Robert Wainwright
Selby,North Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional driver with a comprehensive understanding of road laws and transport regulations. Demonstrates exceptional skills in defensive and fuel-efficient driving, ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety standards. Proficient in using digital tachographs, planning efficient routes, and handling long-distance deliveries, including night shifts. Known for punctuality, reliability, and excellent customer service, with a strong focus on eco-driving techniques. Career goal includes enhancing transport safety measures while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Professional Driver
Warburtons
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
2005.10 - 2025.12
- Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Conducted basic vehicle maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Improved fuel efficiency by adopting eco-friendly driving habits.
- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reduced risk of accidents.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
- Delivered goods safely by adhering to strict road safety rules.
- Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
- 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.
- Used on-board navigation systems to plan journeys effectively, meeting estimated delivery times.
- Accepted and received job information through digital app.
- Offered flexible working patterns to meet peak business demands.
Education
O levels / CSEs - Various
Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield 09/1982 - 06/1985
Skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Understanding of road laws
- Distraction avoidance
- Stress handling
- Knowledge of transport regulations
- Transport safety understanding
- Professional driving licence
- Breakdown handling
- Comfortable with night shifts
- Tachograph use
- Comprehensive Proofs of Delivery
- Night deliveries
- Digital Tachograph reporting
- Journey and route planning
- Defensive driving
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Order picking and sorting
- Safe driving practices
- Re-routing
- Long-distance deliveries
- Multi-drop routes
- Detailed vehicle checks
- Accident procedures
- Communication proficiency
- Eco-Driving techniques
- Traffic laws knowledge
- Safety consciousness
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Driver
Warburtons
2005.10 - 2025.12
O levels / CSEs - Various
Kettlethorpe High School
09/1982 - 06/1985