Paul Ross
Glasgow
Summary
Experienced Resource Manager with knack for streamlining operations and boosting team productivity. Spearheaded key projects, leading to significant improvements in resource allocation and cost savings. Known for fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering strategic solutions that align with company goals.
Experienced logistics professional with a comprehensive understanding of safety procedures and transport laws, adept at navigating local routes and managing multi-drop deliveries. Holds a full UK driving licence and heavy goods vehicle license, demonstrating proficiency in vehicle operation and maintenance. Skilled in load management, parcel inspection, and temperature-controlled deliveries, ensuring delivery accuracy and customer satisfaction. Committed to safe driving practices with a strong record of punctuality and reliability. Career goals include advancing strategic navigating skills to optimise route planning for enhanced fuel efficiency.
Punctual and efficient Delivery Driver known for reliability, route planning and excellent customer interactions. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly and professional service at all times.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver
Seasonal Produce
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced fuel costs with efficient route planning.
- Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
- Delivered temperature-sensitive goods using appropriate methods maintaining product quality.
- Ensured safety by regular vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Resource manager
Wheatley Group
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
01.1993 - 03.2024
- Improved staff morale with regular feedback and encouragement sessions.
- Collaborated closely with project managers for seamless execution of tasks.
- Identified areas of inefficiency in resource use, proposing solutions for improvement.
- Developed resource management policies to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
A-Levels -
St Rochs Secondary School
Glasgow 08.1980 - 06.1984
Skills
- Safety procedures understanding
- Parcel inspection awareness
- Navigation proficiency
- Traffic law adherence
- Heavy goods vehicle license
- Hazardous material training
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Load management
- Goods vehicle operation
- Commercial driving licence
- Delivery accuracy
- Van unloading competency
- Self-Motivation for lone working
- Records keeping aptitude
- Emergency response readiness
- Knowledge of transport laws
- Logistics planning knowledge
- Multi-Drop delivery experience
- Temperature-Controlled deliveries
- Safe driving practice
- GPS usage capability
- Picking and packing
- Safety compliance
- Customer Service
- Manual handling
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory management
- Complaint resolution
- Dispute management
- Database management
- Strategic navigating
- Responsible driver
- Responsible driving
- Advanced planning
- Hand-held computer devices
- Load securing methods
- Safe driving record
- Time management skills
- Local area knowledge
- Logbook maintenance
- First aid training
- Punctual and reliable
- Vehicle maintenance
- Order management
- Packing procedures
- Stock inventory management
- Dispatch coordination
- Order picking and processing
- Pallet jack operation
- Logistical problem-solving
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle safety checks
- Delivery methods
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Map reading and navigation skills
- Vehicle operation and maintenance
- Customer communication
- Route management
- Fuel efficiency techniques
- Route planning
- Courteous and polite demeanour
- Dependable and reliable
- Vehicle inspections
- Mileage log maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Traffic rules and regulations
- Excellent sense of direction
- Full UK driving licence
- Logistics knowledge
- Local routes understanding
Affiliations
- DIY, Golf, Darts, Lawn Bowls
Certification
Excellent Clean Driving Licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Seasonal Produce
04.2024 - Current
Resource manager
Wheatley Group
01.1993 - 03.2024
A-Levels -
St Rochs Secondary School
08.1980 - 06.1984
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