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Andrew Walsh

Leixlip,Ireland

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge of transport laws and proficient in digital tachograph card use. Demonstrates expertise in inventory handling, safety compliance, and customer relations, maintaining a courteous and polite demeanour. Skilled in tail-lift operation and efficient trip planning, committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Dependable Truck Driver with focus on safety and punctuality, making significant impact on logistics operations. Skilled in navigating long routes and ensuring timely deliveries, contributing to smooth supply chain processes. Known for maintaining vehicle integrity and fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rigid Truck Driver/Company Owner

AB Feeds Ltd
Straffan, Ireland
12.2004 - 04.2025

AB Feeds Ltd was an importer and distributor of pet food supplying pet shops, garden centres, retail outlets and veterinary practices throughout Ireland. During my time in AB Feeds Ltd I had to fulfill many roles including rigid truck driver, van driver, forklift driver, office work, book keeping, accounts receivable and payable. I had to manage the process from receipt of customer order to delivery of customer order to their premises completing the process as quickly as possible ensuring order and invoice were correct and delivering customer satisfaction. My duties also included:


  • Ensured vehicle cleanliness for professional representation of company image.
  • Followed traffic laws diligently, ensuring safe delivery of goods.
  • Achieved fuel efficiency by planning optimal routes and driving mindfully.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service.
  • Utilised navigational apps proficiently to locate delivery addresses quickly.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to foster repeat business.
  • Handled paperwork related to deliveries, resulting in organised records.
  • Maintained high safety standards with regular truck check-ups and maintenance.
  • Operated truck in urban, suburban and rural environments, in all types of weather conditions.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, using pallet jacks and forklift trucks.

Rigid Truck driver

Chr Dodd & Sons
Naas
08.1998 - 11.2004

International Truck Driver EC

Hamann International
Dublin
07.1997 - 07.1998

Education

Leaving Certificate - Secondary School

De La Salle College
Dublin
09.1990 - 06.1996

Skills

  • Knowledge of transport laws
  • Digital tachograph card use
  • Inventory handling
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer relations
  • Courteous and polite demeanour
  • Tail-lift operation
  • Efficient trip planner

Certification

National Transport Manager Qualification

Timeline

Rigid Truck Driver/Company Owner

AB Feeds Ltd
12.2004 - 04.2025

Rigid Truck driver

Chr Dodd & Sons
08.1998 - 11.2004

International Truck Driver EC

Hamann International
07.1997 - 07.1998

Leaving Certificate - Secondary School

De La Salle College
09.1990 - 06.1996
Andrew Walsh