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Thomas Hill

Herne Bay,Kent

Summary


Professional Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled professional with experience in catering and logistics. Adaptable and quick to learn, excelling in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, coupled with excellent time management and organization. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in a dynamic role. Always eager to learn new skills and to grow own knowledge within the this industry.


Skills
- Fast-paced environment adaptability
- Culinary techniques and food safety compliance
- Logistics and road network familiarity
- Time management and organization
- Leadership and team mentoring

Certifications & Licenses
- Powerboat Level 2 License
- Class 2 Lorry License

Interests
- Competitive hockey (Canterbury Hockey Club)
- Cricket (Herne Bay Cricket Team)
- Watersports: paddleboarding, surfing, powerboating

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver Drayman

Deva Recruitment - Carlsberg Britvic Distribution
West Thurrock, Thurrock
01.2024 - Current
  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reduced risk of accidents.
  • Resolved logistical issues swiftly to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous delivery service.
  • Provided reliable service as a result of meticulous attention to detail.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
  • Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
  • Followed route schedules, improved punctuality.
  • Kept accurate records of all deliveries made during the day.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
  • Navigated through heavy traffic whilst maintaining composure.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to confirm deliveries.
  • Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
  • Showcased strong ability to handle high pressure situations calmly during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and shortcuts via diligent planning.
  • Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.

Class 2 Truck Driver muti drop delivery

Salvatori
Sittingbourne, Kent
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Executed deliveries accurately and efficiently, exceeding service expectations by planning routes before hand in the most efficient route.
  • Operated tail lift safely to move pallets, also training new employees on safe use of tail lift operation.
  • Confidently used hand-held electronic device to capture proof of delivery.
  • Checked items for safe loading and security, adhering to specified load capacity information ensuring the truck axles weren't overloaded.
  • Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
  • Gained strong understanding of using a manual and electric pump truck on on tail lift and on, and off the truck.
  • Trained new employees with the company on safety procedures inside the company and outside on the roads, ensure they are sticking to the health and safety guidelines inside the company and outside during deliveries.
  • Exhibited excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.
  • Gained 1 year and 5 month experience driving rigid vehicle since acquiring HGV licence.

Chef

Green King
Chestfield, Kent
08.2021 - 02.2022

Learnt

  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Properly handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Strong communication skill with fellow employees under pressured environment to keep on track with food orders
  • Maintaining strong customer relations with regulars and new customer though food being finished to high quality therefore also creating good environment to walk into for customers

Volunteer Worker

Canterbury Hockey Club
Canterbury, Kent
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Helped train hockey from age groups of under 9s to under 12s on Saturdays.
  • Delivered specific training to small group to develop their skills further

Volunteer Worker

Canterbury Hockey Club
Canterbury, Kent
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Delivered specific training to small group to develop their skills further
  • Helped train hockey from age groups of under 9s to under 12s on Saturdays.

Education

A-Levels - Physical Education, Business and Photography

St Lawrence College
Ramsgate
06.2021

GCSEs - Physical Education, English, Maths, Combined Science, Geography and Electronics

Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury
06.2018

Skills

  • Good communication skills under pressured environments
  • Company safety standards
  • Team leadership
  • Company quality standards
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Work ethic towards job position
  • Fast learning skills
  • Maintain driving licence for 5 year with no endorsements on my license
  • HGV class 2 lorry licence with my tachograph card and module 4 license

Timeline

Driver Drayman

Deva Recruitment - Carlsberg Britvic Distribution
01.2024 - Current

Class 2 Truck Driver muti drop delivery

Salvatori
07.2022 - 12.2023

Chef

Green King
08.2021 - 02.2022

Volunteer Worker

Canterbury Hockey Club
01.2020 - 04.2020

Volunteer Worker

Canterbury Hockey Club
01.2019 - 04.2019

A-Levels - Physical Education, Business and Photography

St Lawrence College

GCSEs - Physical Education, English, Maths, Combined Science, Geography and Electronics

Kent College (Canterbury)
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