Paul Smith
Rugby,Warwickshire
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive expertise in motorway driving and night driving, ensuring punctual delivery and safety compliance. Proficient in driver CPC training, trailer inspection, and basic vehicle maintenance, with a strong focus on UK road regulations and traffic laws. Demonstrates exceptional skills in refrigerated transportation, coupling and uncoupling, and efficient communication with clients. Adept at using satnav systems for journey time management and maintaining dependable and reliable service. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency while prioritising safety and client satisfaction.
Confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
JMD Haulage Contractors
Knowsley , Liverpool, Merseyside
03.2020 - 08.2025
- Used GPS systems proficiently for accurate route planning and navigation.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff for smooth loading and unloading operations.
- Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
Motor vehicle quality inspector
Vauxhall Motors
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
09.1998 - 03.2018
- Achieved high customer satisfaction with meticulous quality checks.
- Upheld manufacturer's standards by performing stringent quality tests.
- Verified parts installation, achieved proper functionality of components.
- Conducted visual examinations of vehicles to identify any irregularities.
- Performed routine tests to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Actively participated in training sessions to stay updated on industry trends.
- Identified potential faults for timely repair and maintenance.
- Inspected vehicle systems, identified potential issues early on.
- Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Aligned and adjusted vehicle steering, motors and brakes.
Skills
- Driver CPC training
- Flexible working hours
- Safe and efficient parking
- Skills in refrigerated transportation
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Night driving expertise
- Tachograph management
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Efficient communication
- Use of satnav systems
- Journey time management
- Client communication
- UK road regulations
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
JMD Haulage Contractors
03.2020 - 08.2025
Motor vehicle quality inspector
Vauxhall Motors
09.1998 - 03.2018
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