William Scott
Chesterfield,United Kingdom
Summary
A conscientious and self-disciplined professional with strong problem-solving ability and a proven record of performing effectively under pressure. My experience across transport, logistics, customer service, and cloud technology has equipped me with valuable transferable skills, making me a strong candidate for a wide range of roles. Motivated, reliable, and confident, I apply a logical and efficient approach to every task and am committed to maintaining high standards in dynamic work environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
AWS Academy
04.2024 - 02.2026
- Completed AWS course content and progressed into the Mentor Programme, coaching AWS trainees and deepening practical understanding of AWS cloud technologies.
- Led weekly study sessions and collaborated closely with students and instructors.
- Achieved Practitioner qualification by successfully balancing professional development alongside full-time employment.
HGV Driver / Shunter
Gist
08.2021 - 02.2026
- Coordinate yard operations, ensuring accurate communication between transport and warehouse teams.
- Maintain detailed records of trailer movements and support drivers with allocation and information.
- Conduct daily vehicle checks, secure loads, and transport temperature-controlled goods safely and professionally.
- Adhere to Working Time Directive, EU driving regulations, and rigorous Health & Safety standards.
Supervisor
Stagecoach
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Progressed from PSV driver to Supervisor within nine months.
- Improved company compliance by 12%, achieving an average 99.8% compliance rate.
- Allocated vehicles, monitored service performance, and implemented operational adjustments.
- Led driver debriefs, managed defect reports, and worked closely with engineering to minimise downtime.
- Delivered high-quality customer service, handled enquiries and complaints, and updated service announcements on Twitter.
- Drove a wide range of fleet vehicles across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and London.
Machine Operator
Hardcase International Ltd
03.2011 - 11.2017
- Managed production schedules and maintained machinery to meet manufacturing targets.
- Operated forklift trucks for unloading and loading materials.
- Completed nationwide deliveries using company vehicles.
HGV Driver
Ruane Transport Services Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Transported abnormal loads and general haulage across the UK and internationally.
- Secured loads, planned efficient routes, and ensured all time-sensitive deliveries were completed to schedule.
Skills
- AWS Practitioner Qualification
- Cloud architecture understanding
- Risk assessment awareness
- Collaborative working
- Customer orientation
- Strategic thinking aptitude
- Automation tools usage
- Technical leadership
- Effective time management
- Resilience under pressure
- Cloud computing services
- Network security awareness
- Backup solution understanding
- Cloud security familiarity
Certification
- GCSEs: 8 grades A–C
- AWS Cloud Practitioner — January 2025
- Certificate of Professional Competence
- Full B+E Car
- Category C+E (Class 1)
- Category D+E
- Category A
Timeline
AWS Academy
04.2024 - 02.2026
HGV Driver / Shunter
Gist
08.2021 - 02.2026
Supervisor
Stagecoach
11.2018 - 08.2021
Machine Operator
Hardcase International Ltd
03.2011 - 11.2017
HGV Driver
Ruane Transport Services Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2011