Alex Clitheroe

Experience

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  SHARROCKS FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED

  Apr 2013 - May 2015

  HGV class 2 driver

  Delivering fresh produce to local customers in an 18 ton refrigerated rigid trucks. Training new starters in the safe operation of the trucks and equipment and making sure they could do their job safely and effectively on their own.

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  HUNTAPAC PRODUCE LIMITED

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  HGV Class 1 Driver

  Articulated reefer deliveries throughout the UK. Sunday to Thursday away from base delivering fresh farm produce to supermarket distribution centres all over the UK. I was also responsible for making collections from third party suppliers as well as some supermarket store deliveries.

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  W.H.BOWKER LIMITED

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2019

  HGV Class 1 Driver

  I was responsible for driving a drawbar vehicle, transporting both general freight and hazardous goods. Fully ADR trained until 2023/. I have experience of hauling both hazardous and general freight to customers throughout the UK. Some of my deliveries included multi drops around a small area, demonstrating my ability to manoeuvre a 62 foot vehicle in tight spaces.

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  Waitrose & Partners

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

  HGV Driver

  I am responsible for making deliveries from the regional distribution centre to stores throughout the North of England and Central belt of Scotland. I use a variety of compressed natural gas and diesel trucks coupled to refrigerated single or double deck trailers. I am also responsible for making some deliveries and collections to other distribution centres in the South of England, making sure i adhere to the working time directive and European driving rules.

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  Manitoulin Transport

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Shunt truck driver
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  Alstom

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2023

  Testing and commissioning light rail vehicles and equipment on a brand new transit infrastructure project in Edmonton. I'm responsible for training new drivers, taking on a team lead role in my crew to meet targets and maintaining a safety conscious and methodical approach to my work.

  • Train Crew Supervisor

    Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Train Operator

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
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  TransEd-Edmonton Valley Line LRT

  Oct 2023 - now

  Train Crew Supervisor