Philip Yau

Safety-conscious and dependable Bus Driver with Transport UK (formerly Abellio), holding a full Category D PCV licence and Driver CPC. Experienced in passenger transport, rotating shift work, route operation, vehicle safety checks, communication with operational control and responding calmly to disruptions and passenger incidents. Maintains 100% attendance and punctuality and has no penalty points on his driving licence.

Previously worked for almost 40 years in catering, including airline catering, team leadership and more than 11 years as a business owner. Now seeking to build on professional driving experience and develop a long-term career as a Train Driver.

Bus Driver - Transport UK (formerly Abellio) - Twickenham/Fulwell Depot | Trained at Battersea

(2024-12)

Joined the professional driver training programme in December 2024 and obtained a full Category D PCV licence on 28 January 2025. Began independent passenger services in February 2025 following further classroom and supervised driving training.

• Operate scheduled passenger services safely in accordance with company procedures and road traffic regulations.
• Primarily drive automatic electric single-deck buses, with experience of diesel single-deck and double-deck vehicles.
• Carry out pre-service safety checks and have refused vehicles where defects made them unsuitable for service.
• Maintain concentration while working eight-hour rotating shifts and operating routes from memory.
• Communicate regularly with iBus control regarding delays, diversions, breakdowns, incidents and vehicle changes.
• Follow authorised procedures during road closures, service disruption and passenger incidents, keeping safety as the priority.
• Deal professionally with challenging or intoxicated passengers and request assistance where required.
• Maintain 100% attendance and punctuality.

Oriental Specialist Chef - DO & CO - Heathrow

(2023-07 - 2024-07)

Prepared specialist Chinese cuisine within a large-scale airline catering operation, working to strict quality, hygiene, safety and production standards.

Sous Chef – Chinese Cuisine - Gate Gourmet - Gatwick

(2022-06 - 2023-05)

Prepared Chinese cuisine for airline customers including Virgin Atlantic, working to strict food safety procedures and aircraft departure deadlines.

Business Owner - Kum Hong Chinese Takeaway - Surbiton

(2010-12 - 2022-04)

Owned and managed a Chinese catering business for more than 11 years.

• Managed day-to-day operations, purchasing, stock, food preparation and customer service.
• Maintained food hygiene, workplace safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintained a continuous 5-star local authority food hygiene rating throughout ownership.

Wok Chef - Mei Mei Chinese Takeaway - South Ruislip

(2010-01 - 2010-11)

Wok Chef - Silver River Chinese Takeaway - Kingston

(2008-08 - 2009-12)

Development Chef - Ghee Hiang - Penang, Malaysia

(2008-02 - 2008-07)

Oriental Specialist Chef - LSG Sky Chefs - Milan

(2007-11 - 2008-02)

Development Chef - Ghee Hiang - Penang, Malaysia

(2007-08 - 2007-11)

Chinese / Oriental Chef & Team Leader - LSG Sky Chefs - Feltham

(2005-11 - 2007-04)

Chinese / Oriental Chef - International Catering Limited - Poyle

(2001-07 - 2005-10)

Restaurant Manager - Kum Hong Chinese Takeaway - Surbiton

(1995-06 - 1999-06)

Chef - Kum Hong Chinese Restaurant - Surbiton

(1989-09 - 1995-06)

MSc - Food Safety & Control - London South Bank University (1999 - 2001)

BSc - Cell & Molecular Biology - Kingston University (1992 - 1995)