Martin Springthorpe
Ilkeston,Derbyshire
Summary
Primarily working in the public sector.
Dependable and resilient individual with experience in route planning, and customer service. Skilled in handling deliverables, manual lifting techniques, and navigating inclement weather conditions while ensuring punctuality and adherence to flexible schedules. Demonstrates good communication skills, familiarity with local areas, and a strong commitment to customer location awareness. Dedicated to maintaining reliability under pressure and achieving operations in challenging traffic environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Taxi driver
self employed
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
1996.11 - 2025.02
- Documented daily logs detailing work hours, fares collected and distance travelled.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers about pick-up locations or potential delays.
- Followed procedures for handling lost items left behind by passengers.
- Managed difficult driving conditions during inclement weather to ensure passenger safety.
- Provided support for elderly or disabled passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
- Assisted with luggage handling, enhancing the customer experience.
Knitter Machine Operative
Velawood
Sandiacre, Derbyshire
1990.12 - 1996.03
- Operate complex knitting machines
- Performed regular maintenance on knitting machinery, enhancing longevity and performance.
- Quality checks and recording of data
- Remained vigilant during machine operation; detected malfunctions early and prevented major breakdowns.
- Collaborated with quality control teams for stringent adherence to product specifications.
- Adhering to safety standards at all times, reducing workplace accidents.
Quality Control Inspector
C and H Engineering
Sandiacre, Derbyshire
1988.06 - 1990.11
- Inspecting polished metal for blemishers
- Communicated defects and follow up actions required
- Completed reports.
Mechanic. (YTS Training)
Texico Garage derby road
Sandiacre, Derbyshire
1986.06 - 1988.06
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Tyre changing
- Wheel Balancing
- Replacing Brakes front and rear
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Education
GCSEs -
school
Derby 09/1981 - 05/1985
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Inclement weather driving
- Handling deliverables
- Manual lifting technique
- Load handling
- Direct store delivery
- Reliable and dependable
- Route planning expertise
- Flexible schedule adherence
- Resilience in traffic
- Punctuality assurance
- Familiarity with local areas
- Customer location awareness
- Customer Service
Affiliations
- golf
- following football team
- reading History and Methology
- Walking
Timeline
Taxi driver
self employed
1996.11 - 2025.02
Knitter Machine Operative
Velawood
1990.12 - 1996.03
Quality Control Inspector
C and H Engineering
1988.06 - 1990.11
Mechanic. (YTS Training)
Texico Garage derby road
1986.06 - 1988.06
GCSEs -
school
09/1981 - 05/1985