision
- Stock preservation and quality assurance
- Lorry manoeuvring
- Rerouting
- Radio communications
- Working time regulations adherence
- Safety awareness
- Defensive driving techniques
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving
- International long-distance driving
- Trunking deliveries
- Long-haul deliveries
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Curtain side truck operation
- Gross vehicle weight calculations
- Curtainside lorry safety
- Truck safety inspections
- Route planning
- Flatbed driving
- Heavy lifting
- Tachograph operation
- HGV tail-lift maintenance
- Digital tachograph operation
- Multidrop deliveries planning
- Route and schedule planning
Additional Information
Mountain walking camping spending time with loved ones and making memories . Cooking and watching rugby
Certification
Hgv class 2 1997.
Hgv class 1 2026 . No experience but will to learn and better myself...
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Company owner
Quick Move ltd
2000.03 - 2026.05
HGV class 2 driver
Bei lighting
1997.10 - 1999.01
Kenfig hill comprehensive