Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
BLACK WATCH RECRUITMENT TEAM
Timeline
Generic

robert gillespie

dunfermline,Fife

Summary

Experienced HGV driver with background in managing high-volume HGV deliveries across rural and urban areas. Knowledgeable about vehicle maintenance and conducts full inspections prior to loading. Regularly exceeds delivery turnaround times through careful route planning.

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.

Dependable HGV Class 1 Driver with [Number] years of [Type] driving experience. Adept in [Type] trunking, ensuring timely and effective completion of deliveries in line with company targets. [Area of certification] cardholder.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

HGV class 1 driver

Tesco Distribution Centre
Dunfermline, Fife
08.2007 - Current
  • Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
  • Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and servicing.
  • Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to prevent on-road mechanical breakdowns.
  • Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
  • Used GPS systems proficiently for accurate route planning and navigation.
  • Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.

HGV

Wincanton PLC
Dunfermline, Fife
04.1996 - 08.2007
  • Maintained safe transport of goods by adhering to all traffic laws.
  • Acted as company representative whilst making deliveries, promoting a positive image.
  • Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of vehicle mechanics for routine checks and repairs.
  • Achieved timely deliveries with proficient route planning.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Conducted daily inspections on HGV, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with professional delivery service.
  • Provided excellent customer service to foster client relationships.

HGV class 1 driver

federal express
Edinburgh, Midlothian
04.1988 - 01.1996
  • Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
  • Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and servicing.
  • Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to prevent on-road mechanical breakdowns.
  • Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
  • Used GPS systems proficiently for accurate route planning and navigation.
  • Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.

miltary

hm forces
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
12.1979 - 01.1986
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Maintained high level of physical fitness to meet strenuous demands of infantry training.
  • Conducted regular equipment checks for ensuring optimal performance in field operations.
  • Improved troop morale by promoting team-building and camaraderie during training exercises.
  • Demonstrated ability to use weapons, radios and other military technology efficiently.
  • Assisted in planning tactical strategies for successful ground offensive missions.

Education

GCSEs - ENGLISH MATHS ART

ARMAGH HIGHSCHOOL N,IRELAND
ARMAGH
01.1974 - 11.1979

Skills

  • International long-distance driving
  • Fuel efficiency techniques
  • Delivery record management
  • Detailed driving logs
  • Vehicle defect reporting

Affiliations

  • CYCLING
  • CARAVING ROUND UK AND IRELAND

Accomplishments

RTITB. DRIVER TRAINER FOR TESCO

Certification

CAR LICENSE

HGV 3

HGV2

HGV1

FULL. BUS LICENSE

BLACK WATCH RECRUITMENT TEAM

MY MAIN JOB WAS. RECRUITING SCHOOL LEAVERS INTO HM FORCES

TRAVELING ROUND SCHOOLS AND GIVEN MILTARY SHOWS AT HIGHLAND GAMES

AND THE ROYAL MILTARY TATTOO ROYAL EDINBURGH I SPENT FIVE YEARS BASED IN WERL WEST GERMANY AND TOURS OF NORTHERN IRELAND AND CANADA WHERE WE ALL ENJOYED WORKING AS A TEAM

Timeline

HGV class 1 driver

Tesco Distribution Centre
08.2007 - Current

HGV

Wincanton PLC
04.1996 - 08.2007

HGV class 1 driver

federal express
04.1988 - 01.1996

miltary

hm forces
12.1979 - 01.1986

GCSEs - ENGLISH MATHS ART

ARMAGH HIGHSCHOOL N,IRELAND
01.1974 - 11.1979

Similar Profiles

Create profile
robert gillespie