Grant

About me:

Candidate Info :
Hi, I’m Grant. I’ve been in and out of the transport industry since I bought my first truck and trailer at 19 yo. I grew up in the outback where I learned to be resourceful from a young age. I was brought up to have a go at anything and I’ve never been scared to try my hand at new things. I am a butcher by trade and have worked in abattoirs as a Foreman and have had a few of my own butcher shops over the years. I have always considered myself to be a professional operator of heavy vehicles, and can confidently say I can step into almost any vehicle and drive it competently and safely. I’ve moved almost every type of freight as well as a stint moving large consignments of livestock (cattle, sheep and horses). The industry has taken me to every part of Australia – cities, country and outback. I’ve seen and done it all over the years.
I am looking for an interstate role, and am used to averaging around 5000 km a week. I do like to get home on weekends.

Experience :
Worked As MC Interstate Driver at ROWELL LOGISTICS LTD from August 2014 to December 2015
Role Description: Transporting general freight including groceries, beverages, building materials, bulk cotton within Queensland, and to NSW, Victoria and South Australia; Loading/unloading freight observing safe tying down and load restraint procedures; Keeping accurate log book records; Compliant with safe work practices; Equipment: Western Star B-double.

Worked As MC Interstate Driver at Latter’s Conshift Transport from April 2012 to September 2014
Role Description: – Transporting general freight including groceries, beverages, building materials, wide and oversized loads, bulk cotton, gas bottles, mining freight such as steel, pipes and machinery, and dangerous goods, throughout Queensland, NSW and Victoria; Loading/unloading freight, observing safe tying down and load restraint procedures; Keeping accurate log book records; Compliant with safe work practices; Equipment: Kenworth Aerodyne; Scania.

Worked As MC Tipper Driver at Harvtrans Pty Limited from August 2011 to January 2012
• Transporting grain operating B-double tippers throughout Queensland, NSW and Victoria; Loading/unloading and observing safety load restraint procedures; Keeping accurate log book records; Compliant with safe work practices; Equipment: Freightliner; Louisville and Kenworth grain tippers.

Worked As Owner/Operator/Qualified Butcher at Self-employed own business from May 2007 to July 2011
• Owner-operator of retail gourmet butcher shop – operating 6 days per week;
• Worked alongside a team of 4 full-time butchers;
• Managed all aspects of the business, including the production of high-quality meat products and smallgoods made in-house, ordering of stock, inventory control; accounts/payroll;
• Accountable for regulatory food safety program involving completing daily work diary for QA purposes/public health considerations/workplace hygiene standards;
• Accountable for workplace health and safety program due to high-risk work environment (use of knives and cutting implements, commercial powered equipment such as bandsaws, mincers, cookers) and ensuring safe practices were employed due to heavy lifting of carcass meat products and bulk fresh produce;
• Strong customer service focus. Grew customer base by 30% in first year. Introduced loyalty program, free home delivery service, website and Christmas club.

Worked As MC Interstate Linehaul Driver at booth transport from January 2003 to January 2006
I operated Sydney to Brisbane or Sydney to Melbourne express – quite a challenging job as I am very focussed on safety.
Transporting general freight including groceries, beverages, building materials, steel on express route Sydney – Brisbane; Sydney – Melbourne. records; Compliant with safe work practices; Equipment: Cab over Kenworth.