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Russell Knight

Porirua ,Wellington

Summary

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
  • customer service
  • problem management
  • 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

Wellington college
Russell Knight