Owen Gardiner
East Maitland,Australia
Summary
Results-focused and hands-on transport, distribution, and logistics professional with practical working knowledge and understanding of the road transport industry. Effective at juggling tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail. Skilled in building rapport with clients, from head office to transport contractors, driving personnel, and colleagues. Demonstrates outstanding problem-solving skills, resolving issues with tact and diplomacy. Possesses broad knowledge of hazard identification and risk management. Fast learner who is adaptable and motivated, known for being a cooperative and supportive team member with proven leadership ability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Whatham Transport
02.2024 - Current
- Daily Pre start Checks
- Load and unload truck with Alcohol products for multi drop deliveries
- Manage weekly deliveries to 22 Licence venues Lake Macquarie and Central Coast.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
Truck Driver
CBG Transport
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Daily Pre Start Checks
- Load and unload truck with Alcohol products for multi drop deliveries
- Manage weekly deliveries to 35 Licence venues Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Hunter Valley.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
Operations Supervisor
BevChain Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Overseeing daily operations of distribution outlet, management of major customer accounts with extensive exposure to complete site management
- Adept in handling customer enquiries and complaints to the mutual satisfaction of customer and company
- Preparation of daily run sheets and invoicing as well as efficient and effective delegation of duties to most suitable personnel
- Management of consignment notes, and production of manifests for runs from Newcastle to various regional New South Wales destinations
- Experience in coordination of pallet and parcel freight, ensuring safe loading and unloading of vehicles
- Proficient and experienced forklift driver with experience in safe operation of pallet jacks
- Practical working knowledge and thorough understanding of the road transport industry
- Solid background as a delivery driver with commitment to regular pre-start checks, tagging and recording
- Responsibility for the coordination of regular maintenance and registration of company vehicles as well as fleet inspections
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Toll Logistics
01.2007 - 01.2008
Truck Driver
Scantroy Pty Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2007
Operator/Labourer
Lantry’s Earthmoving
01.2002 - 01.2003
Education
Certificate III -
Transport And Logistics
Certificate IV -
Small Business Management
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Problem solving
- Customer service / Customer-oriented
- Time management
- Safe driving practices
- Load securement
- Loading and unloading
- Pre start checks
- Forklift operations
- Scrutinizing inbound and outbound loaded vehicles
- Transportation regulations
- Management of pallet despatch and returns
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety Toolbox Talks
- Load planning/Scheduling
- Logistics coordination
- Freight documentation
- Order picking and processing
- Cross-docking experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Warehouse and Transport Management Systems
Certification
- HR Unrestricted Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
- HC Knowledge Test Completed
Accomplishments
- Implementation of reversing camera usage at Bevchain Newcastle depot, adopted fleet wide.
- Introduced policy to apply safety notification stickers to forklifts (3metre rule) adopted nationally - Bevchain.
- Fast-tracked advancement from driver to operational responsibilities - Bevchain.
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Cricket
- 4WD
- Quad bikes
- Fishing
- Camping
Timeline
Truck Driver
Whatham Transport
02.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
CBG Transport
01.2021 - 02.2024
Operations Supervisor
BevChain Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2021
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Toll Logistics
01.2007 - 01.2008
Truck Driver
Scantroy Pty Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2007
Operator/Labourer
Lantry’s Earthmoving
01.2002 - 01.2003
Certificate IV -
Small Business Management
Certificate III -
Transport And Logistics
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