Stephen Newton
Weston-super-Mare,North s
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in driver CPC qualification, manual handling, and forklift operation. Proficient in driving both double-decker and single-decker buses, conducting emergency risk assessments, and performing PCV inspections. Adept at fire safety training, committed to ensuring passenger safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work history
PCV driver
First Bus
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
01.2009 - Current
- Ensured passenger safety by adhering strictly to traffic rules and regulations.
- Worked closely with dispatchers to stay updated on road conditions.
- Assisted passengers with special needs to board and alight in a safe manner.
- Managed difficult behaviour from passengers professionally, maintaining peace and order within the bus.
- Handled fare transactions efficiently, avoiding delays in journey times.
- Dealt courteously with passengers, promoting good public relations for the company.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring passenger safety.
- Facilitated appropriate mobility assistance for users with physical or learning difficulties, recognised assistance dogs and carefully handled mobility aids.
- Managed time effectively, ensuring punctuality in pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Maintained clean bus driver (PVC) license since 2009.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
Production manager
Leckford Estate
Stockbridge , Hampshire
02.1998 - 11.2008
- Complied with all industry regulations, ensuring legal operations.
- Oversaw budget allocation for optimal resource utilisation.
- Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
- Innovated production techniques, resulting in cost-saving measures.
- Met market demands by scaling up production capacity.
- Implemented safety protocols, improved workplace security.
Technical manager
Monaghan mushrooms
Fenton barnes, East Lothian
06.1979 - 02.1998
- Prioritised tasks according to business needs, maximised team output.
- Maintained high-performance standards with rigorous testing procedures.
- Streamlined processes with automation techniques, boosted productivity.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex technical problems.
- Increased system performance by troubleshooting critical issues.
- Implemented agile methodologies to accelerate project delivery.
- Trained and supervised all stage crew in technical safety procedures.
- Appraised and monitored technical staff performance to identify development opportunities and promote growth.
- Produced technical schedules in line with production specifications.
- Prepared work schedules and assigned personnel to meet production plans.
Education
Cambridge information technology
Weston technical college
Skills
- Driver cpc qualification
- Manual handling
- Forklift operation
- Double-decker bus driving
- Single-decker bus driving
- Emergency risk assessments
- PCV inspections
- Fire safety training
Timeline
PCV driver
First Bus
01.2009 - Current
Production manager
Leckford Estate
02.1998 - 11.2008
Technical manager
Monaghan mushrooms
06.1979 - 02.1998
Cambridge information technology
Weston technical college