Ross Woodland
Highbridge,Somerset
Summary
I am a self-assured and diligent individual who values punctuality and regular attendance. My preferred profession is driving, and I have accumulated 30 years of experience in this field. I find fulfillment in meeting delivery deadlines and am proud of my impeccable safety record. Currently, I am seeking full-time employment as a driver in the southwest, but I am open to relocating and undergoing any necessary training to enhance my existing skills and knowledge. I am eager to take on a new challenge.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class 2 HGV driver
SUEZ
Bridgwater, Somerset
2024.01 - 2025.02
- Attended training sessions regularly to stay updated on industry regulations and best practices.
- Assumed responsibility for basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as oil changes or tyre replacements resulting in fewer breakdowns.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods, improving delivery efficiency.
- Adhered to all traffic laws, ensuring safe and efficient journeys.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills under pressure situations, minimising disruptions in service delivery.
- Tailored driving strategies according to weather conditions, ensuring safe transportation of goods at all times.
- Operated Class 2 HGVs with proficiency, leading to increased reliability.
- Completed routine vehicle inspections before every journey for optimal vehicle performance.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company's reputation.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Driving Force Recruitment
Bridgwater
2022.12 - 2024.01
- Working at muller milk delivering milk products to shops and trunking
- Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
- Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
- Used GPS systems proficiently for accurate route planning and navigation.
- Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
- Identified potential hazards quickly for safe manoeuvring during difficult weather conditions.
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
- Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
- Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
- Employed defensive driving technique to anticipate potential dangers and avoid collisions.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Wincanton Ltd
Bridgwater
2020.11 - 2022.12
- Shunter
- I Can drive any thing from 33ft trailer to 51ft rear steer trailer double deckers and multideck trailers
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Used GPS systems proficiently for accurate route planning and navigation.
- Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Improved fuel economy through careful driving habits and efficient route planning.
- Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Reload driver class 1
Wincanton Ltd
Wincanton, Somerset
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Reload tanker driver
Class 1 Driver
Titan southwest
Weston-super-Mare
2019.12 - 2020.03
- Had my class 1 ten months been driving 45ft trailers and double deckers and smaller trailers been working delivering frozen food and chilled as well as tramping also delivering cages and pallets
HGV Class 2 Driver
Backline
2018.06 - 2019.09
- Driving all sorts of class 2 vehicles ie tippers cement mixers and box lorry's
Brairwood
2018.01 - 2018.12
- I was driving a curtain sided 18t all over the uk delivering roofing panels
Webber Transport Ltd
Stone, UK
2017.01 - 2018.12
- Driving a 32t Tipper delivering to Hinkley point delivering Stone
Bowerings Animal Feeds Ltd
2012.01 - 2017.12
- Delivering animal feeds in bags and in bulk to farms using a blower, into bins and lofts
Full time carer
2009.01 - 2012.12
LGV2 Driver
Velocity Driver Hire
2008.01 - 2009.12
- Delivering furniture to homes and stores on a nationwide basis
- Followed a rigid delivery schedule to ensure a prompt and efficient service to customers
LGV2 Driver
Nas Recruitment
2008.01 - 2008.12
- This work involved delivering food to bakeries
- Here, due to the nature of the goods, it was vital to meet my given schedule deadlines
Full time carer
2004.01 - 2008.12
7.5 tonne driver
Bailey's Employment Agency
Bridgwater, Somerset
1995.01 - 2003.12
- My main role was delivering fresh and frozen foods to restaurants and catering outlets
- I was responsible for picking and loading my own orders and organising my own route to provide a prompt and efficient service
- This work involved covering the whole of the South East of England
Education
NVQ Level 1 - art
Elmwood School
Bridgwater, Somerset 1988.01 - 1992.03
Diploma - Food Technology
Cannington College
1992.01 - 1993.01
Skills
- Commercial Driving
- Flatbed
- LGV Class 2/ CLASS 1 Driving Licence
- Excellent driving safety record
- Bulk Load experience
- Tanks and trailer experience
- Rear steer trailer experience
- Double decker trailers experience
- Digital tachograph card
- Health and safety compliance
- Accident reporting knowledge
- Load security procedures
- Fuel efficiency awareness
- Awareness of road laws
- Skills in basic repairs
- Safe reversing and parking
- HGV route optimisation
- GPS technology expertise
- Vehicle security
- HGV fridge temperature controls
- Flatbed driving
- Refrigerated truck operation
Custom
- LGV Class 2/ CLASS 1 Driving Licence
- Excellent, proven driving safety record
- Bulk Load experience tanks and trailer anything from 33ft to 50ft rear steer trailer double decker trailers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Class 2 HGV driver
SUEZ
2024.01 - 2025.02
HGV Class 1 Driver
Driving Force Recruitment
2022.12 - 2024.01
Reload driver class 1
Wincanton Ltd
2022.01 - 2022.07
HGV Class 1 Driver
Wincanton Ltd
2020.11 - 2022.12
Class 1 Driver
Titan southwest
2019.12 - 2020.03
HGV Class 2 Driver
Backline
2018.06 - 2019.09
Brairwood
2018.01 - 2018.12
Webber Transport Ltd
2017.01 - 2018.12
Bowerings Animal Feeds Ltd
2012.01 - 2017.12
Full time carer
2009.01 - 2012.12
LGV2 Driver
Velocity Driver Hire
2008.01 - 2009.12
LGV2 Driver
Nas Recruitment
2008.01 - 2008.12
Full time carer
2004.01 - 2008.12
7.5 tonne driver
Bailey's Employment Agency
1995.01 - 2003.12
Diploma - Food Technology
Cannington College
1992.01 - 1993.01
NVQ Level 1 - art
Elmwood School
1988.01 - 1992.03