Julien Roche
Reliable and Safety-Oriented Delivery Driver | Light Commercial Vehicles
Lyon
Professional Summary
Reliable and safety-focused delivery driver with hands-on experience navigating the Lyon metropolitan area in light commercial vehicles. Demonstrated track record of maintaining high on-time delivery rates, managing electronic proof of delivery, and ensuring strict adherence to road safety standards.
Professional Experience
Rhône Express Courses
Lyon, France
Courier Delivery Driver
May 2024 – Present
- Operate a 3.5-tonne light utility van to complete 55 to 70 B2B and B2C deliveries daily across Lyon and Villeurbanne.
- Inspect vehicle roadworthiness every morning, checking tire pressures, fluids, and cargo security before departure.
- Use handheld scanning devices to register proof of delivery, process returns, and update delivery windows in real time.
- Coordinate with dispatchers to reroute around urban traffic delays, sustaining a 97% on-time delivery rate.
SoliDrive Distribution
Saint-Priest, France
Warehouse Assistant and Relief Driver
Sept 2022 – Mar 2024
- Prepared orders and assisted drivers with loading light commercial vans in accordance with weight distribution safety standards.
- Covered local last-mile delivery runs for priority dry goods during peak periods, completing up to 40 drops per shift.
- Handled shipping documentation, delivery notes, and customer acknowledgments with zero unresolved discrepancies.
Marché Frais Gambetta
Lyon, France
Stock and Logistics Associate
Mar 2018 – Aug 2022
- Managed daily grocery stock replenishment, shelf staging, and temperature checks for perishable goods.
- Loaded customer vehicle orders for local click-and-collect services while verifying order accuracy.
Education & Training
Promotrans Lyon
Titre Professionnel Conducteur Livreur sur Véhicule Utilitaire Léger · Logistics and Road Transport · Lyon, France · Passed · Oct 2023 – Apr 2024
Completed practical training in urban navigation, parcel handling, defensive driving techniques, and regulatory compliance for light commercial vehicles.
Lycée Professionnel Hélène Boucher
CAP Employé de Commerce Multi-Spécialités · Retail and Customer Service · Vénissieux, France · Graduated · Sept 2008 – Jun 2010
Studied stock handling, order staging, point-of-sale customer communication, and inventory control.
Key Initiatives
Metropolitan Route Optimization Plan
Jul 2024 – Sept 2024
- Mapped primary congestion zones across Greater Lyon to formulate alternative delivery pathways during peak construction periods, reducing daily transit delays by 15 minutes.
Core Competencies
Light Commercial Vehicle Operation
Urban Navigation & Route Optimization
Proof of Delivery (POD) Scanning
Defensive & Eco-Driving
Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspections
Load Securing & Weight Distribution
Time Management
Customer Service & Communication
Hazard Identification
Languages
French
C2
English
B1
Certifications & Licenses
Certificat de Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail (SST)
Croix-Rouge française · May 2024
Formation Éco-conduite et Sécurité Routière
AFTRAL Lyon · Nov 2023
Community Involvement
Entraide Alimentaire du Rhône
Lyon, France · Nov 2022 – Sept 2023
- Volunteer Transport Assistant
- Transported boxed non-perishable food supplies and hygiene kits from the central depot to three regional distribution hubs twice monthly.