Carol Bolam
2 Back Mowbray Terrace Guidepost NE62 5QH
07454566674
carol-bolam@hotmail.com

PERSONAL STATEMENT

With a wealth of experience as a HGV driver I feel that given the opportunity I would prove to be a valuable addition to your company. Experienced in multi drop long distance work, I am a confident and diligent worker, able to turn my hand to a variety of tasks with excellent practical skills. I am able to work well within any team environment. Conscientious in my approach to health and safety and a methodical approach to any work that I undertake; I work hard to maintain the highest quality of customer service and put every effort into the duties I am given always delivering a professional attitude and approach. Responsibility, reliability and good timekeeping are all attributes I possess, together with a sound knowledge of vehicle operator maintenance always seeing this as a priority. Always looking to improve my skills I would be available to do any training necessary to fulfill my goals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 HGV 1 Licence
 Excellent knowledge of tachograph systems
 Excellent customer service
 Full driving licence, car owner
 Excellent manual dexterity skill
 Excellent knowledge of local road networks
 Excellent knowledge of the UK road networks
 Good awareness of Health and Safety
 Excellent awareness of vehicle safety
 Strong communication skills
 Experienced in completion of administration
 Experienced in cash and card payments

WORK HISTORY

Jan 2017 – Current
 Actively seeking employment while completing various courses to develop my skills

Dec 2015 – Jan 2017
Solutions Recruitment Newcastle
Agency HGV Driver
 Duties involved
 Pre Checks on vehicle to ensure safe to drive
 Identifying load and customer destination
 Working out via sati light navigation systems and road maps journey route
 Connect trailer to cab ready for journey
 Ensuring journey was in line with tachograph procedures
 Liaising with customer delivery personnel
 Ensuring consignment paperwork was completed to required standard
 Delivering for a range of customers , requiring a flexible and adaptable approach
 Following health and safety procedures

Jul 2002 – Oct 2015
Various Agencies
HGV Driver
 Duties involved
 Driving vehicles sizes from Transit Vans to Articulated vehicles
 Experienced in local mulita drop work
 Extensive knowledge of the UK and local road networks
 Experienced in transporting various cargoes including heavy plant and perishable foods
 Experienced in delivering construction products involving tipper work
 Experienced in delivering and tipping asphalt

Aug 1999 – Jun 2002
Borderline Taxis Dudley
Taxi Driver
 Duties involved
 Collecting customers to transport to their destination
 Transporting local school children and vulnerable adults to various schools and centres
 Ensuring vehicle is safe and to legal standards and specification
 Liaising with office staff
 Processing cash payments

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Jun 2017 – Jun 2017
Northumberland College
 Award in Skills for Personal Development
 Educated to O level Standard

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

 Horse riding
 Knitting
 Art
 Reading
 Walking
 Spending time with friends and family

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST