Shane Long
HGV Driver
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About
I have a great work ethic, high driving standards, and a dedication to professionalism and safety thanks to my vast experience in the transport sector and while serving in the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps. I take pride in my dependability, safety awareness, flexibility, and capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong discipline, meticulousness, and the capacity to regularly achieve deadlines while upholding high operating standards have all been ingrained in me by my military experience.
Experience
Class 1 driver at Maritime (2024-11 – Present)
- Use Class 1 (C+E) trucks to move containers effectively and safely
- Examine vehicles before and after usage, and report any faults
- Adhere to health and safety, tachograph, and driver's hours laws and working time regulations
- Complete delivery paperwork and keep precise records
- Uphold professional standards and deliver exceptional customer service
- Meet deadlines by delivering and collecting containers from ports, depots, and client sites
Class 1 driver at Wren Kitchens (2020-08 – 2024-11)
- Managing Class 1 (C+E) articulated vehicles for the safe and effective transportation of kitchen units and related goods throughout the United Kingdom
- Performed daily vehicle checks and reported flaws in compliance with corporate policies
- Ensured complete adherence to health and safety regulations, tachograph laws, and driver's hours
- Accurately completed delivery paperwork and kept electronic records
- Communicated with consumers and transport planners to guarantee on-time delivery and quickly address any problems
- Made adjustments for shifting routes and operational needs
- Contributed to safe and effective fleet operations by keeping vehicles clean and roadworthy
- Exhibited outstanding time management skills and a strong dedication to dependability and safety
RLC Driver at British Army (2014-04 – 2018-04)
- Operated and maintained military vehicles, making sure that personnel, fuel, and other supplies were transported safely and effectively
- Carried out fuel handling, storage, and distribution tasks in compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- Performed routine maintenance checks and daily vehicle inspections, noting faults and guaranteeing operating readiness
- Kept thorough records and finished paperwork pertaining to vehicle movements, fuel supplies, and operational tasks
- Ensured adherence to military operating standards and health and safety laws
- In challenging and time-sensitive contexts, transport activities were planned and carried out to meet operational deadlines
- Collaborated well with others to assist logistical operations in the UK and during deployments abroad
- Showed excellent problem-solving, communication, and discipline abilities when working under pressure
Driver/Fuel Op at British Army (2018-04 – 2019-04)
Class 1 driver at Maritime (2019-04 – 2020-02)
Education
Functional skills - Level 1 in Mathematics
Functional skills - Level 1 in English