AARON SPARKE
Ipswich,Suffolk
Summary
Accomplished HGV Class 2 Driver with over three decades of experience in the transport industry, demonstrating expertise in heavy goods vehicle operation, route and schedule planning, and health and safety compliance. Proven track record of delivering stock transfers and general haulage across the UK for companies such as Precon Products LTD, DWC & Sons, Omega Logistics/DHL, and Lenham Storage. Skilled in digital tachograph operation, risk assessment, customer relationship management, and fuel-efficient driving. Holds a CPC card valid until 2029 and possesses a comprehensive understanding of traffic laws and GPS technology. Career began with military service in the Corp of Royal Engineers, providing a strong foundation in discipline and technical communication.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
HGV Class 2 Driver
Precon Products LTD
Bury st Edmunds, Suffolk, SUFFOLK
10.2025 - 08.2026
- A change in circumstances lead me to taking a position with Precon Ltd delivering stock transfers throughout their 5 depots around the uk with the occasional site delivery.
HGV Class 2 Driver
DWC & Sons
Tolleshunt Majar, Tiptree, England
05.2008 - 08.2024
- After yet another takeover I found myself accepting a position with DWC & Sons, where I continued my professional driving career in general haulage for the next 15 years, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the transport industry, tachograph laws, health and safety, which were constantly updated regular basis as the industry was always trying to improve itself.
HGV Class 2 Driver
Omega Logistics / DHL
Colchester, Essex, England
03.2003 - 05.2008
- On relocating back to Suffolk, I was offered a position at Omega Logistics, operating out of Jeyes Ltd, delivering their products around the UK, gaining more experience and knowledge of the transport industry. Omega was taken over by DHL in 2003, and I took the opportunity to move with DHL to Polestar Colchester, a live press site which distributed newspapers, magazines, cards, and calendars throughout the UK up until DWC & Sons took over logistics operations in 2008.
HGV Class 2 Driver
Lenham Storage
Lenham Heath, Kent, England
09.1997 - 09.2001
- Transitioned from military service to become a Class 2 multi-drop driver in general haulage. Developed a comprehensive understanding of the transport industry while initially operating within the south-east region and subsequently expanding reach to include London.
Corp of Royal Engineers
HM Forces
Maidstone, England
09.1992 - 09.1997
- Completed basic training in 1992.
Posted to 36 Engineer Regiment, Invicta Park (MT) during military service.
Acquired essential work and life skills during my time in the military. Active service saw me deployed to Bosnia with the UN in 1994 and NATO in 1996, after a recall to service.
Apprentice Bricklayer
(NHBCI) Simons ltd
Lincoln, England
09.1990 - 09.1992
- Secured a placement at the NHBCI (Lincoln) after leaving school, completing an NVQ Level 2 qualification. However, I adapted to a different career path due to the recession's impact on the building industry.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Brickwork
National Historic Building Crafts Institute
Findon, WSX01-1992
Skills
- HGV Class 2 licence
- Digital tachograph card
- CPC card valid until 2029
- Route and schedule planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Long-haul route planning
- Customer Service
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Patience under pressure
- Load distribution understanding
- Tachograph operation
- Tachograph usage
- GPS technology expertise
- Effectiveness in communication
- Weight limits adherence
- Computer literacy
- Radio communications
- Risk Management
- Technical communication
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Safety awareness
- Calm under pressure
- Safe driving practices
- Flexible working hours
- Vehicle inspection
Timeline
HGV Class 2 Driver
Precon Products LTD
10.2025 - 08.2026
HGV Class 2 Driver
DWC & Sons
05.2008 - 08.2024
HGV Class 2 Driver
Omega Logistics / DHL
03.2003 - 05.2008
HGV Class 2 Driver
Lenham Storage
09.1997 - 09.2001
Corp of Royal Engineers
HM Forces
09.1992 - 09.1997
Apprentice Bricklayer
(NHBCI) Simons ltd
09.1990 - 09.1992
NVQ Level 2 - Brickwork
National Historic Building Crafts Institute