Daniel Metcalf
Home Delivery Driver
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About
I am a motivated and reliable team player with strong communication skills, developed through a range of diverse work experiences. I take pride in delivering high-quality work and consistently give 100% to every task. Assertive and calm under pressure, I maintain a focused and positive attitude in demanding environments.
I am flexible with working hours and fully available for shift work, weekends, and bank holidays. Eager to secure a new role, I am committed to ongoing development and would welcome the opportunity to undertake any necessary training to support my performance and contribute effectively to your team
Experience
Home Delivery Driver - ASDA - Hull, Yorkshire
(2023-11 - 2025-05)
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Handled merchandise carefully to provide safe delivery.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, collections, and customer signatures to comply with company policies.
- Strived to make deliveries on time to meet schedule demands.
- Utilised GPS and route planning software to optimise delivery routes, reducing fuel consumption and delivery times.
- Loaded vehicle, properly securing items to prevent load shifting and damage during transportation.
- Navigated through diverse weather conditions and traffic situations, ensuring timely and safe delivery of items.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing queries and concerns with professionalism and patience.
- Completed daily pre-departure inspection checklist before every shift.
Class 2 HGV Driver - PRESTIGE RECRUITMENT - Hull, Yorkshire
(2017-02 - 2023-10)
- Safely operated HGV Class 2 vehicles across various routes, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Reported any vehicle defects or safety concerns immediately, prioritising road safety.
- Kept up-to-date hours, distances and break times in delivery management software to follow company procedures.
- Skilfully and efficiently manoeuvred vehicles within tight spaces to avoid accidents.
- Performed route-planning tasks for multi-drop deliveries, using GPS, maps or other navigational systems to avoid getting lost.
- Maintained trucks in excellent, safe and efficient working order through regular inspections and performance tests.
- Complied with all traffic laws and regulations, contributing to a safe driving record.
- Navigated through diverse road conditions and weather, demonstrating excellent driving skills.
- Communicated with other drivers to plan routes, notify potential hazards and provide support.
Education
GCSES - Andrew Marvell (2005-09 - 2010-07)
