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Paul Vallely

HGV Class 1 Driver
Bridgwater,Somerset

Summary

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

32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HGV class 1 driver

Royal Mail Group
Avonmouth, Bristol
2014.11 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
  • Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
  • Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
  • Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff for smooth loading and unloading operations.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
  • Employed defensive driving technique to anticipate potential dangers and avoid collisions.
  • Reacted calmly and appropriately in emergency situations.

HGV class 1 driver

DHL Supply Chain
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
2012.07 - 2014.11

Delivering roof liners for Nissan cars to Nissan Plant Sunderland, North East.

  • Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
  • Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
  • Managed stress effectively during high-traffic situations or unexpected route changes.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
  • Improved fuel economy through careful driving habits and efficient route planning.
  • Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
  • Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
  • Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.

HGV class 1 driver

Carlsberg UK
Birmingham
1994.08 - 2012.05

Drayman, delivering beers and wines to public houses etc. Also, once a week driving class 1 tanker trailer with Carlsberg-lager delivering to Cruise Ships at Southampton plus east coast.

  • Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
  • Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
  • Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
  • Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
  • Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.

Education

4 x CSE -

Ladywood Comprehensive School
Birmingham
1976.09 - 1981.09

Skills

  • Trailer inspection
  • Efficient fuel use techniques
  • Safe and efficient parking
  • Refrigerated load handling
  • Logistical understanding
  • Skills in refrigerated transportation
  • Eco-Driving techniques
  • Hazardous materials endorsement
  • Long-Distance trip experience
  • Use of satnav systems
  • ADR certificate-Expired
  • Strong navigation
  • Knowledge of traffic laws
  • Night driving expertise
  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Use of lifting equipment
  • Extensive motorway driving experience
  • Client communication
  • Logistical planning
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Trunking deliveries
  • Outstanding communication
  • Load security
  • Class 1 HGV certified
  • Tachograph operation
  • Route and schedule planning
  • Cargo loading and unloading
  • Advanced local area expertise
  • Driver CPC
  • Exceptional timekeeping
  • Fuel efficiency techniques
  • Transportation logistics
  • Load securing
  • Motivated team player
  • National road network expertise
  • UK transportation laws
  • Flatbed experience
  • Route planning
  • Fuel-efficient driving
  • Long-haul deliveries
  • Curtainsider loading
  • Road hazard identification
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Safety-conscious

Timeline

HGV class 1 driver

Royal Mail Group
2014.11 - Current

HGV class 1 driver

DHL Supply Chain
2012.07 - 2014.11

HGV class 1 driver

Carlsberg UK
1994.08 - 2012.05

4 x CSE -

Ladywood Comprehensive School
1976.09 - 1981.09
Paul VallelyHGV Class 1 Driver