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Brendan Mcknight

41 Polefield Road, Manchester

0161 795 9007 / 07444080688

[email protected]

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Personal Profile

I have recently been made redundant after working for a logistics company. I have experience of driving 7.5 ton vans along with a valid tachograph card. I am an energetic, enthusiastic and much organised. I am committed to providing an excellent standard of service, willing to work flexible hours and complete all duties asked off me. I work well in a team, as well as on my own.



Key Skills
Full clean UK Driving Licence including Digital Tachograph card
Good communication, organisational and problem solving skills
Responsible and safety- conscious attitude to work
Awareness of safety working practices, industry regulations and environmental guidelines
Excellent practical driving skills and road safety awareness
An enjoyment of driving
The ability to work alone and concentrate
Patience and a polite attitude towards other road users
Good spoken and written communication skills
A reasonable level of fitness
Ability to complete record sheets and paperwork



Employment History



Driver Whistl / TNT Post Nov 2013- June 2015
Collecting goods from a depot, warehouse or pick-up point
Loading the vehicle in an order that matches the deliveries that you will make
Planning the route to make sure that deliveries are made on time
Unloading goods at the right addresses
Getting signatures for goods and giving invoices when you deliver
Recording mileage and the fuel that you buy
Updating delivery records, often using a hand-held computer
Returning undelivered items to your base.



Driver Agency Work – City link Jan 2012 – June 2013
Collecting goods from a depot, warehouse or pick-up point
Loading the vehicle in an order that matches the deliveries that you will make
Planning the route to make sure that deliveries are made on time
Unloading goods at the right addresses
Getting signatures for goods and giving invoices when you deliver
Recording mileage and the fuel that you buy
Updating delivery records, often using a hand-held computer
Returning undelivered items to your base.



Gas Engineer Heat craft maintenance Jan 2011 – Dec 2012
Installing appliances and systems
Carrying out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment
Testing controls and safety devices to make sure that they are working properly
Finding and repairing gas leaks using computerised fault-finding equipment
Replacing or repairing faulty or old parts
Ordering new parts when necessary
Keeping records of work you have carried out
Giving customers advice about gas safety and energy efficiency.



Driver Uniloads Manchester March 2010 – Jan 2011
Deliver goods all across the Uk
Undertake inspections on vehicles
Ensure all property is secure, clean and tidy



Gas Engineer Apollo Heating 2008 – 2010
Installing appliances and systems
Carrying out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment
Testing controls and safety devices to make sure that they are working properly
Finding and repairing gas leaks using computerised fault-finding equipment
Replacing or repairing faulty or old parts
Ordering new parts when necessary
Keeping records of work you have carried out
Giving customers advice about gas safety and energy efficiency.



Education and Qualifications



7 GCSE grades obtained, inc, English, Maths and Physics



Old Trafford College – 1987- 1993

Gas equipment fault certificates

Diagnosis Rectification and Health & Safety



Transco Depot- 2002

Emergency Services Provider Certificate



Bury College -2008

CCN1, CEN1, CKR1, HTR1, WAT1, MET1



Vital Rail -2011

PTS Railcard Licence.



References available on request