Stephen Owen
Birkenhead,Wirral
Summary
Independent professional with solid foundation of driving, carrying heavy goods and completing travel logs. Excellent communication skills and always reports to manager regarding delays or issues. Seeking to work in growing company and achieve success rates in transporting goods. Responsible individual motivated to drive and be part of growing company. Possesses excellent navigation skills. Strong and fit to lift and transport heavy objects. Hardworking transport professional with proven skills in completing prompt, accurate heavy-goods delivery services. Autonomous and reliable, consistently meeting daily route demands. Physically fit for safe, secure manual lifting and loading. Reliable worker with proven track record of managing stress and time in demanding environments. Confident communicator with customer service experience. Alert, aware and patient professional with strong spacial-awareness and advanced driving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tanker Driver
Barnett Transport
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
06.2021 - Current
- Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
- Reported incidents in line with company policy.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
- Drove up to [Number] miles in [Number] hour shifts, planning rest breaks for longer routes.
- Completed handballing and lifting to facilitate smooth deliveries.
- Assisted with efficient loading and unloading of company vehicles.
- Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
ADR Driver
B P McKeefry
Liverpool, Merseyside
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
- Escalated major maintenance issues to maintain road worthiness of vehicle.
- Carried out regular vehicle maintenance to maintain smooth delivery logistics.
- Employed defensive driving technique to anticipate potential dangers and avoid collisions.
- Completed delivery documentation promptly to track orders and incidents.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Hoylake Commercials
Hoylake, Wirral
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Crown Transport
Birkenhead, Wirral
10.2006 - 01.2018
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Art & Design, French, Design & Realisation, Intergrated Humanities, PE,
The Weston Road Academy
Stafford 09.1987 - 05.1990
NVQ Level 1 - Business & Finance
Stafford College
Stafford 09.1991 - 06.1992
Skills
- Truck safety inspections
- Long haul driving
- Flatbed driving
- UK transportation laws
- Digital tachograph operation
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- GPS technology expertise
- Loading and unloading
- Curtainside lorry safety
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Transport Law knowledge
- Logbook maintenance
- Water Tanker driving
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Tanker Driver
Barnett Transport
06.2021 - Current
ADR Driver
B P McKeefry
04.2019 - 06.2021
HGV Class 1 Driver
Hoylake Commercials
01.2018 - 04.2019
HGV Class 1 Driver
Crown Transport
10.2006 - 01.2018
NVQ Level 1 - Business & Finance
Stafford College
09.1991 - 06.1992
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Art & Design, French, Design & Realisation, Intergrated Humanities, PE,
The Weston Road Academy
09.1987 - 05.1990
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