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RORY KERR

Portrush,Antrim

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work history

HGV class 1 driver

Donnelly Cabins
Toome, Northern Ireland
  • Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers, maintaining constant communication during trips.
  • Identified potential hazards quickly for safe manoeuvring during difficult weather conditions.
  • Improved fuel economy through careful driving habits and efficient route planning.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
  • Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
  • Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to prevent on-road mechanical breakdowns.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.

Firefighter

Fire and Rescue Service
Lisburn, Northern Ireland
1991.11 - 2022.01

As a firefighter I was highly disciplined and resilient with 30 years of experience in search and rescue, and emergency medical response. Proven track record of maintaining composure and executing tactical decisions under extreme pressure. Committed to safeguarding lives, property, and community welfare through proactive fire prevention education and rigorous operational readiness. Maintained fitness levels to meet physical demands of the role.

Courses attended and Passed

FPOS First Person On Scene

EFADS Emergency Fire Appliance Driving

BAR Breathing Apparatus Refresher

DRA Dynamic Risk Assessment

Education

GCSEs - Secondary School

St Puis X High School
Magherafelt
1979.09 - 1985.06

Skills

  • Use of lifting equipment
  • Knowledge of traffic laws
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Communication over cb radio
  • Calm under pressure
  • Commitment to excellence

Timeline

Firefighter

Fire and Rescue Service
1991.11 - 2022.01

GCSEs - Secondary School

St Puis X High School
1979.09 - 1985.06

HGV class 1 driver

Donnelly Cabins
RORY KERR