Peter Woodford
Newport,Isle of Wight
Summary
Proactive Driver with strong interpersonal skills, enhancing customer experiences during deliveries. Assists clients with loading and unloading, fostering positive relationships through reliable service. Communicates effectively with clients to provide updates and ensure satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Wolseley Plumb Centre
Newport, Isle of Wight
12.2022 - 06.2026
- Delivery Driver
- Stores/Warehouse work
- Serving customers on the counter
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and made sure they were in excellent condition.
- Collected and delivered goods and materials.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards and report necessary repairs.
- Conducted regular safety inspections by checking oil and brakes.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues.
- Loaded vehicle, properly securing items to prevent load shifting and damage during transportation.
- Planned best, safest and most efficient routes for journeys using navigational systems and maps.
- Followed highway codes at all times when driving company vehicles and transporting goods.
- Stayed vigilant and within safe driving practices when operating vehicles.
- Drove cautiously in bad weather conditions to maximise safety.
- Managed efficient route planning for timely deliveries, utilising GPS and local traffic knowledge.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections and performance tests to keep vehicle in safe and operational condition.
- Maintained a clean and tidy vehicle interior to ensure a pleasant journey for all passengers.
- Recorded travel logs and vehicle maintenance reports to comply with company policies and legal requirements.
- Communicated effectively with other road users to prevent accidents and ensure smooth traffic flow.
- Assisted clients in loading and unloading of heavy items from vehicles, maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork upon deliveries.
- Monitored traffic conditions to proactively adjust routes and keep clients updated on arrival times.
- Implemented fuel-efficient driving techniques to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
- Performed routine light and deep cleaning of vehicle to maintain clean interior.
- Determined optimum route to meet schedule targets and satisfy customers.
Packer/Quality Control
Design Invent Print
Sandown , Isle of Wight
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Packed various products into appropriate containers and boxes with speed and accuracy for dispatch.
- Labelled products and packages with accurate details for proper shipment.
- Followed company guidelines regarding packaging and labelling.
- Maintained a clean and organised packing area to uphold hygienic standards and efficiency.
- Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
Logistics Packer
GKN Aerospace Cowes Isle of Wight
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
05.1998 - 12.2020
- Maintained a clean and organised packing area to uphold hygienic standards and efficiency.
- Followed company guidelines regarding packaging and labelling.
- Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
- Packed various products into appropriate containers and boxes with speed and accuracy for dispatch.
- Labelled products and packages with accurate details for proper shipment.
- Packed work orders accurately within assigned timeframes.
- Checked labelled goods for correct contents and shipping information.
- Operated packing equipment responsibly to avoid damage.
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Regularly exceeded performance and productivity targets through accurate, efficient picking and packing.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or delays in the packing process.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily targets and increase productivity levels.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on items before packaging to maintain high standards.
- Reported missing or damaged items to management, quickly resolving stock issues to maintain production line efficiency.
- Handled fragile goods with care for reduced damage risks.
- Adapted to different packing techniques based on product type and customer requirements.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines to minimise risk of injury in the workplace.
- Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely lift and manoeuvre heavy orders and deliveries.
- Assisted in loading packed items onto delivery vehicles, ensuring safe and secure transportation.
- Assessed packages and counted stock to ensure delivery accuracy before unloading and processing.
- Transported heavy packages using safe manual lifting techniques.
- Managed time effectively to handle multiple orders simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Supported stocktaking activities by accurately counting and recording inventory.
- Reported and removed defective items to maintain quality standards.
- Participated in regular training sessions to improve packing skills and learn new methods.
- Sealed containers using hand tools, fasteners, nails, or glue.
- Used safety strapping to secure items for transportation.
- Monitored packing materials to reduce waste and support environmental sustainability efforts.
- Maintained quality control standards through assessments and observation, ensuring safety procedures were followed.
- Identified and reported any faulty equipment or hazards in the packing area promptly.
- Weighed packages for compliance with shipping regulations.
- Demonstrated flexibility by taking on additional duties during peak times or staff shortages.
- Transferred materials weighing up to 10kg above head using safe manual lifting techniques.
- Consistently complied with workplace health and safety measures to minimise operational risk.
- Minimised product breakage by using protective bubble wrap.
- Implemented feedback from quality assurance team to improve packing procedures.
- Loaded and secured containers onto pallets.
- Operated machinery and equipment for sealing and labelling packages efficiently.
- Reduced safety risks, safely operating packaging machinery to manufacturer requirements.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to move items around warehouse.
- Contributed ideas for process improvements to enhance overall efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with transport companies regarding delivery timeframes to enable customer updates.
- Transported pallets and heavy stock using forklift equipment.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - IATA, IMDG, ADR
Cargo Training International
Haywards Heath, WSX01-2021
NVQ Level 2 - Information Technology
Isle of Wight College of Arts & Technology
Newport Isle of Wight01-1992
Skills
- Driving licence
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle upkeep
- Detailed vehicle checks
- Engine and tyre checks
- Safety compliance
- Safety protocols
- Safety awareness
- Safe driving practices
- Understanding of road laws
- Road traffic laws
- Time management
- Route optimization
- Route navigation
- Local area knowledge
- Google maps navigation
- Navigation skills
- Traffic monitoring
- Delivery coordination
- Load securing
- Vehicle loading and unloading
- Loading assistance
- Safe loading practices
- Cargo handling knowledge
- Inventory management
- Inventory checks
- Order picking and sorting
- Warehouse logistics
- Quality assurance
- Client relationship management
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Punctuality
- Punctual reliability
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Cash handling
- Payment handling
- Proofs of delivery
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Accident procedures
- Drive in adverse conditions
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Personable
- Safety protocols
- Load security
- Accident procedures
- Load security
- Personable
- Inventory checks
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- Full Clean Driving Licence gained 26-10-1992
Hobbies and interests
- I enjoy playing Tuba with Vectis Corps of Drums and Trident Concert Band have been involved with bands for 40+ years playing and teaching.
- Played and coached Roller Hockey
- Played Ice Hockey until 2016
- Walking (2 Daschunds)
Accomplishments
- Coordinated a successful Concert to raise money for the Air Ambulance.
- Achieved a coaching qualification in Ice/Roller Hockey.
- Teaching and encouraging new members in the banding world.
- Maintained professional qualifications in Hazardous Goods for 20 years
Timeline
Driver
Wolseley Plumb Centre
12.2022 - 06.2026
Packer/Quality Control
Design Invent Print
12.2020 - 12.2022
Logistics Packer
GKN Aerospace Cowes Isle of Wight
05.1998 - 12.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - IATA, IMDG, ADR
Cargo Training International
NVQ Level 2 - Information Technology
Isle of Wight College of Arts & Technology