Martin Alston
Fulwood,Lancs
Summary
Focused and energetic individual with an excellent time keeping record. I am currently looking for a new company that offers me new and exciting challenges. Safety-focused Driver with outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent punctuality and work ethic. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Well-travelled Driver with clean driving record and positive attitude. Bilingual and knowledgeable in finding best routes. Seeking new position with client in [City]. Reliable, safety-conscious, alert individual. Communicates politely and delivers excellent customer service. Uses exceptional time-management and navigation skills to maximise routes.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work history
Medical van driver
Ramsay Health care
Euxton , Lancs
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Decontamination Driver
Ramsay Health Care
Preston, Lancs
11.2022 - Current
- Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow travellers and passengers.
- Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
- Delivered outstanding customer care to clients, driving safely and responsibly to maintain customer comfort and security.
- Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
- Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to meet high presentation standards.
- Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained road worthiness, carrying out periodic checks and requesting repairs.
- Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
- Stayed calm in emergency driving situations, prioritising safety of passengers and other drivers.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
- Carried out vehicle checks and organised repairs to achieve timely resolution.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Planned routes and schedules to achieve consistent service availability.
- Avoided road congestion by taking alternative routes where possible.
- Retained excellent local area knowledge to plan optimal routes.
- Selected most appropriate route, accounting for weather and road closures.
- Handled customer complaints and kept customers satisfied through professional conduct.
- Topped up oil and tyres to support vehicle safety and functionality.
- Covered weekend shifts to optimise service levels.
- Submitted required documentation upon journey completion.
- Used on-board navigation systems to plan journeys effectively, meeting estimated delivery times.
- Completed logs and reports for every trip, detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
- Washed and polished service vehicles to maintain professional appearance.
- Submitted reports regarding issues and concerns to manager.
- Communicated clearly with dispatch centre about route changes and customer issues.
Bus Driver
Preston Community Transport
Preston, Lancashire
11.2015 - 09.2022
- I was employed for 7 years working for a charity that takes elderly and people with mobility issues to their local shop or on social events
- I used my 30 years sales ability to grow passenger numbers by visiting sheltered accommodation and presenting what we can do for them, I also added new runs to our core, one being a weekly visit to the local retail park and the other running trips into the city centre
- Provided passenger assistance including collecting fares and offering schedule and route information
- Anticipated challenges and made proactive decisions to maintain adherence to schedules and routes
- Transported passengers safely between destinations while following prescribed routes
- Adhered to scheduled routes for timely drop-offs and pick-ups at stops
- Obeyed all road traffic rules and regulations
- Assisted passengers with difficulties or disabilities to get on and off bus
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety standards and roadway traffic regulations
- Maintained safe and timely route completions
- Performed all bus driving duties and passenger interaction with professionalism
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Sales Representative
The Wrigley company ltd
Plymouth, Devon
01.1986 - 05.2015
- I was employed for almost 30 years for a blue chip global company specialising in front end displays at retail level, gaining agreement and implementing product displays to maximise sales
- I also acted as a national trainer for several years training new recruits.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
- Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
- Utilised various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales.
- Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
- Presented latest merchandise to prospective buyers.
Van sales representative
Exide batteries
Dagenham
06.1982 - 01.1985
- Calling on a regular client base and developing new customers, gaining agreements to stick a range of products and also to offer specialist equipment
Carpenter and joiner
G D joinery
Preston, Lancs
05.1978 - 11.1981
- Completed high-quality carpentry and joinery on residential and commercial construction projects.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
Education
GCSE - undefined
Ribbleton Hall School
PrestonDriver training
IAM
Preston09.1988
United Kingdom - Construction
Preston College
Preston05.1978
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Persuasive negotiator
- Deep knowledge of the North West region
- People-orientated
- Dedicated team player
- Superior organisational skills
- IOM trained
- Clean current driving licence
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Route planning
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Vehicle maintenance
- GPS operation
- Safety protocols
- Vehicle loading and unloading
- Daily pick-up records
- Route optimisation
- Roadworthiness assessment
- [Location] local road knowledge
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Vehicle and equipment safety
- Strategic loading methods
- Customer interaction and engagement
Additional Information
I left my sales position to try something new after a career lasting almost 30 years, before I started at preston community transport I did 3 months voluntary work to try and find what career I wanted to go into, I ended up working for the company on a full time basis. I Have a clean slate to try anything and I love driving and I am very experienced, I left after 7 years to join Ramsay as a decontamination driver and that is my current position. My background also means I'm an excellent organiser and communicator. My career started as a carpenter and joiner of which you learn other trades so I would say I’m quite good when it comes to routine maintenance
Custom
07808152414, 07808152414
Timeline
Medical van driver
Ramsay Health care
02.2025 - 12.2025
Decontamination Driver
Ramsay Health Care
11.2022 - Current
Bus Driver
Preston Community Transport
11.2015 - 09.2022
Sales Representative
The Wrigley company ltd
01.1986 - 05.2015
Van sales representative
Exide batteries
06.1982 - 01.1985
Carpenter and joiner
G D joinery
05.1978 - 11.1981
GCSE - undefined
Ribbleton Hall School
Driver training
IAM
United Kingdom - Construction
Preston College