Roy Adams
Sittingbourne,Kent
Summary
Results-driven Truck Driver with expertise in safe transport and load management. Ensures compliance with safety protocols, preventing damage and enhancing customer satisfaction. Conducts vehicle inspections and maintenance to uphold standards. Builds strong client relationships and drives team performance through effective communication. Adapts to varied conditions, ensuring timely and secure deliveries while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
recycled Roadways
sevenoaks, Kent
08.2026 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, for various construction projects, adhering to safety protocols.
- Operated excavating machinery fitted with moveable shovels, grab-buckets, or dragline buckets.
- Used moveable shovels, grab-buckets and dragline buckets to transport and dump earth.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to identify and rectify potential faults, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to safety codes to promote safe working conditions when operating equipment.
- Provided insights on equipment-related hazards and mitigation strategies during risk assessment meetings, enhancing safety protocols.
- Monitored fuel consumption and implemented measures to minimise environmental impact, fostering sustainable practices.
- Negotiated rough terrain to transport materials and equipment to inaccessible areas, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Prepared trenches, inlaid piping and backfilled holes to create smooth surfaces.
- Advised on selection of heavy equipment for purchase or rental, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Operation Manager
Hargreaves industrial services
Barnsley, Yorkshire
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed a team of over 50 employees, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Led operations team in daily tasks, optimising workflow and increasing efficiency by 20%.
- Established successful, attainable annual operational plans, maximising company performance and growth.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Collaborated with the HR department to design and implement training programmes, enhancing staff skills and performance.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and clients, to support business objectives.
- Reviewed and revised operational policies, aligning procedures with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw quality control processes, maintaining high standards for all products and services.
- Conducted risk assessments, mitigating potential issues before they impacted business operations.
- Supervised supply purchases, management and tracking in line with budgetary requirements.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
truck driver
NWEWRISING FENIX
Mount Vernon , Missouri (USA)
03.2001 - 09.2001
- Transported goods to designated locations according to manager and company guidance, minimising product damage.
- Maintained outstanding customer satisfaction by delivering goods within delivery schedules.
- Followed highway code and traffic laws throughout deliveries.
- Maintained load security throughout pre-determined routes to ensure public and goods safety.
- Loaded and unloaded goods with attention to safety, preventing damage to merchandise and vehicle.
- Verified accuracy of deliveries loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
- Maintained detailed driving and delivery logs.
- Remained alert during long-distance driving for safe goods transportation.
- Meticulously monitored delivery loads, carrying out checks for accuracy and safety.
- Carried out basic routine maintenance on lorries, such as refuelling, tyre checks and oil changing.
Truck Driver
Lowfields Distribution
Rochester, Kent
08.1986 - 01.1987
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
Truck Driver
E,H,Nicolls
Sittingbourne, Kent
08.1983 - 02.1986
- Followed highway code and traffic laws throughout deliveries.
- Adhered to all traffic and transport laws, minimising risks and upholding company reputation.
- Maintained load security throughout pre-determined routes to ensure public and goods safety.
- Ensured goods were securely fastened to maintain safety during transport. to prevent theft and harm.
- Loaded and unloaded goods with attention to safety, preventing damage to merchandise and vehicle.
- Checked loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
- Completed delivery paperwork and logbooks, submitting to managers daily.
- Maintained detailed driving and delivery logs.
- Carried out vehicle maintenance, oil checks and assessed tyre pressure before long journeys.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections of vehicle condition, including tyre pressure and fluid levels, to maintain operational standards.
- Carried out basic routine maintenance on lorries, such as refuelling, tyre checks and oil changing.
- Adapted driving techniques to accommodate varying road conditions, weather, and traffic patterns.
- Distributed weight safely and evenly to minimise transportation risk.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers and customers to update on delivery statuses and resolve any issues.
- Handled documentation for goods transported, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Monitored fuel consumption and vehicle performance, suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Communicated any vehicle defects to management to ensure safety and compliance, accidents, or traffic violations to management promptly, contributing to a culture of safety.
Education
GCSEs - General studies
St johns high
Sittingbourne, KENT01-1976
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift driving
- Equipment selection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Health and Safety
- Environmental sustainability
- Operational planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Health and Safety
Certification
CPCS Competent operator
site management safety scheme Health and safety
- [Area of certification] certified cdl Driver since 1983
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]i have a range of certification and will be happy to send if needed
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
recycled Roadways
08.2026 - Current
Operation Manager
Hargreaves industrial services
03.2018 - 08.2022
truck driver
NWEWRISING FENIX
03.2001 - 09.2001
Truck Driver
Lowfields Distribution
08.1986 - 01.1987
Truck Driver
E,H,Nicolls
08.1983 - 02.1986
GCSEs - General studies
St johns high