Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 40+ years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Work History
Truck Driver
Peter Baker Transport
09 2022 - Current
driving trucks and delivering palletised freight
loading and unloading trucks and A and B trains on a forklift
customerservice
problemmanagement
vehicle maintenance
loading and unloading and delivering containers on a skele trailer
oversize trailers long haul
opening and closing premises early start late finish ( incl. locking and unlocking
gates and doors and setting and unsetting alarms)
driving and hand unloading freight in a transit van
vehicle checks
logbook administration
Uber driver
Self-employeed
04 2020 - 09 2022
picking up and dropping off passengers
electronic log book management
early starts and late finishes
vehicle maintenance
vehicle checks
Bus Driver
NZ Bus
04 2018 - 05 2020
cash handling
customer relations
transporting passengers to and from their destinations
the safe driving of buses
passenger safety
time management
shift work
weekend work
Pinkfit (Franchisee)
Pink Batts and EECA
12 2013 - 04 2018
myself and my wife Annie ran the Pinkfit franchise for approximately 5 years
bookkeeping
tax and gst filing
customer service
quality control
managing staff
stock control
quantity surveyingwarehousing
logistics
Various roles
Various
06 2005 - 12 2013
various chef positions including rsa's and clubs
Courier Contractor
Ansett New Zealand
06 1997 - 06 2005
obtained D endorsement
obtained F endorsement
drove and maintained a van to deliver freight in the Porirua and other regions
tax and gst obligations
safely driving and delivering freight
claiming redemptions
weekend deliveries and road runs
customer relations
early morning starts and late finishes
ensuring to keep within legal driving limits
Bus Operator
Stagecoach NZ
02 1995 - 05 1997
Chef/owner and chef for wages
Self employed and various clubs
01 1988 - 01 1995
from 1987 until 1989 i worked as a chef in various clubs and restaurants including the civil service club, the teachers club, managing dial a roast lower hutt and wellington. i first started cooking at lights out at 100 mph and the british are coming restaurants.
i then drove a truck for tip top in johnsonville delivering ice cream and frozen foods.
ii 1990 i opened a cafe/restaurant with a partner and we remained operating for 5 years and then sold the business.
Soldier
New Zealand Defence Force
05 1983 - 05 1987
obtained class 2 and 4 licences
radio telephone operator
battle field first aid coirse
uniform upkeep
fitness training
weapons training
Education
School Certificate 4 Subjects - Maths, Science, History, Geography
Wellington college
11.1981
Skills
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Materials transport
Class A Commercial Driver's License
Defensive driver training
Hazardous Materials Endorsement
Heavy haul expert
Logistics planning
Commercial driving
Shipping and packaging
Route logs
GPS and route planning
Timeline
Truck Driver
Peter Baker Transport
09 2022 - Current
Uber driver
Self-employeed
04 2020 - 09 2022
Bus Driver
NZ Bus
04 2018 - 05 2020
Pinkfit (Franchisee)
Pink Batts and EECA
12 2013 - 04 2018
Various roles
Various
06 2005 - 12 2013
Courier Contractor
Ansett New Zealand
06 1997 - 06 2005
Bus Operator
Stagecoach NZ
02 1995 - 05 1997
Chef/owner and chef for wages
Self employed and various clubs
01 1988 - 01 1995
Soldier
New Zealand Defence Force
05 1983 - 05 1987
School Certificate 4 Subjects - Maths, Science, History, Geography