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Pavel Cakurda

Henderson

Summary

Dynamic Class 2 Driver with proven expertise at Gate Gourmet in cargo loading and timely deliveries. Adept at route planning and vehicle inspections, ensuring safety and efficiency. Recognized for exceptional customer service and effective communication, consistently exceeding delivery expectations in high-pressure environments. Committed to maintaining high standards in all operations. Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class 2 Driver

Gate Gourmet
Auckland Airport
01.2025 - Current
  • Collecting and Loading: (ME) driver gathers catering equipment and loads it onto their vehicle, which is typically a class 2 heavy vehicle.
  • Airside Driving: They drive the vehicle safely and efficiently within the airport airside environment, ensuring timely delivery of goods and catering packages.
  • These trucks are equipped with hydraulic scissor lifts that raise the cargo compartment to the height of the aircraft's galley door.
  • Security and Accuracy: They are responsible for the security and accuracy of the loads in their charge, and must comply with safe loading procedures.

Cabin Crew Interaction:

They liaise with cabin crew from various airlines to facilitate the transfer of catering equipment between the vehicle and the aircraft

Driver/workshop Worker/forklift Driver

3pe engineering
Melbourne
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • I handle the deliveries and workshop tasks.
  • Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
  • Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
  • Completed necessary paperwork and documentation for deliveries.
  • Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with tools and equipment in the field.
  • Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Shuttle Driver

Park and fly
Auckland City
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Shuttle driver Auckland Airport
  • Communicated regularly with dispatch via two-way radio regarding schedule changes or updates.
  • Observed traffic laws and followed established routes and schedules.
  • Provided friendly customer service while interacting with passengers in person and on the phone.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes or safety equipment to verify working order.
  • Utilized lifts and ramps to help handicapped passengers board shuttles.

Class 1 Driver/removalist

World Moving and Storage
Henderson
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Moving furniture
  • Long drives around NZ
  • Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
  • Utilized hand trucks, dollies, and other equipment to move heavy items safely.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
  • Wrapped fragile items securely with bubble wrap or packing paper prior to loading onto truck bed.

Factory Worker

Thomson foods
Auckland City
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
  • Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.

Hospitality Worker

Caravan serai
Auckland
  • Part time hospitality worker.
  • Supported team operations by keeping supplies well-stocked and stations ready for guest service.
  • Working under pressure at a very fast, busy place.
  • Serving food, making shisha.

Education

Ncea level 2 -

Waitakere college
Auckland City
11.2017

Skills

  • Heavy vehicle operation
  • Cargo loading procedures
  • Route planning
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Traffic management
  • Documentation management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Defensive driving
  • Load securing techniques
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer skills

Languages

English
Full Professional
Czech
Full Professional

Certification

New Zealand class 2 drivers license.

Australian forklift (LF) license

Timeline

Class 2 Driver

Gate Gourmet
01.2025 - Current

Driver/workshop Worker/forklift Driver

3pe engineering
01.2023 - 10.2024

Shuttle Driver

Park and fly
01.2022 - 12.2022

Class 1 Driver/removalist

World Moving and Storage
01.2020 - 01.2022

Factory Worker

Thomson foods
08.2016 - 05.2019

Hospitality Worker

Caravan serai

Ncea level 2 -

Waitakere college
Pavel Cakurda