Executive Driver - Accident Exchange - Lichfield, Staffordshire
(2013-01)
- Communicates clearly with dispatch centre about route changes and customer issues
- Carries out complex manoeuvres in busy high pressure environments
- Maintains clean, well-functioning vehicles through regular attention and care
- Selects most appropriate routes, accounting for weather and road closures
- Completes require paperwork
- Inspects vehicle and maintains road worthiness, carrying out checks and suggesting repairs
- Submits required documentation upon journey completion
- Regularly updates control centre on location and availability
- Applies personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes
- Accepts and organises work requests using company apps
HGV Class 2 Driver - Brakes Foodservice - Tamworth, Staffordshire
(2005-08 - 2013-01)
- Performed pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure maximal reliability, checking tires, lights, oil and water levels. General wear and tear of vehicle condition
- Optimised route planning to overcome last minute and re-route challenges, leading to increased customer satisfaction
- Prepared and submitted tachograph records to ensure operational compliance
- Maintained up to date knowledge on road safety legislation by attending CPC driver safety meetings
- Drove customer loyalty, providing a superior level of customer service through loading assistance, professional and communication
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues
- Collected delivery payments
Transport Supervisor - Co-operative Dairies - Birmingham, Midlands
(1999-07 - 2005-08)
- Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues
- Coordinated and managed allocation of drivers and vehicle service network, guaranteeing efficient, accurate deliveries
- Reduced infield incidents by enforcing strict adherence compliance and safety standards
- Implemented a nil defect system with which drivers checked and reported defects on a daily basis
- Arranged service and MOT of vehicles
