Nicholas Calvert

I have a varied work history. I have worked in the service sector for the majority of my working life. I enjoy meeting different people from all walks of life. I have worked directly with the public in customer service, pastoral and supporting roles.

I have excellent communication skills; I am calm under pressure and very approachable. These attributes were definite and essential strengths of mine whilst working in the police service. I am flexible and can turn my hand to most things as my work history demonstrates.

After leaving school in 1984 I worked as an apprentice Tiler for 4 years. This is something I still do from time to time for friends and Family.

Part time Parts Delivery Driver - Ford and Slater - Uk

(2023-08)

• Checking invoices match parts.
• Arranging most efficient/ effective route.
• Maintaining good customer relations.
• Completing returns notes.
• Stock taking.

Parts Sales / Delivery Driver - SCANIA TRUCKS - Thirsk

(2019-10 - 2022-03)

I am responsible for the checking in / booking out and prompt delivery of parts throughout a large Sales area. I also build and maintain good customer relations and attempt to deal with any queries personally when I visit. Also responsible for the frequent checking of my vehicle.

Cycle Salespeson - All terrain Cycles - Wetherby

(2017-01 - 2019-10)

• Advise customers on a huge range of bicycles and accessories and sell same.
• Also carried out various mechanical repairs and building of new bikes.
• Cash handling /cashing up.
• Stock taking.

House Husband and part time Carer

(2006-04 - 2015-03)

Whilst on a Career Break from the Police service I became a carer for my 92 year old grandmother and was until her death in 2014. This gave me an opportunity to re appraise my career goals. While I enjoyed the challenges of working within the service I realised that it was the social and interpersonal roles I preferred, as opposed to the seemingly endless/needless paperwork side of the role.

Community Beat Officer - Durham Constabulary - Durham

(1998 - 2006)

During my time with the force I spent time with numerous specialist attachments including; CID, Traffic, Dog Section, Youth Offending and Schools Liaison. My final attachment was to Community Beat where I remained for 4 years.

This involved: Mobile patrols / response, foot patrols including football matches, arresting and interviewing suspects, taking statements, preparing files for court, attending schools to deliver talks to pupils on substance misuse, youth offending, careers in the police service and my career as a racing cyclist. I also attended neighbourhood watch meetings, parish council meetings, meetings with parents of youth offenders and the probation service. I dealt with many highly charged situations, usually alcohol fuelled on an evening in Darlington town centre, attended road traffic accidents, sudden deaths and post mortems. My communication and interpersonal skills were key to my ability to deal effectively with various difficult situations.

Parts Advisor / Insurance Estimator - Masters and Milburn - Durham

(1996 - 1998)

I dealt with customers both in person and on the telephone regarding vehicle parts orders. I supplied and accurately booked out parts to the busy on site workshop and I carried out insurance estimates on accident damaged vehicles, liaising with insurance companies.

Parts Advisor - Mill Garages Volvo - Stockton-on-Tees

(1993 - 1995)

I dealt with customers in person and on the telephone, supplied and booked out parts to the busy on site workshop and ordered and checked stock from Volvo UK.

class 1 Driver - R. Durham and Sons - Billingham

(1990 - 1993)

I drove a class one LGV, making deliveries and collections throughout the UK and coordinating pick up and drop off points to ensure the most efficient routes and delivery times were achieved. I followed strict Road Traffic laws with regards to speed and weight limits, inspected and maintained my vehicle and kept accurate records.

Youth Training Scheme Trainee traffic controller for LGV fleet - R. Durham and Sons - Billingham

(1990 - 1993)

I monitoring and co-ordinated locations of goods vehicles by telephone and arranged collections and deliveries for drivers nationwide. This required excellent organisational skills, a thorough knowledge of the road network, good customer service and team working skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Ian Ramsey Secondary school (1979 - 1984)