Ryan Hughes
Bishop Auckland,Durham
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in management and customer care, adept at time management and team leadership. Proficient in rota assignment and comfortable with night shifts, bringing extensive HGV, bus, and coach experience. Holds a Category D license and CPC, as well as a Class 1 C+E License and CPC, with a solid understanding of air brake systems. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety with first aid certification.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class 1 Tesco Trunk Driver (Fridges)
Fowler Welch
2025.01 - 2025.07
- Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of perishable goods, ensuring strict adherence to temperature control and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of trailers, coordinated with warehouse teams to streamline turnaround times, and maintained clear communication with transport managers regarding delivery statuses.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills to meet tight delivery windows and upheld a strong record of punctuality and reliability.
Class 1 Night driver
ANCA Logistics
Darlington
2024.06 - 2025.01
- Safely load and unload goods, ensuring all cargo is secured according to company and legal standards.
- Communicate effectively with transport managers to resolve any delivery or route issues.
- Always maintain a clean and presentable vehicle interior and exterior.
- Provide excellent customer service at collection and delivery points, representing the company professionally on every shift.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Resolved logistical issues swiftly to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Ensured prompt delivery of parcels by utilising effective navigation skills.
Class 1 Tramper Driver (Containers)
Turners Soham
2023.07 - 2024.06
- Efficiently handled container haulage across the UK, demonstrating strong route planning and time management skills.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and security at all times.
- Effectively communicated with planners, depot staff, and customers to ensure smooth collections and deliveries.
- Adapted to varied shift patterns, including overnight tramping, and consistently met delivery targets.
- Applied knowledge of container terminals, port procedures, and safe loading practices, ensuring full compliance with company and industry safety protocols.
- Left due to relocating from Hampshire to County Durham
Driver Training Officer
National Express
2021.09 - 2023.07
- Teach road safety, vehicle legislation, and customer service topics.
- Coach drivers in defensive driving, fuel-efficient driving, and route planning.
- Conduct driving assessments and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain training records and ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Identify training needs and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Ensure all training meets DVSA, Traffic Commissioner, and company standards.
- Promote safe driving practices and regulatory adherence.
- Update training material in line with changes in legislation or company policy.
- Conducting pre-employment assessments.
- Conducting company inductions and driver sign off.
Network Delivery Engineer
Openreach
2016.01 - 2021.09
- Installing and testing broadband, phone lines, and fiber optic connections (FTTC/FTTP).
- Setting up home and business routers, modems, and customer premise equipment.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults in the network.
- Ensuring service continuity and preventing downtime.
- Working on street cabinets, poles, and underground cabling.
- Laying, jointing, and splicing fiber optic and copper cables.
- Visiting residential and commercial premises.
- Providing technical support and advice to customers.
- Compliance and Safety: Following health and safety regulations.
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and Openreach procedures.
Education
Extended Project - Business studies, ICT (all subcategories)
New College Durham
Durham 2011.09 - 2013.07
Information Communication Technology (ICT), Business Studies, English & English Literature, Science, Drama
Framwellgate School Durham
Durham 2006.09 - 2011.07
Skills
- Time management skills
- Management Skills
- Customer Care
- Rota Assignment
- HGV, Bus & Coach Experience
- First Aid
- Category D license and CPC
- Team management skills
- Comfortable with night shifts
- Class 1 CE License and CPC
- Air brake system understanding
Custom
Available on request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Class 1 Tesco Trunk Driver (Fridges)
Fowler Welch
2025.01 - 2025.07
Class 1 Night driver
ANCA Logistics
2024.06 - 2025.01
Class 1 Tramper Driver (Containers)
Turners Soham
2023.07 - 2024.06
Driver Training Officer
National Express
2021.09 - 2023.07
Network Delivery Engineer
Openreach
2016.01 - 2021.09
Extended Project - Business studies, ICT (all subcategories)
New College Durham
2011.09 - 2013.07
Information Communication Technology (ICT), Business Studies, English & English Literature, Science, Drama
Framwellgate School Durham
2006.09 - 2011.07