Neil Woodcock
Abertillery,Bleanau Gwent
Summary
Experienced HGV Class 1 driver with background in managing deliveries across rural and urban areas. Knowledgeable about vehicle maintenance and conducts full daily walk around inspection checks prior to driving and loading. Regularly placed in the top two positions of Turners Soham safe and efficient driver bonus scheme. Up to date with MP Connect and CPC courses for safe site deliveries.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
Turners Soham Bulk Powders
Newport, Newport
2025.03 - Current
Tier 1 operator/ Casting Controller
Tata Steel
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
2004.04 - 2025.12
Crane driver / machine operator / Warehouse T1
British Steel Whiteheads
Newport, Gwent
1995.01 - 2004.04
7.5 tonne driver
Dalziel Meat Distributors
Newport, Gwent
1992.07 - 1995.01
7.5 tonne driver / warehouse operator
W.H.Smith News division
Newport, Gwent
1989.07 - 1992.07
Youth Training Scheme
Government Training Scheme
Newport, Gwent
1987.07 - 1989.07
Worked at two placements as a warehouse operator dealing with goods in, goods out and order picking activities.
At the end of the two years I gained a City and Guilds qualification in warehousing and distribution.
Education
City and Guilds - Warehousing and Distrbution
Youth Training Scheme
Newport Wales 1977.09 - 1978.09
GCSEs - Biology
St Josephs high school
Newport Wales 1982.09 - 1987.08
Skills
- Class 1 CE HGV certified
- Equipment operation
- Safety adherence
- Quality control
- Operational efficiency
- Precision handling
- Production scheduling
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Logistical understanding
- Proactive maintenance
- Computerised systems operation
- Performance monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Machine controlling
- Machine setup
- First-line maintenance checks
- Materials movement
- Heavy equipment operation
- Machine troubleshooting
- Loading and unloading
- Materials handling
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Use of navigation systems
- Organised workflow
- Experience with multi-drop deliveries
- 75-tonne vehicle operations
- Eco-Driving techniques
- Night driving expertise
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Long-Distance trip experience
- Journey time management
- Driver cpc training
- Efficient communication
- Trailer inspection
- CPC certified
- Tachograph management
- Punctual delivery
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Client communication
- Logistical planning
- Outstanding customer service
- Truck safety inspections
- Gross vehicle weight calculations
- Exceptional timekeeping
- Pre-loading inspections
- Delivery record management
- Superior driving skills
- Customer service-oriented
- Road hazard identification
- HGV safety compliance
- UK transportation laws
- Long-haul route planning
- UK road regulations
- National road network expertise
- Driving log management
- Dependable and reliable
- Fuel-efficient driving techniques
- Vehicle defect reporting
- First Aid trained
- Tramping deliveries
- Effective communication
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Safety-conscious
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Transportation logistics
- Motivated team player
- Secure parking principles
Affiliations
- I have been involved with most sports all of my life, mainly football and golf. Golf has fallen behind football over the past 11 years as I started coaching at grassroutes level with Abertillery Excelsiors Boys and Abertillery Belles Girls football teams. I have achieved FAW first aid and C certificate coaching accreditation during my coaching journey. I am currently involved with Abertillery Bluebirds Reserves and Development senior teams.
- Since leaving the busy steel industry I have taken up wildlife photography as I find it very relaxing, gets you out in the fresh air and gives me great exercise.
- Being a dog owner and living in the South Wales valleys I enjoy exploring the many off the beaten tracks that this beautiful country of ours provides.
Certification
1988 - Car driving licence.
1993 - NVQ in mechanical engineering maintenance for BSC Whiteheads site.
1994 - R.T.I.T.B. lift truck unit trainer licence for BSC Whiteheads site.
2025 - February 4th CE HGV driving licence.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
Turners Soham Bulk Powders
2025.03 - Current
Tier 1 operator/ Casting Controller
Tata Steel
2004.04 - 2025.12
Crane driver / machine operator / Warehouse T1
British Steel Whiteheads
1995.01 - 2004.04
7.5 tonne driver
Dalziel Meat Distributors
1992.07 - 1995.01
7.5 tonne driver / warehouse operator
W.H.Smith News division
1989.07 - 1992.07
Youth Training Scheme
Government Training Scheme
1987.07 - 1989.07
GCSEs - Biology
St Josephs high school
1982.09 - 1987.08
City and Guilds - Warehousing and Distrbution
Youth Training Scheme
1977.09 - 1978.09