WORK HISTORY

Aug 2016 – Current

HGV Driver & Managing Director

Fidelity Logistics Limited

I set up Fidelity Logistics Limited and started working as an agency driver for a very well known supermarket chain. Delivering full refrigerated loads to supermarkets, even when the car parks are full.

I also expanded to set up Trucklumi.eu, which supplies commercial vehicle lighting products to end users and major international supply chains.

Aug 2005 – Aug 2014

Mechanical Transport Driver

Royal Air Force

After joining the RAF, I completed advanced driver training and had deployments across the globe, taking on some great roles in the process. Here’s a list of my most memorable experiences:

• Falkland Islands – Commander of the British Forces Driver
• Qatar – Shift Runner (Passenger and Crew Movements)
• Kuwait – Coach Driver (Operational Passenger Movements)
• USA – Aircraft Refueling (Tornado Training)
• Afghanistan – Restricted Areas Manager, Battlefield Ambulance Driver and undisclosable Special Forces work.
• Cyprus – Shift Runner (All Airfield Services, Passenger and Aircrew management).

2003 – Aug 2014

Team Member

KFC (GB) Ltd

This was my very first job after leaving college, while I waiting for my place with the RAF.

EDUCATION

2002 – 2003

First Diploma in Public Services

Bishop Auckland Technical College

I studied Public Services as a stepping stone and preparation to join the Royal Air Force. I had 6 years of Air Cadets, so to go into the RAF was a no brainer.

2006 – 2009

Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles

Advanced Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles

NVQ Driving Goods Vehicles – Level 2

NVQ Driving Goods Vehicles – Level 3

BTEC Road Freight Logistics – Level 3

Key Skills Level 2

Skid Car Training

ADR Categories (all in and out of tanks except 7)

Ministry of Defence – Skills for Logistics

This was a job that I greatly enjoyed. The fast paced deployment aspect, along with the required daily problem solving of complex and important issues kept me going at full steam. I got to travel and see the world, meet new people and take on highly responsible roles. I left in an honourable discharge after my 9 year contract expired and with 3 medals.

2013 – 2016

Cisco IT Essentials 5.0

Microsoft Office Software Specialist (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

A4e

Whilst preparing for civilian life, I obtained some advanced certificates in IT and Office software in order to make myself more employable to a potential employer. I already had this knowledge, but no formal qualifications to back them up.

2016 – 2020

CILT(UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport – Ongoing (Completing May 2020)

Transport Managers CPC (Freight) – Starting June 2020

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT)

I joined The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT) in 2016 and was immediately elevated to an approved member (being able to use the MILT post-nominals) due to my military management experience.

I’m nearing the end of a Level 5 Professional Diploma which is the equivalent of a foundation degree or HND. After that I will be pursueing both management CPC’s and some shorter courses from CILT.