Autonomous Vehicle Operator
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My name is Dave, and for most of my working life, I have been in either the motor industry, transport, or public transport. Upon leaving school, I joined the Army's Junior Leader program, serving for just under eight years before leaving for a new career in the motor industry as a research engineer. I spent the next 5 years travelling all over Europe and North America with Ford Motor Company.
I went on to do various haulage jobs before moving to the Midlands, where I worked as a CNC operator for Cosworth. When the factory shut down, I went back to driving HGV for various companies before returning to the motor industry as a roadside breakdown and recovery driver. I moved back to London in 2008 so that I could look after my parents, who at that time were both terminally ill.
I followed my father's footsteps and became a bus driver before being promoted to service supervisor. I was made redundant in July and have had a few months off to recharge, and now looking for work again at the tender age of 59. I gained my UAV pilot's licence a few years ago so that I could film content for YouTube as a hobby.
Autonomous Vehicle Operator - Transdev
(2025-01)
I joined Transdev in November and spent the next 3 months gaining the knowledge and training necessary to become an autonomous vehicle operator. While what I do can not be disclosed due to signing an NDA, it is a very rewarding and interesting career path, one in which I hope to expand.
Service Controller Supervisor - Go Ahead London
(2008-01 - 2025-07)
I had to make sure buses had left the garage on time and deal with any issues that may arise. I had to help maintain a regular service by adjusting departure times, delaying buses on route and if needed, curtail buses to get them back on time. Attend any incidents such as RTC assaults or police incidents. Perform drug and alcohol tests on drivers and take statements from members of the public or drivers as and when needed. Liaise with management and attend court if needed.
HGV recovery Driver - Rogers Rescue Kidderminster
(2004-01 - 2008-01)
Attend to broken down cars, vans and HGV vehicles, repair or transport them to a garage. Also, clear crash sites for the police to recover vehicles that are needed for forensic analysis. Maintain my own vehicle and undergo regular on-site training.
GCSEs - Parsloes Manor (1978-01 - 1982-01)
IT Networking - Open University (2020-01)
