Kenneth Summerville
Adelaide,SA
Summary
People-oriented Delivery Truck Driver with many years in customer service.
I'm hard working and reliable.
I have a current HR unrestricted licence.
White Card
Working with Children's Clearance.
Reference's:
James O'Callaghan, Manager at Action Work Force, Bev Chain
0402 944 629
John Shaw, colleague Pulse Gardening
0421 173 153
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Storeman
Port Adelaide Carpet One
11.2023 - Current
- Removing carpet underlay, laminate, polish and grinding to prepare floors for installers
- Preparing carpet, ensuring its cut to size ready for client or installer pickups from warehouse.
- Supported customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to orders, deliveries, or products.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment through accurate picking, packing, and dispatching of goods as per client requirements.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to workplace health and safety standards, conducting regular inspections, and reporting hazards immediately.
Delivery Truck Driver
Action Work Force, Bev Chain
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
- Removed and unloaded packages from HR trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting.
Landscaper and Gardner
Paulse Lawn Mowing And Gardening (own Business)
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Running my own business in garden and maintenance
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Developed lasting customer relationships
Delivery Truck Driver
Jag Transportation
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered packages on time while developing new routes with concern for both safety and weather.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Checked orders at home base and customer locations to identify and correct errors.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
Delivery Truck Driver
Tas Freight Service
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Removed and unloaded packages from HR trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Knife Operator
Thomas Foods
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Sharpened and changed blades per set schedule to prevent quality decay.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christies Beach HS & Sth Voc College
Christie Downs, SA12.1999
Skills
- Customer Service
- Load Balancing
- Valid Driver's License
- Local Routes Understanding
- Safe Driving
- Equipment Operation
- Route Planning
- Cargo Handling
Timeline
Storeman
Port Adelaide Carpet One
11.2023 - Current
Delivery Truck Driver
Action Work Force, Bev Chain
04.2023 - 10.2023
Landscaper and Gardner
Paulse Lawn Mowing And Gardening (own Business)
10.2020 - 04.2023
Delivery Truck Driver
Jag Transportation
10.2019 - 10.2020
Delivery Truck Driver
Tas Freight Service
01.2019 - 10.2019
Knife Operator
Thomas Foods
01.2011 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Christies Beach HS & Sth Voc College