Sean Carlton
Tonbridge,ENG
Summary
Highly skilled Class 1 HGV certified driver with extensive motorway driving experience and expertise in multi-drop and long-haul deliveries. Demonstrates proficiency in refrigerated transportation, efficient fuel use techniques, and tachograph management. Committed to health and safety compliance, ensuring punctual delivery and outstanding customer service through effective client communication. Adept at using satnav systems for strong navigation and journey time management, while maintaining organised workflow and flexible working hours. Career goals include further enhancing logistical understanding and contributing to safe, efficient transportation solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
Maritime Transport
Strood, Kent
2022.09 - Current
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
- Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Curtain Side/Container boxes, Internal strapping, Cages and Pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Managed stress effectively during high-traffic situations or unexpected route changes.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to prevent on-road mechanical breakdowns.
- Identified potential hazards quickly for safe manoeuvring during difficult weather conditions.
- Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
HGV class 1 driver
D&D Recruitment Agency
, kent
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Worked for an agency who supplied myself as a driver to various contractors when work was available.
HGV class 1 driver
Salvatori Logistics
Sittingbourne, Kent
2021.11 - 2022.01
- Maintained safety standards for the benefit of self, cargo and other road users.
- Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
- Managed stress effectively during high-traffic situations or unexpected route changes.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Delivered goods promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff for smooth loading and unloading operations.
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
Bus and Coach Driver
Farleigh Coaches
Rochester, Medway
2014.05 - 2021.05
- Enhanced passenger safety by adhering to traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered passengers to their destinations on time by following strict schedules.
- Achieved efficient fuel consumption through careful route planning.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections; maintained high standards of safety and reliability.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for enhanced passenger experience.
- Adhered to company policies regarding operations, enhancing overall service quality.
- Provided information about routes to passengers, improving their travel experience.
- Checked vehicle conditions regularly to prevent breakdowns on the road.
- Improved customer satisfaction with professional interaction and assistance.
- Facilitated smooth boarding and deboarding processes; improved passenger flow efficiency.
TFL Bus Driver
Arriva
Dartford, Kent
2007.06 - 2014.05
- Managed difficult situations calmly, creating a peaceful environment onboard.
- Ensured passenger safety by adhering to all traffic regulations.
- Undertook routine vehicle inspections for safe driving conditions.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure roadworthiness.
- Reported any mechanical problems promptly for early resolution.
- Checked validity of passenger tickets or passes to prevent fraud.
- Provided excellent customer service to passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
- Operated ticket machines correctly, guaranteeing accurate fare collection.
- Coordinated with control centres for updated route information, keeping journeys efficient.
- Maintained cleanliness in the bus through regular checks and cleaning.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers, promoting inclusivity and respect.
Education
GCSEs -
Dartford West for Boys
Dartford, Kent 1994.09 - 1999.07
Skills
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Experience with multi-drop deliveries
- Skills in refrigerated transportation
- Night driving expertise
- Organised workflow
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Punctual delivery
- Efficient communication
- Refrigerated load handling
- Use of satnav systems
- Efficient fuel use techniques
- Tachograph management
- Flexible working hours
- Strong navigation
- Driver cpc training
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Safe and efficient parking
- Trailer inspection
- Long-Distance trip experience
- CPC certified
- Logistical understanding
- Journey time management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Client communication
- Outstanding customer service
- Load security
- Long-haul deliveries
- Class 1 HGV certified
- Cargo securing
- Road laws expertise
- Trunking deliveries
- Truck safety inspections
- Detailed driving logs
- Driving log management
- Tachograph operation
- Motivated team player
Affiliations
- Chelsea football Club
- Fishing
- Computer Gaming
Languages
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
Maritime Transport
2022.09 - Current
HGV class 1 driver
D&D Recruitment Agency
2022.01 - 2022.09
HGV class 1 driver
Salvatori Logistics
2021.11 - 2022.01
Bus and Coach Driver
Farleigh Coaches
2014.05 - 2021.05
TFL Bus Driver
Arriva
2007.06 - 2014.05
GCSEs -
Dartford West for Boys
1994.09 - 1999.07