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Education
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Affiliations
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PAUL COXON

PAUL COXON

Middlesbrough,North Yorkshire

Summary

Skilled HGV Class 2 Driver with strong driving and time management skills. Works with minimal supervision and completes timely assignments. Proven to safely deliver good and maintain quality of truck.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HGV class 2 driver

TP SKIP HIRE LTD
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
10.1992 - 07.2024
  • Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
  • Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
  • Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.

Fire Proofing Technician

Furmanite Ltd
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.1990 - 09.1992
  • Removed and replaced worn and damaged components to reduce risk of breakdowns.
  • Collaborated with engineers, technicians and maintenance personnel to complete projects.

Factory production worker

ARMSTRONG FLOORING LTD
Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees
06.1989 - 09.1990
  • Communicated safely to coordinate with team members in noisy and fast-paced environment.
  • Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
  • Created top-quality products by following strict standards and specifications.
  • Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.

Fire protection engineer

RB HILTON LTD
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
08.1987 - 05.1989
  • Collaborated with engineering teams in creating, testing and maintaining functional fire suppression systems.
  • Retained knowledge of current fire regulations for optimised system compliance.
  • Modified and repaired fire suppression systems and products for improved safety and function.

Welder fabricator

MIDDLESBROUGH CONTAINERS
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
05.1983 - 08.1987
  • Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
  • Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.

Apprentice roofer

BUR ROOFING LTD
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
05.1981 - 05.1983
  • Utilised scafffolding, ladders and hoist to assist with roofing tasks.
  • Installed insulation materials, gutters and flashing.
  • Worked with slate, tile and batten to protect roofs.
  • Measured and cut roofing materials with accuracy to avoid waste.
  • Adhered to health and safety procedures in construction.

APPRENTICE ROOFER

WB ROBINSON & SONS
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
05.1980 - 05.1981
  • Utilised scafffolding, ladders and hoist to assist with roofing tasks.
  • Installed insulation materials, gutters and flashing.
  • Worked with slate, tile and batten to protect roofs.
  • Measured and cut roofing materials with accuracy to avoid waste.
  • Adhered to health and safety procedures in construction.

Education

GCSEs -

KINGS MANOR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Middlesbrough
09.1975 - 05.1980

Skills

  • 75-tonne vehicle operations
  • Truck repairs and maintenance
  • Route planning
  • Fleet management software updates
  • GPS proficiency
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • Fuel-efficient driving
  • Safe driving practices
  • Delivery complaint management
  • Vehicle maintenance and repairs
  • Safe stacking heights and weight checks
  • Working time regulations adherence
  • Delivering to schedule
  • Flatbed lorry operation
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Radio communications
  • Road Traffic Act compliance
  • Vehicle security
  • Transport Law knowledge
  • Digital tachograph operation
  • Lorry manoeuvring
  • HGV route optimisation
  • Route and schedule planning
  • Multi-drop deliveries
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Lorry safety inspections
  • UK transportation laws
  • Truck safety inspections
  • Loading and unloading
  • Tachograph operation
  • Multidrop deliveries planning
  • Highway Code expertise
  • 32 tonne vehicle operating
  • Defensive driving
  • Rerouting
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation
  • Class 2 licence
  • VIN identification
  • Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Heavy Goods Vehicle operation
  • Long drive stamina
  • Hydraulics operation
  • Transportation logs
  • Geographic Teesside knowledge
  • Lorry maintenance

Affiliations

  • I have been active in sport all my life from playing Football, Rugby & Judo and now Cycling, I also have coaching awards in both Football & Rugby and have coached Acklam RUFC at both junior & senior levels including three years as first team coach. I still keep actively fit and cycle all year round both indoor & outdoor.

Timeline

HGV class 2 driver

TP SKIP HIRE LTD
10.1992 - 07.2024

Fire Proofing Technician

Furmanite Ltd
09.1990 - 09.1992

Factory production worker

ARMSTRONG FLOORING LTD
06.1989 - 09.1990

Fire protection engineer

RB HILTON LTD
08.1987 - 05.1989

Welder fabricator

MIDDLESBROUGH CONTAINERS
05.1983 - 08.1987

Apprentice roofer

BUR ROOFING LTD
05.1981 - 05.1983

APPRENTICE ROOFER

WB ROBINSON & SONS
05.1980 - 05.1981

GCSEs -

KINGS MANOR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1975 - 05.1980
PAUL COXON