William Allen
Experienced construction professional transitioning into delivery driver role
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Experienced construction professional, with over 25 years in the steel construction industry, aiming to transition into to a delivery driver role. Proven track record of safely transporting goods across London, maintaining accurate documentation, conducting pre and post vehicle inspections daily, and providing excellent customer service. Possessing strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Experienced in loading and unloading, securing, and delivering heavy materials while adhering to all health and safety and road traffic regulations.
Experience
Delivery Driver / Crane Operator / Steel Erector - Mister Steel Ltd - London
(1997-04 - 2024-10)
- Delivered fabricated steel products to construction sites and customers throughout London and surrounding areas.
- Planned efficient delivery routes to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Loaded and secured equipment steel products using ratchet straps and appropriate safety procedures.
- Carried out daily pre-use and post-use vehicle inspections.
- Obtained customer signatures and maintained accurate delivery records.
- Collected customer payments where required.
- Assisted with steel fabrication.
- Assisted with keeping the yard health and safety compliant.
- Maintained a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Worked with site teams to install structural steelwork.
- Operated a 3.5-tonne long-wheelbase Ford Transit flatbed van.
- Operated a Tadano GR-300EX 30-ton crane within the yard.
- Complied with all road traffic regulations and company safety procedures.
- Skilled welder and fabricator
- Extensive knowledge of London's road network and beyond.
- Obtained crane license
Steel Site Fabricator - Stahl Structures Ltd - London
(2019-01 - 2024-01)
- Assisted in the fabrication of structural steel components.
- Delivered steel products to customers and construction sites.
- Erected pre fabricated steel on site.
- Loaded and secured materials safely for transportation.
- Collected customer payments and obtained delivery signatures.
- Conducted daily vehicle safety inspections.
- Maintained workshop health and safety compliance.
- Operated a 3.5 ton ford transit long-wheelbase flatbed van.
- Followed road traffic legislation and company procedures at all times.
Education
Manual Handling Safety and Internet Safety - Shaw Trust Online Training (2025-01)
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Religious Education, Physical Education - Highbury Grove Grammar School
