Calum Galbraith

A highly disciplined, safety-critical operational professional with extensive experience commanding heavy machinery and heavy goods vehicles (HGV Class 1, PCV, HIAB). Proven ability to maintain absolute composure and adhere strictly to rigid regulatory frameworks during high-intensity distribution operations. Possesses exceptional spatial awareness, an unblemished driving record, and deep expertise in logistics, route planning, and heavy asset management across military and commercial sectors.

Lead Driver / Heavy Logistics Operator - WBPS / Rehlko

(2025-09)

• Command HGV Class 1 vehicles to safely deliver and position critical power infrastructure (Generators) for Electricity North West across challenging environments.
• Maintain 100% compliance with complex transport laws, tachograph regulations, site-specific safety protocols, and dynamic risk assessments.
• Operate independently during irregular 24/7 shift rotations, including permanent night shifts and short-notice emergency call-outs.

Business Co-Owner / Director (Joint Venture) - Danty Bites Café (Standish)

(2026-07)

• Oversee commercial operations, compliance, logistics, financial planning, and health & safety frameworks for a hospitality business.
• Manage supplier relationships, vendor relations, and rigorous food hygiene standards under dynamic day-to-day conditions.

HGV Class 1 Specialist & Heavy Plant Operator - Gravitas

(2024-01 - 2025-09)

• Operated high-tonnage machinery and commercial vehicles onsite across diverse UK infrastructure projects, strictly adhering to civil engineering safety rules.
• Managed safety exclusion zones during the installation of Eco-walls and structural machinery, protecting onsite personnel and high-value assets.

Self-Employed HGV Driver / Logistics Operator - Riley's Removals & Freight

(2019-07 - 2023-12)

• Managed end-to-end logistics, precise route planning, and heavy freight haulage across the UK road network under direct zero supervision.
• Maintained an unblemished commercial driving and safety record over a 4-year period of high-density highway and urban driving.

Therapeutic Support & Outdoor Education Officer - Aurora Group (Bramble Secondary School)

(2015-02 - 2019-07)

• Managed high-stress, safety-critical environments working with youth displaying severe behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Led outdoor education activities under strict safety frameworks, utilizing expert de-escalation techniques and maintaining total composure.

Full-Time Sole Parent & Household Logistics Manager - Family Care

(2011-03 - 2015-02)

• Took full legal custody and sole responsibility for raising 5 children, developing elite organizational skills, long-term planning capability, and stress tolerance.

Plasterer & Construction Labourer - G.J Stock

(2005-08 - 2011-03)

• Executed physical, process-driven tasks within demanding commercial construction environments, adhering strictly to health and safety regulations.

Combat Engineer & Heavy Vehicle Operator - Royal Corps of Engineers – British Army

(2001-05 - 2005-08)

• Active Service Deployment (Iraq): Served on active combat and peacekeeping operations, executing mission-critical engineering under extreme environmental and psychological pressure.
• Heavy Tank License: Stationed in Germany; successfully trained, tested, and certified to operate armored tanks and heavy military transport vehicles under safety-critical conditions.
• Rigid Process Execution: Completed intensive, highly disciplined military training (12 weeks basic, 10 weeks combat engineering, 8 weeks Army communications), embedding a lifelong culture of rule compliance.

Warehouse & Machine Operator - Wigan Observer

(1998-09 - 2001-05)

• Operated high-speed newspaper distribution machinery and managed high-volume inventory systems within strict hourly deadlines.