Paul Day
Crowland,Lincolnshire
Summary
I am a hardworking, trustworthy, and committed individual with a wealth of experience across a range of professional environments. I hold a full HGV lorry driver’s licence, up-to-date health and safety qualifications, and am fully certified to operate a forklift.
I have good time management skills and ability to stay organised. which allows me to work efficiently and meet demanding deadlines.
I take pride in maintaining high standards in all aspects of my work and bring a proactive, reliable approach to every task. I communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and management, and thrive both as part of a team and when working independently.
Outside of work, I lead a healthy and active lifestyle, enjoying activities such as golf and walking, which help me stay focused and motivated.
I am now seeking an opportunity where I can continue to apply my skills, further develop professionally, and contribute positively to a dedicated team.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV Class 1 Driver
Acrabuild Anglia Limited
Peterborough, Lincolnshire
1989.05 - 2026.02
- Drive lorry to transport diggers, dumpers and other construction equipment and machinery and building materials using a crane and a forklift.
- Loading and unloading machines using diggers and dumpers.
- Keeping records.
- Communicating with management and site foremen / workers.
- Keeping tachograph records.
- Consistently maintained safe, responsible driving, representing company professionally.
- Meticulously monitored delivery loads, carrying out checks for accuracy and safety.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Conducted meticulous safety checks after loading and securing goods.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Oats Builders Merchant
Spalding, Lincolnshire
1986.09 - 1988.05
- Loaded and delivered building supplies to customers and building sites.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Consistently maintained safe, responsible driving, representing company professionally.
- Followed predetermined delivery routes, consistently exceeding turnaround times.
- Greeted clients upon arrival to destination, ensuring all required delivery documentation was signed prior to returning to depot.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Assessed equipment before and after use, following strict roadworthiness and safety procedures.
- Maintained detailed driving and delivery logs.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
Factory Operative
Geest
Spalding, Lincolnshire
1983.10 - 1986.05
- Factory operative, line worker.
- Loaded and unloaded lorries with forklift.
- Adhered to product quality control strategies and suggested modifications to management.
- Communicated with Quality Control (QC) and promptly informed supervisor of low-quality goods.
- Shadowed and trained Youth Training Scheme staff effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded products before packing or dispatching efficiently.
- Regularly cleaned and maintained tools, reporting issues to site manager.
- Maintained safety of colleagues by adhering to company procedures.
Farm Labourer
Fred Adams Farm
Crowland, Peterborough
1980.06 - 1983.10
- Collaborated effectively with farming teams, providing positive labouring support and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Completed labouring tasks with continued energy and enthusiasm, aiding positive working environments.
- Manually picked and packed fresh produce such as potatoes.
- Operated farm machinery safely and responsibly, prioritising staff and equipment safety.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractor, tractor and trailer, ploughing, dragging etc.
Education
CSE - 9 CSEs
St Guthlacs School
CrowlandSkills
- Garden preservation
- Mowing
- Ride-on mower operation
- Tool management
- Lawn maintenance
- Weeding
- Pruning and trimming
- Watering
- Repair and maintenance
- Pest control
- Gardening
- Decorative rock and planting
- Weeding and edging
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Project design
- Maintaining equipment
- Landscaping
- Good time keeper, punctual and hard working
- Dog owner, regularly used to clearing dog faeces
- Live locally with a passion for Crowland town- a lifetime resident
- Ran a Taekwondo club for local children and young adults for several year, demonstrating good relationships with local people
- Hold a clean driving licence, HGV class 1 and 2, able to drive tractors, trailers, fork lift trucks, ride on lawn mowers etc
Education
other
Hobbies
- Golf
- Gardening
- Taekwondo- I am a fourth degree black belt and still conduct gradings in Spalding.
- I take a keen interest in sport
Timeline
HGV Class 1 Driver
Acrabuild Anglia Limited
1989.05 - 2026.02
HGV Class 1 Driver
Oats Builders Merchant
1986.09 - 1988.05
Factory Operative
Geest
1983.10 - 1986.05
Farm Labourer
Fred Adams Farm
1980.06 - 1983.10
CSE - 9 CSEs
St Guthlacs School