Adam Coulson

Greystones

Knaresborough Road

Little Ribston

Wetherby

North Yorkshire

LS22 4ET

07944394565  • dobby0207@hotmail.co.uk

Personal statement

After successfully passing my C&E driver training along with my driver CPC at Go! Driving, Tockwith in August 2024, I have spent the past 3 months in bulk haulage at Thompsons of York, delivering animal feed to farms throughout the north east of England. This has been a steep learning curve, manoeuvring into plenty of tricky positions on farms and around the mill which has quickly improved my confidence. I am now looking for the right role a little closer to home.

Prior to starting my career as a HGV driver, I spent the previous year setting up my own bottleshop and taproom in Ripon. The business was highly successful in its first year and an offer was received by a local businessman which I accepted in August 2024.

My previous work experience involved 19 years in the construction industry working my way through from an apprentice joiner through to a senior site manager. I feel that this experience will stand me in good stead and has given me a good insight into the world of transport, haulage and logistics with many skills learnt being transferable.

Key Skills

Working to the highest of health, safety and environmental standards.
Working well under my own initiative and as part of a wider team.
Being able to remain calm and cope well when put under pressure.
Strong communication skills.
Experience in customer facing roles ensuring that company reputation is upheld.
Self-motivated and used to being flexible with my working hours including early morning, nights, weekend and bank holidays.
A full understanding of driver’s hours and the working time directive.
A good knowledge of the UK road network.
Employment History

Class 1 HGV Driver, Thompsons of York

(October 2024 – Present)

I have spent the past 3 months in bulk haulage at Thompsons of York, delivering animal feed to farms throughout the north east of England. This has been a steep learning curve, manoeuvring into plenty of tricky positions on farms and around the mill which has quickly improved my confidence.

Owner / Director, The Portly Pig Limited

(July 2023 – September 2024)

On leaving my role in construction, I set up my own business in the form of a bottleshop and taproom in Ripon. The business was highly successful in its first year and an offer was received by a local businessman which I accepted in August 2024.

As well as being the owner of the business I also undertook the day to day running of the premises which was very much a customer facing role.

Senior Site Manager, Caddick Construction Limited

(August 2019 – May 2023)

Senior Site Manager, Kier Construction Northern

(December 2018 – July 2019)

Project Manager, Horbury Group

(July 2018 – December 2018)

Site Manager, Fletcher Construction  (New Zealand)

(June 2017 – July 2018)

Senior Site Manager, Kier Construction Northern

(January 2016 – May 2017)

Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Trainee Site Manager, Apprentice Joiner, Shepherd Construction Ltd

(September 2004 – December 2015)

Education

Manor C of E School, York

(September 1999 – June 2004)

10 GCSE’s grades A-C

York College

(September 2004 – July 2010)

City and Guilds Advanced Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery
NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery
National Award
HNC in Construction

Work Based Qualifications

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Supervision
NVQ Level 3 in Construction Site Supervision
Black CSCS Card
SMSTS (5 day)
Temporary Works Coordinator
Asbestos awareness
Various Health and Safety, QA and inspection training awards

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy the great outdoors, normally walking my Spaniel somewhere in the Yorkshire Dales or enjoying a round of golf. I am also a big football and cricket fan and enjoy watching the England cricket team around the world.

References

References are available upon request.