Paul Coxhead
Crawley,West Sussex
Summary
Experienced driver with comprehensive expertise in public and emergency sectors, holding valid driving licence categories AM, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, F, K, P, Q. Equipped with a valid Driver Tachograph Card and CPC Card. Proficient in logistics and route planning with a strong focus on legislation and procedure compliance. Committed to ensuring safety and efficiency in all driving operations.
Currently Seeking to gain further experience in the transport industry following a passion for driving and looking to expand into driving category C+E vehicles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10106
10106
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Driving Education Lead
South Central Ambulance Service
Newbury, Berkshire
01.2023 - Current
- Directed line management for 11 Driving Education Managers in emergency services sector
- Coordinated training fleet maintenance and emergency response driver programmes
- Managed record keeping for educators, vehicles, and internal learner quality assurance
- Ensured adherence to legislation and organisational policy across the department
- Promoted adherence to safe working practices among team members
- Maintained welfare of educators and learners through direct engagement
- Ensured team compliance with latest regulations
Education Manager - Driving
South Central Ambulance Service
Newbury, Berkshire
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Trained and assessed learners on emergency and non-emergency vehicle operation
- Upheld role qualifications and helped colleagues achieve their own qualifications
- Compiled learner portfolios to track learning progress
- Ensured training vehicles were prepared and maintained to high standards
- Adhered to safe working practices and compliance with legislation and organisational policies
- Stay updated and instruct using latest legislation and policy updates
- Managed and executed internal quality assurance tasks
- Supported learner welfare throughout their educational journey
- Managed administration and invigilation of theory exams, troubleshooting online platform issues
- Conduct routine and emergency driving assessments across various vehicle types
- Promoted high standards of safe driving across the organisation
Emergency Medical Technician
St. John Ambulance
Guildford, Surrey
09.2010 - 09.2019
- Engaged in training and yearly assessments to uphold necessary qualifications
- Completed emergency response driving course with annual assessments for current qualifications
- Provided non-emergency patient transport within UK and European healthcare systems
- Provided emergency ambulance services in collaboration with various NHS providers
- Provided on-site first aid and ambulance support at numerous events
- Managed neonatal ambulance transport, ensuring safe emergency and non-emergency transfers
- Managed and maintained vehicles and equipment
- Continually updated skills and knowledge through CPD activities
- Adhered to organisational policies and legislation while following safe working practices
- Ensured compliance with clinical waste and sharps disposal regulations
Education
C+E Practical Driving Test Pass -
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Guildford, SurreyFAQ Level 4 AIQAAPP -
FutureQuals
Newbury, BerkshireFAQ Level 4 DERADI -
FutureQuals
Newbury, Berkshire 01.2019 - 12.2021
FAQ Level 4 CET -
FutureQuals
Newbury, Berkshire 01.2019 - 04.2021
FAQ Level 3 CAVA -
FutureQuals
Newbury, Berkshire 01.2019 - 09.2020
Approved Driving Instructor -
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Oxford, Oxfordshire 04.2019 - 03.2024
FAQ Level 3 CERAD -
FutureQuals
Guildford, SurreyC1 Practical Driving Test Pass -
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Botley, HampshireNVQ Level 2 Logistics -
Gateshead College
Crawley, West SussexSkills
- Driving Licence Categories - AM, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, F, K, P, Q
- Valid Driver Tachograph Card
- Valid CPC Card
- Driving Expertise in Public and Emergency Sectors
- Logistics and Route Planning
- Legislation and Procedure Compliance
Affiliations
- I enjoy travelling with my campervan and caravan, exploring new places and relaxing outdoors.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Driving Education Lead
South Central Ambulance Service
01.2023 - Current
Education Manager - Driving
South Central Ambulance Service
09.2019 - 01.2023
Approved Driving Instructor -
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
04.2019 - 03.2024
FAQ Level 4 DERADI -
FutureQuals
01.2019 - 12.2021
FAQ Level 4 CET -
FutureQuals
01.2019 - 04.2021
FAQ Level 3 CAVA -
FutureQuals
01.2019 - 09.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
St. John Ambulance
09.2010 - 09.2019
C+E Practical Driving Test Pass -
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
FAQ Level 4 AIQAAPP -
FutureQuals
FAQ Level 3 CERAD -
FutureQuals
C1 Practical Driving Test Pass -
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
NVQ Level 2 Logistics -
Gateshead College
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