Darren

About me:

Candidate Info :
April 14, 2020

To The Recruitment Team,
I am writing to be considered for the position advertised for Driver with 1800 Drivers for any positions that you may see fit to include me for as an experienced Driver.
I have recently moved to the Gold Coast from Sydney and am looking to get straight into work as a driver.
My background includes, but is not limited to”
• Vast Rubbish Experience
• Line Haul
• Rear lifter (2 years experience)
• Walk in Floor
• Quad trailer with a ram (semi trailer)
I have a current HC licence and have held since 2010 and have clean driving record. In my previous roles I have performed as team leader and enjoy working within the teams but am equally as capable working alone. I have computer skills and am not afraid to learn as I go with the ever- changing technologies. I am also able to problem solve with basic mechanical issues.

Experience :
Worked As TRUCK DRIVER at Tautliner
* Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting devices
* Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
* Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
* Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
* Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
* Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
* Working to logbook requirements

Worked As TRUCK DRIVER at carways
* Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting devices
* Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
* Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
* Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
* Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
* Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
* Working to logbook requirements

Worked As DRIVER at Bilita Frozen Foods
* loading and unloading vehicles using lifting devices
* observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
* making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
* estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
* ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
* verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
* Working to logbook requirements

Worked As DRIVER at maritime container services
* Operating empty container forklift
* Loading and unloading of trucks and trains
* Servicing the workshop reloading and unloading to carry out repairs and upgrades
* Observe safety requirements

Worked As ROAMING BAKERY MANAGER at Woolworths
Rockdale and Waterloo
* Plan and design workflow of bakery operations
* Organise the fit out and installation of equipment
* Recruit and train Bakery Manager, pastry cooks and staff regarding Woolworths’ policies, systems and procedures
* Provide advice regarding increasing profitability by controlling labour and operational costs and improving inventory control and waste management
* Manage each store prior to turning over to the Bakery Manager
* Coordinate the bakery’s visual merchandising to attract clients
* Conduct quality control to ensure the best products are offered
* Manage inventory control
* Conduct stock checks, verification and reconciliation
* Determine stock levels and re-order points per item
* Organise “specials” to move slow moving stock
* Promote discounted stock over the public address system
* Train and supervise up to 15 staff per store
* Ensure excellent customer service and HACCP and OH & S guidelines are maintained
* Perform administrative and reporting functions

Achievements: Consistently exceeded budget by up to 61.5% and awarded financial bonuses, and successfully turned around losing operations.

Worked As APPRENTICESHIP / PASTRY COOK at Graham Cakes

Worked As DRIVER at KENNEDY’S EXPRESS from January 2020 to February 2020
* Linehaul driving from Sydney – Newcastle – Taree – Port Macquarie – Return daily
* Operation of forklift for loading and unloading of goods
* Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
* Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
* Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
* Verifying loading documents

Worked As TRUCK DRIVER at ast from February 2019 to January 2020
* Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting devices
* Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
* Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
* Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
* Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
* Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
* Working to logbook requirements

Worked As DRIVER at Bulk Waste from February 2016 to December 2019
*Several times over the years – Bella Vista & Rockdale
* Disposing of waste and following instructions at individual tips
* Towing walk in floor
* Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
* Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
* Ensuring waste is stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
* Verifying loading documents

Worked As TRUCK DRIVER at arrows from January 2016 to October 2016
* Linehaul Air Freight
* Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting devices
* Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
* Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
* Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
* Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
* Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
* Working to logbook requirements

Worked As Driver at Sydney Side Loaders from February 2015 to January 2016
? Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting devices
? Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
? Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
? Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
? Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
? Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
? Working to logbook requirements

Worked As Truck Driver at URM from January 2013 to December 2014
* Riding on and in garbage and recycling trucks
* Collecting rubbish and items for recycling from domestic, commercial and industrial premises
* Loading rubbish and recycling into bins and garbage and recycling trucks
* Unloading garbage and recycling trucks
* Operate compacting equipment on garbage trucks
* Supervise other garbage collectors