Paul Blaber
Rochester,Kent
Summary
Highly skilled and dependable HGV driver with extensive experience in transporting goods, ensuring load security, and adhering to safety compliance. Demonstrates exceptional logistical efficiency, advanced local area expertise, and a clean driving record. Proficient in using digital tachographs, handling delivery receipts, and maintaining vehicle inspections. Adept at managing long-haul deliveries, reversing large vehicles, and adapting to changing schedules. Committed to punctual delivery and outstanding customer service while maintaining discipline and patience under pressure. Comprehensive knowledge of UK road regulations and transport laws to enhance operational efficiency within a reputable logistics company.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Class 1 Lorry Driver
Asda
Dartford, Kent
1990.11 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing routes due to unforeseen circumstances ensuring minimal disruption in service delivery.
- Exhibited effective problem-solving skills during unexpected incidents such as traffic jams or mechanical faults.
- Adopted eco-friendly driving habits minimising harmful emissions from the lorry.
- Collaborated effectively with dispatch teams for smooth coordination of pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Ensured vehicle safety for road readiness with regular checks and necessary maintenance.
- Respected legal regulations concerning driver hours, tachograph operation-preventing any potential fines or sanctions against the employer.
- Provided reliable service to customers, ensuring all deliveries were made on schedule.
- Delivered goods on time by meeting strict deadlines and maintaining a consistent driving schedule.
- Prepared detailed reports about any accidents occurred en-route, aiding insurance claim procedures if necessary.
- Assisted in warehouse operations, streamlining loading and unloading processes whenever required.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by providing timely deliveries and excellent communication skills.
- Improved fuel efficiency with careful route planning and strategic driving techniques.
- Enhanced company reputation through professional conduct whilst interacting with clients and the public.
- Maintained cleanliness inside lorry to provide a comfortable working environment.
- Demonstrated ability to handle diverse loads including heavy, fragile, or hazardous materials safely and efficiently.
- Reported vehicle defects and issues quickly, enabling swift repair for minimised operational downtime.
- Used expert knowledge of [Location] roads to navigate safe, swift routes for enhanced delivery timings.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks.
- Attended regular [Type] training to ensure driving and operating standards consistently met current requirements.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
- Ascertained daily delivery demands, working tirelessly and efficiently to consistently achieve within set timeframes .
- Maintained thorough, up-to-date knowledge of [Type] regulations to ensure continued company compliance.
- Safely and responsibly operated [Type] machinery, consistently maintaining adherence to [Type] regulations.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
- Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
- Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
- Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
- Completed [Number] daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
- Tolerated high levels of stress when driving long distances and new routes.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Assessed delivery weights to maintain compliance with load limitations.
- Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
- Employed defensive driving technique to anticipate potential dangers and avoid collisions.
- Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded goods using forklift trucks and following safety standards.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Welding
North West Kent College
Gravesend, Kent /1979 -
Skills
- Strapping loads
- Decision making capacity
- Logistical efficiency
- Handling delivery receipts
- Multitasking under pressure
- Digital tachograph use
- Transporting fragile goods
- CPC certification
- Safe driving awareness
- Reversing large vehicles
- Rules compliance
- HGV licence holder
- Punctual delivery
- Knowledge of transport laws
- Weather condition adaptability
- Load security knowledge
- Discipline and patience
- Emergency procedures adherence
- Managing long distances
- Breakdown protocol follow-through
- Adaptable to changing schedules
- Pallet jack usage
- Trailer maneuvering
- Customer Service
- Calm under pressure
- Manual handling
- 44 tonne manoeuvring
- Cat CE vehicle driving
- Product distribution
- Load sorting and securing
- HGV vehicle operation
- Vehicle inspections
- Tachograph card logging
- First Aid trained
- Deadline-oriented
- Route planning
- Logbook maintenance
- Tail-lift operation
- Manual labour
- Tail-lift Truck operation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Driving hours regulation knowledge
- Kerbside unloading
- Detachable Trailer Truck operation
- Clean driving record
- Trunking
- Dependability
- Articulated lorry reversing
- Freight handling
- HGV driving
- Vehicle weight distribution
- Class 2 LGV driving
- Vehicle defect inspections
- Handball
- LGV driving
- Load securing
- Equipment operation
- Pallet condition checks
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Safety compliance
- Client communication
- Forklift operation
- Logistical planning
- Sound physical fitness
- Tachograph operation
- Advanced local area expertise
- Outstanding communication
- Route and schedule planning
- Truck safety inspections
- Load security
- Long-haul route planning
- UK road regulations
- National road network expertise
- Fuel efficiency techniques
- Long-haul deliveries
- Dependable and reliable
- Driver CPC
- 75-tonne vehicle operations
- UK driving regulations
Timeline
Class 1 Lorry Driver
Asda
1990.11 - Current
NVQ Level 1 - Welding
North West Kent College
/1979 -