Roger Nash
Carlisle,Cumbria
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong commitment to safe driving and flexible working hours. Proficient in handling pallet trucks, safe reversing and parking, and managing traffic delays with patience. Holds an HGV class 2 licence and a digital tachograph card, demonstrating excellent time management, communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HGV class 2 driver
DHL/NEXT
Carlisle, Cumbria
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
- Showcased skill in handling heavy and dangerous goods.
- Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
- Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
- Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and destinations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
Roadworker
Cumberland Council
Carlisle, Cumbria
08.2017 - 05.2025
- Repaired damaged pavements, enhanced overall road safety.
- Cleared debris from roads to improve driving conditions.
- Participated in emergency response teams during adverse weather conditions, helped clear snow or fallen trees quickly.
- Ensured durability of roads with quality construction materials.
- Improved road conditions by patching potholes and fixing cracks.
- Set up diversions during road works for smoother traffic flow.
- Conducted routine checks on public highways for timely repairs.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations whilst working on site.
- Assured smooth traffic movement for minimal disruption during peak hours.
- Installed street lighting fixtures, increased night-time visibility.
- Laid gravel or asphalt to construct new roads.
- Operated heavy machinery to expedite the construction process.
- Maintained safety by managing traffic flow during road construction.
- Used shovels, hole diggers and trenching equipment to complete manual site work.
- Wore appropriate safety equipment to reduce site risk.
- Set up protective barriers for secure construction work areas.
- Transported construction materials and equipment safely and responsibly.
- Operated jack-hammers to reduce sizes of large rocks and break up concrete.
- Shovelled and spread materials for surface needs and subsurface support.
Road worker
Argyle and Bute Council
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
03.2007 - 03.2016
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations whilst working on site.
- Collaborated with team members, improved overall productivity.
- Improved road conditions by patching potholes and fixing cracks.
- Worked efficiently under extreme weather conditions for project completion on time.
- Installed street lighting fixtures, increased night-time visibility.
- Laid gravel or asphalt to construct new roads.
- Cleared debris from roads to improve driving conditions.
- Assured smooth traffic movement for minimal disruption during peak hours.
- Participated in emergency response teams during adverse weather conditions, helped clear snow or fallen trees quickly.
- Repaired damaged pavements, enhanced overall road safety.
- Operated heavy machinery to expedite the construction process.
- Maintained safety by managing traffic flow during road construction.
- Used shovels, hole diggers and trenching equipment to complete manual site work.
- Wore appropriate safety equipment to reduce site risk.
- Set up protective barriers for secure construction work areas.
- Transported construction materials and equipment safely and responsibly.
- Operated jack-hammers to reduce sizes of large rocks and break up concrete.
- Milled road surfaces to prepare for dressing works.
- Monitored drainage channels to identify and remedy issues quickly.
- Conducted routine checks on public highways for timely repairs.
- Played key role in major city infrastructure projects like pedestrian pathways and cycle lanes.
- Mixed, poured and laid concrete slabs.
Education
GCSEs -
Francis Coombe Secondary School
Watford, Hertfordshire 09.1972 - 09.1977
Skills
Time management
Communication skills
Teamwork also can work solo
- HGV class 2 licence
- Digital tachograph card
- Commitment to safe driving
- Handling pallet trucks
- Safe reversing and parking
- Patience in traffic delays
- Flexible working hours
Affiliations
- Enjoy playing golf {member of local golf club} and also play darts for 2 teams in Carlisle
Timeline
HGV class 2 driver
DHL/NEXT
06.2025 - 12.2025
Roadworker
Cumberland Council
08.2017 - 05.2025
Road worker
Argyle and Bute Council
03.2007 - 03.2016
GCSEs -
Francis Coombe Secondary School
09.1972 - 09.1977