Michael Uffindell
Portsmouth
Summary
Punctual and efficient Delivery Driver known for reliability, route planning and excellent customer interactions. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly and professional service at all times.
Reliable and motivated individual seeking role as Delivery Driver. Possesses strong organisational skills and keen ability to navigate routes efficiently. Aims to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, contributing to customer satisfaction and operational success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Delivery driver
Royal Mail
Christchurch
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
- Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
- Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
Chaplain
Royal Navy
Portsmouth
09.2018 - 09.2025
- Counselled individuals on variety of personal issues.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Conducted funerals with sensitivity and compassion, providing comfort to bereaved individuals.
- Mentored junior chaplains, fostering their professional development and practical skills enhancement.
- Delivered sermons that inspired personal spiritual growth and ethical behaviour in listeners.
- Officiated at official ceremonies using established guidelines.
- Conducted religious services, rites and ceremonies in line with official guidelines.
Church minister
Boscombe Baptist Church
Boscombe
09.2009 - 09.2018
- Led Bible study groups to deepen faith and religious knowledge.
- Encouraged youth participation by setting up vibrant Sunday school classes.
- Trained volunteers providing them with necessary skills for various parish duties.
- Conducted weekly services, ensuring spiritual nourishment for congregation members.
- Initiated community outreach programmes, fostering interfaith dialogue and tolerance.
- Oversaw church renovations to preserve architectural heritage whilst meeting modern needs.
- Mediated disagreements within the congregation, promoting peace and harmony.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided pastoral care through visitation, counselling and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.
- Led activities at camps, conferences and retreats.
- Observed confidentiality and acted with discretion to earn trust of community.
Website designer
Self employed
Hemel Hempstead
01.2005 - 08.2009
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining strict timelines.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, minimising downtime and loss of service.
- Regularly updated skills set by attending workshops and webinars on latest design trends.
- Streamlined website navigation to improve ease of access for users.
- Enhanced site performance by refining HTML and CSS code.
- Produced visually appealing websites with a focus on aesthetics and content layout.
- Worked closely with clients to understand requirements and provide tailored services.
- Implemented SEO best practices to optimise website visibility.
Welfare rights adviser
Citizens Advice
Belfast
11.1998 - 12.2002
- Promoted access to additional support services by referring clients as needed.
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring fair treatment from authorities.
- Provided comprehensive advice on welfare benefits and entitlements for improved understanding.
- Developed personalised action plans to address individual client circumstances effectively.
- Conducted one-on-one consultations to clarify complex benefit issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of welfare laws to provide current advice.
- Kept meticulous records of all interactions, enabling effective follow-up actions.
- Assisted clients in completing complex forms, easing their application process.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
Civil engineering technician
Various
, Hertfordshire
09.1989 - 12.1997
- Monitored construction sites regularly, ensuring adherence to plans.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project completion within deadline.
- Liaised with contractors, enhancing the clarity of project objectives.
- Drafted detailed schematic drawings to aid project planning.
- Complied with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Developed cost estimates for efficient budgeting.
- Assisted in writing proposals and bids for business expansion opportunities.
- Conducted soil tests for construction suitability.
- Inspected project sites, monitoring progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and sanitation standards.
- Used safety equipment, measuring instruments, and technical drawing software across different project stages.
- Identified need for maintenance and repair work, scheduling as necessary.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership
University of Gloucester
GloucesterSkills
- Multi-Drop delivery experience
- Logistics planning knowledge
- Self-Motivation for lone working
- Customer Service
- Manual handling
- Route planning
- Vehicle loading and unloading
Timeline
Delivery driver
Royal Mail
11.2025 - 12.2025
Chaplain
Royal Navy
09.2018 - 09.2025
Church minister
Boscombe Baptist Church
09.2009 - 09.2018
Website designer
Self employed
01.2005 - 08.2009
Welfare rights adviser
Citizens Advice
11.1998 - 12.2002
Civil engineering technician
Various
09.1989 - 12.1997
Master of Arts - Leadership
University of Gloucester