Ben Monk

Reliable, safety-focused and highly disciplined professional with 20 years' operational experience within West Mercia Police, now qualified as an HGV Class 2 driver and seeking a career in HGV driving, multi-drop delivery, recycling and logistics. Experienced in working under pressure, following strict procedures, assessing risk, managing competing priorities and communicating effectively with colleagues, customers, partner agencies and members of the public. Brings a strong work ethic, excellent punctuality and attention to detail, together with substantial warehouse, stock-control, loading/unloading and manual handling experience.

Holds a Category C licence (passed October 2025), full valid Driver CPC, digital tachograph card and ADR qualification. Also qualified in Flexi, counterbalance and rough-terrain forklift operation. Physically fit and accustomed to demanding work, with experience ranging from operational policing and complex investigations to warehouse, distribution, hospitality and labour-intensive resin installation work.

Team Supervisor - West Mercia Police

(2002-01 - 2021-06)

Supervised teams and coordinated operational activity in demanding environments.

• Team Supervisor — supervised teams and coordinated operational activity in demanding environments
• Advanced Driver — qualified advanced driver with extensive experience operating safely and responsibly
• Tactical Operations Analyst — assessed operational information, supported planning and informed decision-making
• Traffic / RTC Investigations — investigated road traffic collisions, including fatal incidents, with detailed reporting and evidence management
• Complex Investigations — managed complex casework requiring organisation, accuracy, confidentiality and sound judgement
• Search Adviser — provided operational advice and supported planning and risk assessment
• Public Events — worked in busy public environments, managing risk and maintaining public safety
• Multi-agency Working — extensive experience working alongside other public bodies and partner organisations
• Welfare Officer — supported colleagues and maintained professional standards in demanding circumstances

COVID Volunteer - COVID Volunteer

(2021-01 - 2021-05)

Supported mass testing, transportation of medication and patient welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sales Supervisor - Fitness First Gymnasium

(1999-09 - 2002-01)

Supervised customer-facing sales activity and daily operations.

• Sales Supervisor — supervised customer-facing sales activity and daily operations
• Membership Consultant — delivered customer service, advised members and supported membership sales

Stores Manager

Managed stocktaking and distribution of chemical and domestic products, with responsibility for organised warehouse operations.

Crown Shower Factory

Warehouse and assembly-line work including shrink-wrapping, stock control, loading and unloading.

Family Business

Resin installation; labour-intensive work creating resin-based areas ranging from driveways to hotel projects; developed strong practical skills, physical stamina and attention to site safety.

Head Barman - De Vere Hotel, Coventry - Coventry

High-volume restaurant and hotel experience including Silver Service and busy kitchen operations.

Head Barman and Function Organiser - Jumpin Jaks, Coventry - Coventry

Head Barman and Function Organiser - Swan Inn, Knowle Sands, Shropshire - Knowle Sands, Shropshire