Ross Hayburn

23 McQueen Avenue, Cumnock

Mobile: 07857 565098

Email: rosshay@hotmail.com

Profile

Highly disciplined and experienced logistics professional with 22 years of exemplary military service within supply chain and transport operations. Holds a Category C+E (Class 1) and Category C (Class 2) HGV licence obtained in 2004, with practical driving experience gained during military service, including operating heavy goods vehicles in demanding environments.

While my recent roles have focused on logistics management and leadership, I am keen to return to hands-on HGV driving and bring my strong safety awareness, transport compliance knowledge, and professional work ethic into the civilian sector.

Key Skills

•  HGV Licensed (C+E & C) – Licence held since 2004 with military driving experience

•  Transport Compliance & Safety – Strong understanding of UK road transport laws

•  Vehicle Awareness – Knowledge of checks, maintenance, and defect reporting

•  Route Planning & Navigation – UK and overseas experience

•  Logistics Expertise – Strong supply chain knowledge

•  Time Management – Reliable and punctual

•  Adaptability – Willing to undertake refresher training

Work Experience

MOD (Scotland) –  Logistics Manager (Aug 2023 – Nov 2025)

•  Logistics advisor to HQ Scotland

•  Prepare units for audits and inspections

•  Conduct compliance visits and audits

MOD – Supply Chain Manager (Jun 2020 – Aug 2023)

•  Managed stock and replenishment

•  Oversaw logistics systems

•  Coordinated freight operations

MOD Reserves – Senior Permanent Staff Instructor (Jan 2017 – Jun 2020)

•  Managed training programmes

•  Oversaw administration and H&S;

•  Supported recruitment activities

MOD – Logistic Team Leader (Jun 2004 – Jan 2017)

•  Led logistics team

•  Managed inventory and freight

•  Operated HGV vehicles (C & C+E) during military duties

Qualifications

•  Level 6 Advanced Certificate – Multinational Logistic Operational Planning

•  Level 7 – Leadership and Management (City & Guilds)

•  Level 2 – Distribution, Warehousing and Storage Operations

Driving Qualifications

•  Category C+E (Class 1) Licence – Held since 2004

•  Category C (Class 2) Licence

•  Driver CPC Qualified

•  Digital Tachograph Card Holder

•  ADR Certificate – Core, Packages, and Tanks

•  ADR Classes Held: 2 (Gases), 3 (Flammable Liquids), 4 (Flammable Solids), 5 (OxidisingSubstances), 6 (Toxic Substances), 8 (Corrosives), 9 (Miscellaneous)

Additional Information

Previous HGV driving experience gained within the military. Keen to return to a driving-focused role and willing to undertake refresher training.

References

Available upon request