Delivery Driver - Holme Dodsworth Metals Ltd - Rotherham
(2025-01)
- Deliveries to local business customers, providing a professional and reliable service.
- Route planning and logistics co-ordination, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Completing documentation accurately and on time.
Service Fulfilment Operations Technician - IKEA - Sheffield
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
Responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of IKEA's delivery and logistics services, with a focus on route planning, fleet coordination and driver development.
- Route planning and logistics co-ordination: Designed and optimised delivery routes to ensure timely and cost-effective service across multiple regions. Used logistics software and real-time data to manage delivery schedules and respond to operational challenges.
- Fleet management: Oversaw the performance and maintenance of delivery vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Coordinated repairs, inspections and upgrades to maintain fleet readiness.
- Driver training and development: Acted as a lead trainer for new and existing drivers, delivering structured training programs focused on safety, customer service and operational excellence. Provided coaching and feedback to improve driving standards and reduce incidents.
- Operational leadership: Supported day-to-day fulfilment operations, working closely with warehouse teams, customer service and transport partners to meet delivery targets and resolve issues swiftly.
- Health and safety compliance: Promoted a culture of safety by implementing best practices and conducting regular safety briefings. Ensured all drivers adhered to legal and company standards for road safety and vehicle operation.
- Performance monitoring and reporting: Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, customer satisfaction and driver efficiency. Used data insights to recommend improvements and support strategic decision-making.
Delivery Driver / Buddy Trainer / Marshall - Ocado – Waitrose - Sheffield
(2016-01 - 2023-01)
- Nationwide deliveries to customers
- Trained new recruits as a buddy trainer and marshal
- Recognised with awards: Driver of the Month, Hero of the Month, Safest Driver of the Year
HGV Driver – Tank Transporter - FTX Logistics Ltd (Ministry of Defence)
(2011-01 - 2016-01)
Operated as a specialist Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver supporting the UK Ministry of Defence, with a dual-role structure that involved both domestic and British Army operations.
- Domestic logistics operations: Delivered military equipment across the UK, ensuring timely and secure transportation of high-value and sensitive cargo. Maintained strict adherence to road safety regulations and military protocols.
- Military support role: For six months each year, embedded with British Army units to support active training and operational deployments. This included transporting tanks and armoured vehicles to training grounds and operational zones, assisting in the setup and breakdown of military exercises, operating in convoy formations under military command structures, and navigating challenging terrains and environments, often under time-sensitive conditions.
- Vehicle maintenance and compliance: Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of specialised transport vehicles, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with both civilian and military standards.
- Team co-ordination and communication: Worked closely with military personnel, logistics planners and fellow drivers to coordinate complex transport missions. Demonstrated strong communication skills and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
- Security and safety: Upheld rigorous safety standards, including secure handling of equipment and adherence to classified transport procedures. Played a key role in maintaining operational integrity and protecting national assets.
Tank Transporter – Royal Logistics Corps - 16 Tank Transporter Squadron, British Army - Germany
(2000-01 - 2010-01)
Served as a key member of the British Army's logistics team, specialising in the transportation of heavy military equipment, particularly tanks and armoured vehicles. Proudly served in active duty, contributing to national defence and international peacekeeping efforts. This role demanded resilience, precision, and a deep sense of duty.
- Global logistics operations: Co-ordinated and executed the movement of tanks and other military assets across international borders, often under challenging and high-pressure conditions.
- Strategic planning: Worked closely with military planners to ensure timely and secure delivery of equipment to operational zones, training areas and allied bases.
- Safety and security: Maintained strict protocols to safeguard personnel, cargo and classified materials during transit, often in volatile environments.
- Convoy leadership: Led and participated in large-scale convoys, requiring advanced navigation, communication and leadership skills.
- Technical expertise: Operated specialised heavy transport vehicles and equipment, ensuring compliance with military standards and maintenance schedules.
- Combat readiness: Supported frontline operations by ensuring rapid deployment of essential equipment, contributing directly to mission success.
- Team collaboration: Worked in close coordination with multinational forces, demonstrating adaptability, discipline, and cultural awareness.
