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Stuart Grantham

Lincoln

Summary

Experienced HGV Class 1 and 2 driver with a clean full UK driving licence and CPC certification, adept at loading and unloading deliveries efficiently. Demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Proven customer service experience enhances interactions with clients, contributing to high satisfaction levels. Committed to maintaining safety standards while pursuing opportunities for professional growth within the logistics sector.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

HGV class 1 driver

Noble Foods
North Scarle, Lincolnshire
01.2023 - 07.2025
  • I deliver eggs to supermarket hubs and I also collect eggs from different farms around the country, I perform this in different sized trailers from double decker's, normal full size artic trailer, and urban trailer with tail lifts.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.

HGV class 1 driver

Buffaload Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • My role here is to deliver chilled products to RDC sites around the country on a class 1 double decker fridge unit, doing daily checks on lorry and trailer, also filling out the paperwork and putting sealed tags on doors for delivery and collection.

HGV class 2 tipper driver

Len Kirk Plant Hire
09.2013 - 01.2022
  • I go out delivering aggregates to private customers or construction/demolition sites, on an 8 wheeled tipper class 2 lorry, as expected carry out my daily checks on the vehicle, to ensure safety and clean my lorry frequently from dirt.
  • I also sometimes go on hire for whatever the customer wants for the day.
  • I also works as a team member helping other drivers get to their destination or other problem I can help with.

HGV class 2 driver

Abba Plant Hire
02.2013 - 09.2013
  • My main role with the company consists of driving an eight wheeled hook loader equipped with the duty of picking up and delivering large skips and plant hire machines nationwide.
  • Before starting my journey, I make certain I do the required checks for my vehicle to ensure it is safe and road worthy.
  • I also clean the vehicle at the end of each day and keep the vehicle topped up with fuel, so I know the vehicle is ready for the next day.
  • I have the experience of being a solo driver, navigating from one destination to the next.
  • However, I also have the experience of working as part of a team whether that be physically working with a colleague on the same job or simply communicating over the work radio detailing the next job or providing directions helping colleagues reach their next destination.

HGV class 2 driver

North Kesteven District Council
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • I engaged in several different roles throughout my time with North Kesteven Council.
  • I experienced work as a loader, working in areas of refuse, recycling and garden waste, ensuring they were being used correctly and disposing of any waste safely and professionally.
  • My most recent expertise has been on the driving side, leading my team through the different routes each day, taking responsibility for the safety of my team as well as being responsible for the overall tipping at the end of each round alongside keeping up with general maintenance of the refuse vehicle before and after each shift.

HGV class 2 driver

Morgan Sindall
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • My role consisted of reinstating kerbs, path edgings, and tarmacking.
  • I was also a class two HGV driver driving grabs and hot boxes around the Lincolnshire area.

Infantry soldier

Army Infantry
01.2003 - 05.2009
  • I have been in the army for six years doing different tasks and roles, such as achieving my CAT C driving license doing 7.5 ton drop offs, driving 30 ton fighting armoured vehicles.
  • I have also done cross country in armoured vehicles and land rovers.
  • In addition to this I have also achieved my forklift counterbalance (ITSSAR), and I have had experience in putting Hazard materials (ammo) onto both arctic Lorries and 7.5-ton Lorries when we were on exercise or moving bases.
  • I have been on three operational tours, two of which were to Iraq and one to Northern Ireland.

Education

GCSEs - GCSEs

Joseph Rustons Technology College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

NVQ Level 2 - NVQ

Darlington College of Technology
Darlington

Skills

  • Loading and Unloading deliveries
  • Team work and Communication skills
  • HGV Class 1 and 2, CPC
  • Clean full UK driving licence
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Goods Vehicle Experience
  • Proficent in using digital tachnograghs and GPS systems
  • Knowledge of road safety and traffic regulations
  • Refrigerated transportation

Certification

CPC Card, CPC 37.5 hours completed, 09/09/2029

DVLA, HGV Class 2 completed, 02/10/2007

DVLA, HGV Class 1 completed, 24/12/2021

Timeline

HGV class 1 driver

Noble Foods
01.2023 - 07.2025

HGV class 1 driver

Buffaload Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2023

HGV class 2 tipper driver

Len Kirk Plant Hire
09.2013 - 01.2022

HGV class 2 driver

Abba Plant Hire
02.2013 - 09.2013

HGV class 2 driver

North Kesteven District Council
01.2012 - 02.2013

HGV class 2 driver

Morgan Sindall
01.2010 - 01.2012

Infantry soldier

Army Infantry
01.2003 - 05.2009

GCSEs - GCSEs

Joseph Rustons Technology College

NVQ Level 2 - NVQ

Darlington College of Technology
Stuart Grantham