CV for Mr Kenneth Purdie.
Edinburgh, EH7-4AA.
Mob = 077********.
E:Mail= aca31u@r.postjobfree.com
Profile.
I am an experienced driver with a clean license, I have driven 3.5 t, mercedes/
sprinter /luton /transit type vehicles,8 seater mini-buses and 7.5 tonne vehicles
with digital tachograph, but predominantly 3.5tonne vehicles. I have multi drop
experience 50-70 drops/uplifts per day, with good geographical knowledge of
Edinburgh and the Lothians. I am a good problem solver with a can do attitude,
and a pro- active approach with a good work ethic, a team player and work well
on my own initiative with transferable skills.
Able to communicate with people effectively at all levels,keen to utilise my driving
skills in a suitable driving role. Available immediately,and can supply references,
(Previous Employer and Character).
K ey Att r ibutes/Skills.
Smart,Sensible and Presentable.
Transferable Skills gained in previous employs.
Clean License and Digital tachograph card.
Excellent customer and Interpersonal skills.
Multi-Drop Experience (50-70 drops/uplifts per day).3.5t and 7.5t.
Good Geographical Knowledge of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Good organizational skills ie,route planning and map reading.
Good communicational skills ie,written,verbal and computer literate.
Team player and work well on my own initiative.
Reliable with good time management Skills.
Member of thePVG scheme.
T raining.
F i rst Aid and Fire Safety Trained.
Health and safety,Cossh and Risk Assessing
T rained.
M anual lifting and handling Trained.
T rained in conflict resolution.
A dvanced Driver (Defensive/Evasive.)
Employment History.
Multi drop Driver,Team/Leader (Nilands Utilities).
Sub-Contracted to Scottish Gas Networks.
( Bathgate/Airdrie.)
January 2007 – September 2013. ( Compulsory
Redundancy).
To install multi-utilities to the private and public sector in charge of 6-8 team
members.
To allocate daily duties/tasks, only utilized to cover holidays, and sickness, but
mainly a multi drop driver.
To liaise with customers and 3rd parties ie, emergency services and local
officials.
To deliver/collect plant,equipment,materials, pipe and fittings, and to complete all
documentation.
Drove 7.5t 3.5t and 8 seater mini-bus, worked various shifts responsible to
t he line manager.
Private Hire Taxi/Car Owner/Driver,
Self Employed with Topcars Taxis, (Livingston,West
Lothian).
February 2001-November 2006. (left for better JOB).
To t ransport members of the public safely and timeously from point of pick
u p to destination, and have cash handling experience and good geographical
k nowledge.
Team Leader/ Driver.
British (Scottish) Gas, Edinburgh/Bathgate.
November 1986 – December 2000. (Voluntary
Redundancy).
Started as an adult recruit (late apprenticeship) after leaving HM Forces with all
the relevant qualifications.
To install multi utilities to the private and public sector to allocate daily tasks to 4
team members in charge of vehicle, and contents, job, documentation and to
liaise with customers and to work various shifts.
HM Forces (Army) 1st Btn Royal Scots.
(Corporal/Soldier).
Involved in various conflicts worldwide.
October 1980 - October 1986 (Demobbed).
EDUCATION.
HM Forces Further Education College (Aldershot).
O+A Levels in English and Mathematics, O+A+Highers in
M usic all grade A.
HOBBIES and INTERESTS.
I like to meet people, and I like driving and
reading,travelling and keep fit.
Additional Information.
Driving Categories, = B,BE,C1,C1E,D1,D1E. + Towing
Experience.
Member of the PVG Scheme.
References available on Request, (Previous Employer
and Character).