Richard Johnson
Honiton,Devon
Summary
Safety-focused Driver with outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent punctuality and work ethic.
Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Storeman/Driver
Phoenix Lifting Systems Ltd
Salisbury
10.2004 - 04.2024
- Accurately picked goods from shelves according to workshop requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded transport vehicles within 20 minutes to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Correctly labelled and stored goods, employing attention to personal safety to avoid injuries and accidents.
- Prepared and consolidated packages for delivery.
- Ensure incoming stock was safely unloaded using forklift and stored at time of arrival to prevent delays to shipments.
- Thoroughly inspected goods for damage, minimising product loss.
- Performed stocktake procedures on a yearly basis, promptly raising purchase orders for additional stock to optimise store efficiency.
- Stocked and restocked inventory upon delivery receipt, maintaining accurate supply records.
- Monitored stock levels and wrote timely order supply requests to replenish merchandise.
- Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
- Delivered outstanding customer care to clients, driving safely and responsibly to maintain customer comfort and security.
- Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
- Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to meet high presentation standards.
- Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained road worthiness, carrying out periodic checks and requesting repairs.
- Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Planned routes and schedules to achieve consistent service availability.
- Avoided road congestion by taking alternative routes where possible.
- Selected most appropriate route, accounting for weather and road closures.
Shotblaster
Flowplant Group Ltd
Salisbury
01.2003 - 09.2004
- Inspected products to meet quality standards and compliance.
- Wore personal protective equipment, keeping in-line with health and safety regulations.
- Kept sandblasting equipment in good working order by conducting routine maintenance.
- Maintained safe working environment with adherence to safety policies across tasks.
- Smoothened metal items by removing sharp edges using grinding machines.
- Carried out routine operating tests to check for malfunctions and arrange for maintenance.
- Ensured coworker safety by monitoring surroundings throughout abrasive blasting tasks.
Car driver/ washer
Thrifty Car and Van Rental
Salisbury
03.2000 - 12.2002
- Thoroughly inspected vehicles prior to driving to ensure safety and road worthiness.
- Cleaned and sanitised car interiors ahead of delivery to customers.
- Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow travellers and passengers.
- Washed and polished service vehicles to maintain professional appearance.
- Confidently drove variety of vehicles including manual, automatic.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
- Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
- Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to meet high presentation standards.
- Upheld positive brand image with all external interactions by delivering exceptional customer service.
- Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
Education
GCSEs -
04.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
- Customer Service
- Vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- GPS operation
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Safe driving practices
- Personable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Storeman/Driver - Phoenix Lifting Systems Ltd
10.2004 - 04.2024
Shotblaster - Flowplant Group Ltd
01.2003 - 09.2004
Car driver/ washer - Thrifty Car and Van Rental
03.2000 - 12.2002
Upper Avon School - GCSEs,
04.1993 - 05.1997
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