Paul Turnbull
Kirkby Stephen,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced in youth mentorship and outdoor programme planning, with a strong foundation in risk assessment, climate adaptation, and scouting culture. Proficient in designing creative activities, navigating hiking routes, and teaching essential camping skills such as fire building, tent pitching, and rope knotting techniques. Adept at fostering resilience and patience while delivering basic counselling support and promoting outdoor survival expertise. Committed to empowering young individuals through skill development and innovative outdoor experiences.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Van delivery driver
Alliance Healthcare
Preston, Lancashire
2007.03 - 2025.07
- Ensured secure packaging, reducing potential damage during transit.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism, improving brand image.
- Maintained clean and safe vehicle to meet company standards.
- Conducted pre-delivery inspections with meticulous attention to detail.
- Loaded goods properly into the van, ensuring even weight distribution for safer transport.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery timings and delays if any.
- Followed all traffic laws whilst ensuring timely delivery.
- Prioritised urgent deliveries to maintain high levels of service quality.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries to guarantee accountability.
- Delivered fragile items with extreme care to avoid breakages or damages.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods for smoother operations.
- Checked mechanical aspects before long journeys to prevent breakdowns on the road.
- Managed paperwork associated with each delivery accurately and promptly.
- Performed vehicle safety checks, identified issues and arranged prompt repair to minimise delivery disruptions.
Bus driver
Stagecoach
Kendal, Cumbria
1990.03 - 2007.02
- Performed minor repairs on the bus, avoiding unnecessary breakdowns.
- Navigated different routes efficiently to reach destinations on time.
- Coordinated with control centres for updated route information, keeping journeys efficient.
- Operated ticket machines correctly, guaranteeing accurate fare collection.
- Managed difficult situations calmly, creating a peaceful environment onboard.
- Used defensive driving techniques for minimising potential accidents.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure roadworthiness.
- Maintained punctuality for smooth running of timetable schedules.
- Provided excellent customer service to passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
Furiture Delivery driver
Bryrom and Daughter
Kendal, Cumbria
1986.03 - 1990.03
- Assisted in warehouse organisation to streamline packing process.
- Handled cash transactions accurately preventing discrepancies at end of day tallying.
- Adapted to changing road conditions quickly ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
Sample Preparer
Aysome Laborities
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
1981.10 - 1986.03
Education
Grange Primary School
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria 1970.09 - 1976.07
Cartmel Secondry School
Cartmel, Cumbria 1976.09 - 1981.05
Skills
- Basic counselling experience
- Compass usage mastery
- Climate adaptation understanding
- Knowledge of scouting culture
- Creativity in activities designing
- Hiking route navigation
- Patience and resilience
- Outdoor survival techniques
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Youth mentorship expertise
- Basic camping instruction
- Fire building expertise
- Map reading competency
- Tent pitching competency
- Rope knotting techniques
- Programme planning proficiency
Timeline
Van delivery driver
Alliance Healthcare
2007.03 - 2025.07
Bus driver
Stagecoach
1990.03 - 2007.02
Furiture Delivery driver
Bryrom and Daughter
1986.03 - 1990.03
Sample Preparer
Aysome Laborities
1981.10 - 1986.03
Cartmel Secondry School
1976.09 - 1981.05
Grange Primary School
1970.09 - 1976.07