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JAMES BEDFORD Willow Lodge, Bilsington Road,
Ashford Kent TN26 2PB 07951620220 [email protected]
PERSONAL PROFILE An observant, meticulous and conscientious individual with a good timekeeping record who is able to use own initiative and takes a pride in completing all tasks undertaken. Has extensive
knowledge of vehicles and years of experience in driving. Also, a successful team player who can work quickly and accurately under pressure. Willing to undertake any necessary further
training and seeking an opening where existing and potential skills may be utilised to the fullest extent.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCES
• Full clean and current UK driving licence (7.5t) • Extensive knowledge of all major routes within London and South East area • Experience in performing routine vehicle maintenance
• Friendly and approachable when interacting with customers • Understanding of transport regulations governing speed restrictions and best practices
• Experience with cash handling collection and balancing • Excellent communication skills
Multidrop - Van driver (self-employed) Express Transport 2014- 2015
This was a delivery job, delivering parcels and pallets
Multidrop 7.5T Lorry driver (Contracted) Iron Mountain 2013- 2014
I did daily vehicle checks. Delivered boxes crates. I used pallets pump truck cages tail lift straps.
Multi Drop 7.5 Tonne Driver (contracted) Driver Hire 2010 – 2011
• Completing daily safety checks of the vehicle
• Completing multiple deliveries and collections of packages that can weigh up to 70kg's • Prioritising workload to ensure time commitments are met
• Checking for 'cash on delivery' packages and ensuring that payments are collected
Multi Drop / Mini Bus Driver Blue Arrow 2007 – 2010
• Planning the best route
• Driving the vehicle safely, stopping at designated points • Helping passengers get on and off the vehicle
• Performing basic vehicle checks • Keeping the vehicle tidy in between journeys
Delivery Driver Night Freight 2004 – 2006
• Collecting goods from a depot, warehouse or pick-up point
• Loading the vehicle in an order that matches the deliveries that you will make • Planning the route to make sure that deliveries are made on time • Unloading goods at the right addresses
Courier DHL 2004
DHL
• Collecting the schedule of pick-up points and delivery addresses from your depot • Planning routes and sorting packages into dropping-off point order
• Finding the quickest route to delivery addresses • Signing for packages that you pick up and getting signatures when delivering them • Keeping paperwork and delivery records up to date.
EDUCATION HISTORY
• Pennine CPC Training RoSPA Award Jan 2013
• Seetec NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Progression Jul 2012 • City & Guilds English & Maths Sep 2012 – Oct 2012
• West Wickham Adult Education Centre Mechanics Jul 1983 – 1984
Interests & Hobbies
In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, reading history books and anything to do with cars.
References are available upon request
