Richard Strange
MELKSHAM,Wiltshire
Summary
HGV driver with full UK C+E licence and a strong focus on safety in highway and construction operations. In-depth knowledge of DVSA regulations, drivers' hours legislation, and transport safety standards. Proven ability to operate specialist vehicles in high-risk settings while maintaining compliance with health and safety procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Groundworks operative
JM O'Toole
Corsham
2025.02 - 2026.01
- Excavated and prepared sites for foundations, paving, and utility installations.
- Installed drainage systems, kerbing, edging, and manholes.
- Assisted in groundwork tasks involving drainage, foundations, footings, and concreting.
- Laid concrete slabs and block paving to specified levels and requirements.
- Operated hand tools and small plant equipment safely and effectively.
- Supported machine operators and collaborated with site supervisors and trades.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and conducted risk assessments to uphold site safety standards.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment to support operational efficiency and worker safety.
- Assumed HGV driving duties during annual leave and high-demand periods to ensure project continuity.
HGV Driver
Westbrook Transport LTD
Calne
2024.01 - 2025.02
- Operated HGV Class 1 articulated vehicles for transportation of oversized and abnormal loads, ensuring adherence to STGO regulations for safety and legality.
- Ensured compliance with DVSA regulations on drivers' hours and working time directives, contributing to operational safety and legal standards.
- Conducted pre-use and post-use checks on vehicle and load safety.
- Planned routes and considered bridge heights, weight limits, and restricted roads.
- Secured loads with appropriate restraints, chains, straps, and equipment.
- Accurately completed tachograph records and delivery documentation, facilitating smooth logistics and accountability.
- Maintained safety, professionalism, and customer service standards.
HGV Driver
CoPart Auto Auctions
Westbury
2022.04 - 2024.01
- Operated class 2 car transporter for timely delivery and collection of used vehicles.
- Ensured adherence to DVSA regulations regarding drivers' hours and working time directive.
- Maintained customer service standards and professionalism at all locations during delivery and collection.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles using ramps, winches, and hydraulic systems to ensure safe transport.
- Supported securing of vehicles with straps, wheel chocks, and restraints to avoid damage during transit.
- Inspected vehicles prior to delivery and collection, documenting any damage to maintain quality standards.
- Aided in planning routes to adhere to delivery schedules and site access requirements.
- Completed delivery and collection paperwork, including damage reports and tachograph records, with accuracy.
- Achieved Class 1 licence through company training
Owner/Operator
Mudrunner Melksham
Melksham
2019.06 - 2022.03
- Planned daily workloads, routes, and job scheduling for optimal operational efficiency.
- Liaised with customers, contractors, and site managers to facilitate project execution.
- Managed quoting, invoicing, and payments to ensure smooth business operations.
- Operated class 2 grab lorry for delivery of aggregates and removal of spoil from construction and domestic sites.
- Performed safe and precise grab operations.
- Ensured compliance with DVSA, environmental, and waste transfer regulations.
- Maintained vehicle, conducted daily checks, and arranged servicing and repairs.
- Handled waste documentation, tipping procedures, and duty of care requirements.
Highway Maintenance operative
Balfour Beatty/Ringway
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
2012.06 - 2019.06
- Executed routine and reactive highway maintenance across local authority road networks to ensure safe travel conditions
- Responded to emergency call outs for severe weather events, road hazards, and infrastructure damage, minimising disruption and enhancing public safety
- Operated HGV and specialist winter maintenance vehicles for precautionary and reactive road gritting
- Monitored and adhered to route plans, treatment matrices and weather forecast directives during winter operations
- Loaded salt/grit stocks safely in line with environmental and handling regulations
- Completed pre-start vehicle inspections, defect reporting and ensured full compliance with DVSA and operator licence requirements
- Installed, repaired and maintained road signage, barriers and traffic management systems
- Worked within chapter 8 traffic management guidelines and safe systems of work on live carriageways
- Coordinated with supervisors and control centres to facilitate efficient service delivery and maintain public safety standards
Education
GCSE -
The Corsham School
Corsham 1996.09 - 2001.07
Skills
- Load restraint safety
- Health and safety compliance
- Driver hours compliance
- Tachograph training knowledge
- Route planning expertise
- Class 1 & 2 HGV operation (including STGO loads)
- Safety-focused driver development
- Effective coaching
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Timeline
Groundworks operative
JM O'Toole
2025.02 - 2026.01
HGV Driver
Westbrook Transport LTD
2024.01 - 2025.02
HGV Driver
CoPart Auto Auctions
2022.04 - 2024.01
Owner/Operator
Mudrunner Melksham
2019.06 - 2022.03
Highway Maintenance operative
Balfour Beatty/Ringway
2012.06 - 2019.06
GCSE -
The Corsham School
1996.09 - 2001.07