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steven pye
portsmouth,hampshire
Summary
Class 2 HGV Driver with extensive experience in multi-drop deliveries across diverse routes. Achieved timely deliveries while maintaining high safety standards and compliance with traffic regulations. Committed to fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring satisfaction through reliable service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class 2 HGV Driver
Batleys Cash and Carry
fareham, hampshire
06.2013 - 01.2026
- Operated HGV Class 2 vehicles across various routes.
- Reported vehicle defects or safety concerns to ensure road safety.
- Delivered goods to clients on time to support customer satisfaction.
- Maintained logs of hours, distances, and break times in delivery management software.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure trucks remained in safe working order.
- Delivered exceptional customer service during deliveries, fostering positive client relationships.
- Complied with traffic laws and regulations to uphold a safe driving record.
- Verified that loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Completed delivery paperwork and logbooks, submitting to managers daily.
- Secured goods safely to prevent theft and harm.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely deliveries, contributing to client satisfaction.
- Planned multi-drop deliveries using maps and satellite navigational systems.
- Escalated major repair requirements to management for quick action.
- Operated forklifts and pallet trucks to load and unload vehicles.
- Adapted to varying weather conditions and road types, maintaining high standards of driving and safety.
- Operated mechanical handling equipment to load and unload goods efficiently and meet delivery schedules.
Warehouse Checker
Makro
fareham, hampshire
10.2008 - 05.2013
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in warehouse, contributing to safe working environment.
- Scanned, sorted and diverted packages to appropriate warehouse departments for ease of access and accurate tracking.
- Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays.
- Used forklifts to safely transport cargo to assigned locations.
- Transferred materials weighing up to 10kg above head using safe manual lifting techniques.
- Ensured accurate labelling of goods for storage, aiding easy retrieval and optimising inventory management.
- Operated equipment to move heavy materials and consistently followed health and safety standards.
Van Delivery Driver
anglian health and safety
norwich, norfolk
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Handled merchandise to ensure safe and secure delivery.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
- Planned driving routes to optimise time and efficiency.
- Loaded vehicle, properly securing items to prevent load shifting and damage during transportation.
- Performed daily vehicle checks to maintain safety and compliance, promptly reporting any issues.
Delivery Driver
hangovers cash and carry
norwich, norfolk
10.2003 - 03.2007
- Handled merchandise carefully, ensuring safe delivery and minimising damage.
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
- Loaded vehicle, properly securing items to prevent load shifting and damage during transportation.
- Ensured timely deliveries to meet schedule demands, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Stayed vigilant and within safe driving practices when operating vehicles.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods, following proper manual handling techniques to prevent injuries.
- Assisted clients with loading and unloading heavy items, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Utilised problem-solving skills to address delivery discrepancies and route obstructions proactively.
- Reported vehicle safety issues to management promptly.
Baker
Asda
norwich, norfolk
09.1996 - 06.1999
- Maintained strict hygiene standards in all baking and preparation areas, complying with health and safety regulations.
- Baked a variety of pastries, breads, and pies, ensuring customer satisfaction through consistent quality.
- Executed baking duties with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality product output and minimising waste.
- Kept up to date with cleaning and safety check schedules in line with company requirements.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to make bread and other baked goods.
- Placed dough in pans, moulds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed.
- Monitored oven temperatures and cooking times meticulously, producing consistently well-baked items.
- Set oven temperatures and monitored or modified settings to deliver perfectly baked goods.
- Monitored cooking times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment.
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.
- Performed quality control checks on bakery products, promptly identifying and resolving any issues to maintain product standards.
- Completed all bakery preparations in a timely and professional manner to keep shop running smoothly.
Delivery Driver
linzers bakery
norwich, norfolk
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Handled merchandise carefully to ensure secure delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, enhancing loyalty and generating positive feedback.
Production Worker
norwich corrugated board
Norwich, Norfolk
03.1990 - 04.1995
- Packaged products by applying wrapping and labels for timely dispatch.
- Maintained clean and organised work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Cleaned machinery to uphold health and hygiene standards.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
Electro Plater
Purley plating
Norwich, Norfolk
03.1987 - 03.1990
- Cleaned containers to remove leftover coating and plating materials, preventing contamination of new materials.
- Gave metal workpieces hard and durable layering, preventing or delaying rusting and protecting iron and steel pieces from corrosion.
- Applied finish, coat or plate on sample surfaces to evaluate quality, thickness and strength of layering.
- Finished, coated or plated metal parts to enhance resistance to corrosion and abrasion while achieving decorative effects.
- Used machines to automatically coat wires with non-ferrous metal for use in electrical wiring and circuits.
- Wore protective gear for protection against harmful or hazardous chemicals and metals.
Welding Apprentice
Norwich training workshop
Norwich, Norfolk
04.1986 - 03.1987
- Welded metal parts with gas flame and electric arcs to ensure structural integrity.
- Inspected finished pieces for imperfections to maintain quality standards.
- Joined and secured metal parts through hand soldering to enhance assembly strength.
- Measured workpieces with straight edges for conformity with specifications.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety standards while operating tools and equipment.
Skills
- HGV class 2 licence
- Digital tachograph card
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Safety awareness
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Load securing
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Multidrop deliveries
- Route planning
- Tachograph management
- Tachograph usage
- Safe driving practices
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Time management
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Customer relationship management
- Flexible working hours
- Calm under pressure
- Positive attitude
- Vehicle cleaning standards
- Weight limits adherence
Certification
full driving licence with class 2 hgv
Interests
Timeline
Class 2 HGV Driver
Batleys Cash and Carry
06.2013 - 01.2026
Warehouse Checker
Makro
10.2008 - 05.2013
Van Delivery Driver
anglian health and safety
01.2008 - 08.2008
Delivery Driver
hangovers cash and carry
10.2003 - 03.2007
Baker
Asda
09.1996 - 06.1999
Delivery Driver
linzers bakery
06.1995 - 06.1996
Production Worker
norwich corrugated board
03.1990 - 04.1995
Electro Plater
Purley plating
03.1987 - 03.1990
Welding Apprentice
Norwich training workshop
04.1986 - 03.1987