Matthew Culver
Christchurch,Dorset
Summary
Safety-focused and Industrious Driver, with over 20 years driving experience. A proactive, reliable, hard working employee enthusiastic about learning, whilst dedicated to providing first class customer service. Excellent punctuality and work ethic.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Driver
RLM
Bournemouth, Dorset
2023.10 - Current
- Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
- Delivered outstanding customer care to clients, driving safely and responsibly at all times.
- Used on-board navigation systems to plan journeys effectively, meeting estimated delivery times.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering a first-class service.
- Offered flexible working patterns to meet business demands.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
Drayman/Warehouse Operative
Marstons/CMBC
Ringwood, Hampshire
2003.11 - 2023.07
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
- Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
- Always maintained an excellent customer service ethic.
- Contacted customers ahead of delivery, effectively confirming and coordinating arrival times.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Reported delivery goods and document errors to management, enabling prompt resolution.
- Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent any damage.
- Carried heavy items to customers' desired location using best moving and handling practices.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to safety policies.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
- loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
Delivery driver
Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket
Poole, Dorset
2001.09 - 2003.03
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally.
- Completed all deliveries with a smile and good natured approach.
- Carried heavy items to customers' desired location using best moving and handling practices.
- Carried out my duties providing a first class customer service.
- Reported delivery goods problems to management, enabling prompt resolution.
Shop worker
Asda
Bournemouth, Dorset
1998.09 - 2001.08
Warehouse worker
Parcel Force
Poole, Dorset
1999.10 - 2000.04
Metal plater
South Coast Chrome
Poole, Dorset
1996.10 - 1998.08
Landscape worker
Wreford Landscapes
Ringwood, Hampshire
1994.05 - 1996.09
Education
A-Level Standard Qualification - Biology/Chemistry/ Environmental Science
Bournemouth and Poole College
Bournemouth 1998.09 - 1999.05
GCSEs - Maths/English/Chemistry/Sociology
Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole 1990.09 - 1991.05
GCSEs -
Core Hills School
Broadstone 1988.09 - 1989.05
GCSEs -
Bassingbourn Village College
Royston 1984.09 - 1988.05
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Vehicle and equipment safety
- Strategic loading methods
- Route optimisation
- Safe loading and unloading practises
- [Location] local road knowledge
- Customer service
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Driver
RLM
2023.10 - Current
Drayman/Warehouse Operative
Marstons/CMBC
2003.11 - 2023.07
Delivery driver
Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket
2001.09 - 2003.03
Warehouse worker
Parcel Force
1999.10 - 2000.04
Shop worker
Asda
1998.09 - 2001.08
A-Level Standard Qualification - Biology/Chemistry/ Environmental Science
Bournemouth and Poole College
1998.09 - 1999.05
Metal plater
South Coast Chrome
1996.10 - 1998.08
Landscape worker
Wreford Landscapes
1994.05 - 1996.09
GCSEs - Maths/English/Chemistry/Sociology
Bournemouth and Poole College
1990.09 - 1991.05
GCSEs -
Core Hills School
1988.09 - 1989.05
GCSEs -
Bassingbourn Village College
1984.09 - 1988.05