Salih Kara
Brentwood,Essex
Summary
Hardworking delivery driver offering over 10 years of experience as delivery person within diverse companies. Working hard to meet or exceed employer and customer expectations, embracing shift schedules and delivery routes. Handling customers with professionalism and positive attitude. Reliable, safety-conscious, alert individual. Communicates politely and delivers excellent customer service. Uses exceptional time-management and navigation skills to maximise routes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Delivery Driver
Imperial Direct Ltd
Navestock, Essex
2022.04 - 2024.01
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
- Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
- Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations, working safely and efficiently to limit disruption to other road users.
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
- Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
Delivery Driver
S&A Doner
Edmonton, London
2019.01 - 2021.06
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
- Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
- Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations, working safely and efficiently to limit disruption to other road users.
Delivery Driver
Imperial Meat Wholesalers Ltd
South Woodford, London
2010.03 - 2018.11
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
- Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
- Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations, working safely and efficiently to limit disruption to other road users.
Skills
- Picking and packing
- Vehicle maintenance
- GPS and navigation apps
- Safety compliance
- Logistical problem-solving
- Map reading and navigation skills
- ETA calculating
- Manual handling
- Load securing methods
- Responsible driver
- Vehicle inspections
- Shipping and packaging
- Vehicle loading and unloading
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Imperial Direct Ltd
2022.04 - 2024.01
Delivery Driver
S&A Doner
2019.01 - 2021.06
Delivery Driver
Imperial Meat Wholesalers Ltd
2010.03 - 2018.11