Steven Brown
Stanley,County Durham
Summary
Experienced Delivery Driver with nearly two decades at Hovis Ltd, specialising in route optimisation and customer service excellence. Demonstrates proficiency in vehicle inspection and safety checks, ensuring compliance adherence and operational efficiency. Skilled in load securing techniques and maintaining safety standards, holding a full UK driving licence with extensive multi-drop delivery experience. Committed to enhancing delivery operations through effective communication and punctuality, aiming to contribute to a dynamic logistics team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Hovis Ltd
Washington, County Durham
05.2006 - 01.2025
- Facilitated timely delivery of goods to customers' premises, ensuring high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Secured vehicle loads to prevent shifting and damage during transportation.
- Optimised delivery routes using GPS and route planning software to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to meet safety and maintenance standards, reporting issues promptly.
- Conduct daily pre-departure inspection checklist before each shift to ensure operational readiness.
- Reported vehicle defects and maintenance needs through daily check sheet to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Finalised and processed paperwork upon deliveries by securing necessary signatures.
- Monitored traffic conditions to optimise routes and enhance client communication regarding arrival times.
Skills
- Route optimization
- Vehicle inspection and safety checks
- Customer service excellence
- Compliance adherence
- Load securing techniques
- Safety standards knowledge
- Full UK driving licence
- Multi-drop delivery experience
- Courteous and polite demeanor
Hobbies and interests
I enjoy most sports both viewing and participating in. The passage of time has moved me onto the more recreational with lawn green bowls and nature rambling now my major interests.
Additional Information
I have held 2 jobs firstly 22 years in the Royal Armoured Corps driving Landrover, Lgv, Armoured cars and tanks. Secondly 19 years driving for Hovis Delivering to the large Supermarket chains {ASDA , Tescos, Sainsburys} as part of multi drop routes.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Hovis Ltd
05.2006 - 01.2025