Frederick Stears
Leyton,United Kingdom
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
I moved to the UK in August 2015 from South Africa. I was doing Class 1 and 2 deliveries, short and long distance. I have been driving trucks since 2001 in South Africa . Upon arrival in the UK i had to do my truck licence again , because the South African truck license is not valid in the UK.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PCV driver
Go-Ahead London
London, Northumberland Park
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean bus driver (PVC) license since.
- Skilfully applied conflict resolution strategies and active listening to calmly de-escalate highly charged situations involving members of public.
- Conducted announcements using integrated public address system.
- Advised customers throughout journey on available transport options and affordable ticket fares.
- Guaranteed buses were in working order by conducting pre-shift inspections and vehicle checks.
- Facilitated appropriate mobility assistance for users with physical or learning difficulties, recognised assistance dogs and carefully handled mobility aids.
- Demonstrated fantastic customer service in all customer interactions, answering queries in professional and tactful manner.
- Maintained flexible schedule to commit to various shift patterns including weekends.
- Complied with and enforced company rules and regulations in customer-facing role to maximise on-board safety.
Night shift worker
ASDA
Leyton, United Kingdom
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Understood and applied health and safety protocols and regulations.
- Lifted bags weighing up to 25kg in preparation of forklift operation.
- Stock shelves with products
HGV class 2 driver
Jewsons
Leyton, United Kingdom
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
- Checked items for safe loading and security, adhering to specified load capacity information.
- Assisted with efficient loading and unloading of company vehicles.
- Demonstrated strong geographical knowledge of UK when planning delivery routes.
- Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
- Reduced vehicle running costs by adopting fuel-efficient driving techniques.
- Executed deliveries accurately and efficiently, exceeding service expectations.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Ensured proofs of deliveries were consistently signed and processed on time.
HGV class 2 driver (agency)
Priory personal
London, United Kingdom
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Demonstrated strong geographical knowledge of UK when planning delivery routes.
- Assisted with efficient loading and unloading of company vehicles.
- Undertook pallet-delivery work in line with set schedule.
- Operated tail lift safely to move pallets and boxes.
- Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.
- Checked items for safe loading and security, adhering to specified load capacity information.
- Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
- Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
- Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
- Completed handballing and lifting to facilitate smooth deliveries.
- Executed deliveries accurately and efficiently, exceeding service expectations.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Management
Worcester Collage
Worcester (South Africa) 01.1995 - 12.1995
Certificate of Higher Education - High School
High School
Swellendam (South Africa) 01.1994 - 12.1994
Skills
- Light mechanical maintenance
- Passenger journey management
- Economic driving
- Emergency risk assessments
- Customer service
- PCV inspections
- Picking and packing
- Vehicle inspections
- Highway Code knowledge
- Overnight deliveries
- Commercial delivering
- Manual handling
- Manual transmission driving
- Passenger transportation
- Pallet truck operation
- Load securing methods
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Full UK driving licence
- Vehicle loading and unloading
Timeline
PCV driver
Go-Ahead London
06.2023 - Current
Night shift worker
ASDA
09.2019 - 02.2023
HGV class 2 driver
Jewsons
07.2017 - 04.2019
HGV class 2 driver (agency)
Priory personal
09.2016 - 07.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Management
Worcester Collage
01.1995 - 12.1995
Certificate of Higher Education - High School
High School
01.1994 - 12.1994
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