Andrew Slaven
Andrew Slaven
: 27 Bowton Road, Kinross KY13 8EQ
07716 730105
:a.slaven@outlook.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am hardworking, reliable and physically fit. Previous roles have equipped me with a wide range of skills as well as being an experienced HGV driver I have the patience to teach and remain calm, methodical and polite. Comfortable lone working and contributing to a team I am capable of working to strict deadlines and used to driving in all types of weather. My customer service skills are excellent and I am capable of building good working relationships.
KEY SKILLS
• 27 years driving experience accident and endorsement free
• HGV Licence
• Heavy Plant Operator
• 5 years retained Firefighter
• Experienced in delivering customer service in a variety of roles
• First Aid certificated – 1 day Emergency First Aid course
• Fire Safety Officer
• Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace
• Experienced in the safe use of heavy machinery
• Physically fit and able for demanding tasks
• Exemplary attendance and timekeeping record
• Able to work to exact instructions with minimum supervision
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HGV Driver Taypack Ltd
Jun 2017-Nov 2017
• Uplifting potatoes from farms and delivery to factory
• Uplift and delivery of crisps to distribution centres around Scotland
• Loading vehicle
• Vehicle safety checks
HGV Driver, Canute Haulage
Jan 2015-April 2017
• Delivery and transportation of wood products to builders merchants
• Updating signatures and delivery paperwork
Tanker Driver, Wincanton Logistics
May 2010-Jan 2015
• Delivery of Flour to customers throughout the United Kingdom
• Tanker/Blower Curtainsider
HGV Driver/Driver Trainer
Feb 2007-May 2010
• Logging all information on delivery paperwork
• Obtaining company signatures for each consignment
• Teaching new employees
Heavy Plant Operator/Fire Safety Officer
Oct 1999-Feb 2007
• Mining and transportation of stone within a Quarry
• Fire prevention measures maintained in accordance with company procedures
• Reporting and supervision of accident logs
EDUCATION
Newbattle High School
1979-1985
A Level – History
O Grades: Arithmetic, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, History, Accounts, English
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I like to keep fit and am a member of the Kinross Cycling Club, glider flying is also something I enjoy and spending quality time with my 3 children. I have recently started canoeing.
References available on request
Updated 7 years ago