Idrees Iqbal
HGV Driver
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About
A very reliable, responsible and hard working person, with a diverse selection of work experiences and well developed life skills. Fluent speaker in English, Urdu and Punjabi. Great at working both in a team, liaising and supporting team effectively and leading colleagues through motivation and example.
A self-motivated, well-mannered sociable individual who can communicate with people of all abilities and backgrounds. Capable of managing workload and reaching deadlines. A very trustworthy, flexible, punctual and organised candidate with excellent cultural awareness.
Experience
HGV Driver at Vitagas Ltd (2025-08-18 – Present)
- Driving to various gas refineries
- Refilling tankers
- Delivering bulk gas to clients
- Logging deliveries and timings
- Record keeping
- Liasing with existing clients
- Ensuring vehicles are operating at safety standards
- Reporting vehicle defects
- Liasing with potential clients to expand the company
- Following health and safety protocol according to driving laws
HGV Driver at Calor (2019-08-12 – 2025-03-31)
- Driving long distances to deliver goods to customers
- Loading and unloading cylinders
- Delivering bulk gas to customers (tanks)
- Recording deliveries
- Keeping an activities log and log hours
- Getting goods to clients on time
- Keeping commercial driving license up to date
Leakage Technician at Thames water (2017-09-01 – 2019-08-08)
- Pinpointing leaks
- Sounding
- Finding leaks
- Correlating
- Tracing mains
- Reporting leaks
- Driving the van
Delivery Driver/Postman at Royal Mail (2018-12-08 – 2019-01-20)
- Sorting and delivering post to addresses
- Taking out mails from post boxes
- Loading mailbags
- Getting signatures for special deliveries
- Liasing with the logistics sector to keep constant contact with business and people
- Covering period of leave for different mail routes
- Driving to different locations to drop off deliveries and mails
Railway Engeerning Trackman at Doyen Rail (2015-01-05 – 2017-08)
- Installing and renewing track
- Checking sections of tract are correct
- Inspecting for tract defects
- Reporting of accidents
- Surveying and maintence needs
- Performing look out and hand signalling duties
Education
NVQ Level 2 in Railway Engineering – Intertrain, Enfield (2014-02 – 2014-06)
Certification in First Aid At Work – Intertrain, Enfield (2014-02 – 2014-06)
Functional Skills in English Level 1 – Redwood Skills (2013-10 – 2013-12)
Functional Skills in Maths Level 2 – Redwood Skills (2013-10 – 2013-12)
GCSE in Mathematics – Community Links, Education Links (2012-07 – 2013-09)
Functional Skills in English – Community Links, Education Links (2012-07 – 2013-09)
BTEC in Sport Science – Community Links, Education Links (2012-07 – 2013-09)