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Steven Breward

Nottingham ,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Certified HGV Class 1 Driver with 3 years of driving experience. Ensuring accurate, efficient delivery of goods through excellent organisation and time management skills. I'm a confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. I regularly exceed delivery performance targets through careful route planning. I'm willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands. 3 year experienced HGV driver with background in managing high-volume HGV deliveries across rural and urban areas. I have knowledge about vehicle maintenance and conducts full inspections prior to loading. I regularly exceed delivery turnaround times through careful route planning.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

HGV class 1 driver

UPS
Derby, Derbyshire
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
  • Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
  • Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
  • Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
  • Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
  • Employed defensive driving technique to anticipate potential dangers and avoid collisions.
  • Tolerated high levels of stress when driving long distances and new routes.
  • Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
  • Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.

Class 1 HGV driver

FLX Huthwaite
Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Transported goods, liquids, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Stored goods strategically for accessibility purposes.
  • Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
  • Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
  • Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
  • Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.

HGV class 1 driver

Knights of Old
Belper, Derbyshire
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks.
  • Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
  • Assessed delivery weights to maintain compliance with load limitations.
  • Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
  • Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
  • Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
  • Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
  • Escalated major maintenance issues to maintain road worthiness of vehicle.
  • Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
  • Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.

HGV class 2 driver

SIG
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Ran loading and unloading equipment (Moffat forklifts) to assist with cargo at depos.
  • Selected efficient routes in compliance with delivery instructions and fuel policies, continually meeting company targets.
  • Submitted required documentation upon journey completion.
  • Communicated clearly with dispatch centre about route changes and customer issues.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Carried heavy items to customers' desired location using best moving and handling practices.
  • Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations- Moffat Forklifts
  • Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.

Education

A-Levels -

Padstow Comprehensive
Nottingham
09.1975 - 07.1980

Skills

  • Curtainsider loading
  • Safety compliance
  • Cargo securing
  • GPS technology expertise
  • Exceptional timekeeping
  • Delivery record management
  • Truck safety inspections
  • Class 1 license
  • National road network expertise
  • Class 1 HGV certified
  • UK driving regulations
  • Cargo loading and unloading
  • Transportation logs
  • Heavy lifting
  • Public relations

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • DIY
  • Music

Certification

Class 1 License holder

Class 2 License holder

Have held Moffat License

Have held ADR license

Timeline

HGV class 1 driver

UPS
08.2023 - 12.2024

Class 1 HGV driver

FLX Huthwaite
02.2023 - 08.2023

HGV class 1 driver

Knights of Old
02.2022 - 01.2023

HGV class 2 driver

SIG
07.2018 - 01.2022

A-Levels -

Padstow Comprehensive
09.1975 - 07.1980

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