Paul Roulton
Halstead,Essex
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong focus on passenger comfort and safety, demonstrating advanced defensive driving skills and proficiency in ticketing systems. Adept at bus evacuation procedures and maintaining punctuality and reliability, ensuring seamless operations. Committed to adhering to road laws while showcasing flexibility in schedule adaptability, aiming to enhance service quality in the transportation sector.
Qualified Bus Driver with 5 years of experience in safe passenger transportation. Well-versed in maintaining efficient route times while retaining diligent focus on safety and security.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bus driver
Hedingham & Chambers Limited
Sible Hedingham, Essex
2023.10 - Current
- Checked validity of passenger tickets or passes to prevent fraud.
- Ensured passenger safety by adhering to all traffic regulations.
- Navigated different routes efficiently to reach destinations on time.
- Adjusted travel routes in line with weather forecasts and road conditions.
- Maintained punctuality for smooth running of timetable schedules.
- Operated ticket machines correctly, guaranteeing accurate fare collection.
- Provided excellent customer service to passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
Delivery Driver
Tesco
Braintree, Essex
2022.04 - 2023.10
- Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
- Handled fragile items carefully, resulting in zero damage complaints.
Bus Driver
Stephensons of Essex
Braintree, Essex
2021.05 - 2022.04
- Kept accurate logs of trips, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managed difficult situations calmly, creating a peaceful environment onboard.
- Provided excellent customer service to passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
- Used defensive driving techniques for minimising potential accidents.
- Checked validity of passenger tickets or passes to prevent fraud.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure roadworthiness.
- Navigated different routes efficiently to reach destinations on time.
Advanced Autocare Technician
STS Tyre Pros
Braintree, Essex
2017.11 - 2021.01
- Applied practical solutions to address recurring system issues, boosted productivity levels considerably.
- Facilitated smoother project execution by effectively liaising with engineers and other technicians.
- Identified potential issues through meticulous evaluation of technical specifications and blueprints, prevented costly repairs.
- Improved safety with regular inspection of electrical systems and components.
- Promoted sustainability through efficient use of resources in daily tasks.
Education
GCSEs - Various
Alec Hunter High School
Braintree 2003.09 - 2004.07
NVQ Level 1 - Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Braintree College
Braintree 2004.09 - 2005.07
Skills
- Knowledge of bus equipment
- Flexible schedule adaptability
- Advanced defensive driving
- Ticketing system proficiency
- Bus evacuation procedures
- Awareness of road laws
- Punctuality and reliability
- Passenger comfort focus
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bus driver
Hedingham & Chambers Limited
2023.10 - Current
Delivery Driver
Tesco
2022.04 - 2023.10
Bus Driver
Stephensons of Essex
2021.05 - 2022.04
Advanced Autocare Technician
STS Tyre Pros
2017.11 - 2021.01
NVQ Level 1 - Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Braintree College
2004.09 - 2005.07
GCSEs - Various
Alec Hunter High School
2003.09 - 2004.07