Lawrence Haughton

Experienced professional with 25+ years in transport, logistics and warehouse operations. Skilled LGV Class 1 & 2 driver with extensive forklift certification. Strong track record in goods handling, vehicle maintenance, route planning and customer service across the South East.

LGV Class 2 / Class 1 Driver - BFP (KENT FOODS) Ltd - Unit 15, The Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes. BN8 6JL

(2023-07)

Carrying out food and bakery product deliveries using a refrigerated / freezer truck. Loading pre-picked orders using fork lift / tail-lift / electric pallet truck and planning routes for efficient journeys based on customer opening times. Early starts around 4am to avoid traffic build-ups.

Off loading either manually or with pump-truck. Vehicle safety pre-checks and implementing drivers hours and the working time directive. Class 1 driving standing in for holiday / sickness cover at other company sites.

Using curtainside trailers. Empty / full trailer loads swapping at depot and suppliers yard.

Forklift & 7.5T Driver - HENLEY BRIDGE INGREDIENTS Ltd - Unit 15, The Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes. BN8 6JL

(2006-12 - 2023-07)

Carrying out a variety of different jobs over the course of employment. More recently on goods in which involves loading and unloading lorries, checking off goods against delivery notes, completing paperwork and booking goods in on computer system. Storing products on pallets in warehouse using tablet to store location.

Using variety of counterbalance, pivot steer, stand & ride, and reach forklift trucks. Covering routine checks on fleet of 12 forklift trucks reporting defects and liaising with repair contractors. Light and general maintenance on company buildings.

Earlier roles included driving 7.5t lorries with goods deliveries across South East and route planning for 5 vehicles daily to maximise drops and weight capacity. Covering for drivers for sister business on same site.

Warehouse & 7.5T Driver Cover - W.E. ROBERTS PACKAGING SUPPLIES - Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent

(2004-03 - 2006-12)

Carrying out variety of warehouse tasks including picking orders and strapping flatpack cardboard boxes onto pallets for delivery using counterbalance forklift. Loading and unloading ingoing and outgoing deliveries, checking paperwork, and driver cover for 7.5t vehicle deliveries across South East.

Driver - APH - AIRPORT PARKING & HOTELS - Snowhill Road, Copthorne, West Sussex

(2002-06 - 2004-03)

Involved in vehicle ferrying between two storage sites of customers cars. Vehicle damage checks and mileage logging then returning vehicles ready for customer collection. Covering for site supervisor when needed and driving selection of high-end cars for customer meet & greet service at airport.

7.5T Recovery Truck Driver - RAWSONS VW TONBRIDGE - Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent

(2002-03 - 2002-06)

Collection of new vehicles requiring repair at VW main dealer after being shipped into docks in UK using 7.5t tilt & slide flatbed recovery lorry. Collection and delivery of customer vehicles across South East for service and repair work after carrying out damage checks and completing paperwork.

Driver & Repair Assistant - BILBO'S MOTORCARAVAN CONVERSIONS - Lambs Business Park, Tilburstow Hill Road, South Godstone, Surrey

(1998-07 - 2002-03)

Collections of parts and fibre-glass moulded roofs for new VW motor caravan conversion company. Delivery and demonstration of brand new camper vans to customers across country. Assisting to set up show displays and helping repair technician on used vehicles ready for re-sale.

Office Cleaner - PROPERTY VALET & SERVICES

(1997-08 - 1998-07)

Part-time evening office cleaning whilst at college.

Stock Replenishment Assistant - J. SAINSBURY'S - Brooklands Way, East Grinstead, West Sussex

(1996-10 - 1997-08)

Part-time stock replenishment assistant whilst at college.

Advanced GNVQ - Construction & the built environment - East Surrey College

Intermediate GNVQ - Science - Sackville Secondary School

GCSE - Sackville Secondary School