Martin Ridge

• Founded and developed a successful haulage company specialising in Walking Floor HGV operations within the waste and recycling industry.
• Scaled the business from start-up to a 3-unit fleet with a 6-person team, running a 7-day operational schedule.
• Secured and managed service contracts, ensuring consistent delivery performance and client satisfaction.
• Oversaw full operational planning including route optimisation, load scheduling, and real-time logistics coordination.
• Managed vehicle compliance and maintenance schedules, ensuring full adherence to DVSA and Operator Licence obligations.
• Delivered ongoing staff training and maintained a strong focus on health & safety for all employees and drivers.
• Ensured full compliance with EU Driver’s Hours regulations, effectively monitoring working hours and tachograph data.
• Maintained high standards of service, safety, and efficiency across all aspects of the business.

• Operated Class 1 HGVs with Walking Floor trailers, transporting waste and recycling materials across various sites.
• Maintained accurate records of driving hours, tachograph data, and delivery documentation.
• Performed daily vehicle checks, promptly reporting faults or maintenance issues to uphold roadworthiness and safety standards.
• Liaised closely with clients and site managers to coordinate delivery schedules and meet service expectations.
• Demonstrated strong route planning, time management, and adaptability within a fast-paced, operational environment.

• Operated articulated lorries with Walking Floor trailers for the transportation of waste and recyclable materials.
• Delivered to various waste processing and recycling facilities across the South East, maintaining on-time performance.
• Conducted daily vehicle checks and ensured all defects were reported and resolved promptly.

Highly disciplined and physically robust Paratrooper with extensive experience in high-pressure, mission-critical operations. Trained in airborne deployment, tactical manoeuvres, and survival in hostile environments. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within elite teams. Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and resilience in demanding field conditions. Maintained peak physical and mental fitness while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and operational readiness.