GARE MACQUARRIE

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Personal Profile

An outgoing and positive individual, I am hardworking, enthusiastic and trustworthy. An experienced driver I am capable of working within time constraints and under pressure, I am able to think on my feet and use my initiative to get the job done. I possess excellent communication and customer service skills, I work well with others and am able to motivate and lead a team. Punctual and reliable, I always work to a high standard. I enjoy a challenge and am looking for an opportunity to utilize and develop my existing skills.

Key Skills

Practical & Resourceful

Self Motivated

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem solving capabilities

Class II licence

Counterbalance Forklift License

Employment History

Nightfreight 7.5t Driver 2012 June -- 2013 Jan

Multidrop delivery throughout the southwest,Somerset and Dorset. 40 to 50 drops per day driving 7.5t trucks or L/W vans

I.E.M. Technology Driver/Fork Lift/Fitter 2010 April – 2011 May

Started off through driver hire employment agency as a fork lift driver but progressed into delivery, collection from Cardiff or Northampton and stripping and rebuilding a filter system as I am a time served engineer. Although I still work for I.E.M. this is only a part time temporary position.

Self Employed Parcel Delivery Van Owner/Driver 2010

Sub-contracted to D.H.L. through a company called Abbey Couriers. D.H.L. currently moving toward

Employing all self employed owner drivers through ‘service partners’. Abbey Couriers went into receivership leaving some drivers with unpaid invoices.

Robert Wiseman Dairies Truck Driver 2009

I was responsible for delivering milk and dairy products across the country. Working to deadlines and set routes.

Romford Meats Warehouse Operative/Driver 2008

Duties include working in the goods out and helping with the deliveries when the company was short of drivers

Dan Mayer Pig Farm Driver 2008

Working for a local pig farmer, helping on the farm and delivering and collecting livestock

APAC Couriers Truck Driver 2002-2007

Duties involved driving a 17.5 tonne lorry to Birmingham from Taunton on a night shift delivering parcels. I was also responsible for managing and running the fleet when the manager was away. This included organizing the drivers and ensuring all geographical areas were covered and parcels arrived on time.

Taunton Hide & Skin Class II Driver 2001

Worked in a tanners yard, was put through my Class II license to help with the business needs.

Time Travel Couriers Delivery Driver 2000

Delivering parcels around the county within time constraints.

Various Agency short term assignments 1998-2000

These included warehouse and factory roles, welding and general operative roles.

Additional Employment History

Additional roles have included Welder, Engineer Inspector, Mechanical fitter, Maintenance Fitter and I also spent 5 years bringing up my children.

Education

Boclair Academy, Glasgow 1975-1980

O Grades

Maths, English, Physics, Technical Drawing, History, Chemistry, Metal work and Arithmetic

A Grades

Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry Technical Drawing

Clydebank Technical College, Glasgow 1981-1986

HNC in Mechanical and Production Engineering - Day release

Apprenticeship with John Brown Engineering

Vocational Training

Class II Licence 2009

Strode College 2009

Forklift licence

Health & Safety at work

Manual Handling

Clait

Interests

I am passionate about Motorbikes and enjoy spending time riding them. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

References available on request

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