Alfonso Avossa

I am a reliable, trustworthy and conscientious individual who is able to multitask, handle pressure, and work solo or as part of a team. I am also friendly and flexible, a quick learner willing to undertake training. Looking to use my existing skills and seeking opportunities to work.

FLT Driver / Warehouse Operative - GEODIS Mattel - Optimas Point, Leicester, UK

(2026)

Logistics Company

• Safely drive a Reach forklift to put away pallets into racking using Hydraulic Reach forks for double-deep stacking.
• Using hand-held scanner to find pallets and putting them into racking or staging area.
• Wrapping pallets using a shrink wrap.
• Working as part of a team to meet productivity and accuracy targets in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Maintaining a clean workspace.

Reach & Counterbalance FLT Driver, Production Picker - Oadby Plastics Ltd - Scudamore Rd, Leicester, UK

(2021 - 2025)

Plastic Manufacturer

• Picking, moving and stacking materials using a forklift.
• Picking sheets for the beam saws and rods for the billet saw and for grinding.
• Stacking pallets in designated areas; cleaning up and disposing of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap; strapping and placing waste in proper containers.
• Coordinating work with the warehouse staff and efficiently carrying out the orders of the supervisor.
• Reporting to the supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment or any other safety hazards.

Counterbalance FLT Driver & Yard Operative - Verdon Timber Group - Barwell, Leicester, UK

(2019 - 2021)

Timber Retail Company

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift for heavy loads.
• Lifting, moving and stacking loads manually.
• Measuring and cutting wood with the cross-cut saw and the panel saw.
• Loading and unloading goods from the lorries.
• Helping customers to load lumber, concrete, MDF/OSB sheets, etc.
• Maintaining tidiness and cleanliness in the warehouse.

Sales Assistant - McColl's Retail Group - Beaumont Leys, Leicester, UK

(2017 - 2018)

Convenience Store

• Serving customers at the sales counter, operating the till, and accurately handling cash and credit/debit card payments.
• Maintaining awareness of market trends.
• Keeping the shop and displays clean and tidy at all times.
• Stacking the shelves and display areas neatly.
• Making sure that goods are rotated, with the earliest sell-by dates at the front.
• Loading up a trolley from the stockroom with goods for the retail selling area.

Child Carer - Beaumont Leys, Leicester, UK

(2013 - 2017)

• Assisting a child with autism in daily life activities when needed.
• Maintaining a healthy, stimulating environment to keep him motivated to participate in different activities.

Sales Assistant - Poundland - Beaumont Leys, Leicester, UK

(2012 - 2013)

Convenience Store

• Serving customers at the sales counter.
• Offering face to face advice to customers about the store's products.
• Maximizing store revenue by suggesting upgrades, insurance and add-ons to customers.
• Processing returns and refunds as required in line with company procedures.
• Ensuring that all areas are clean and adhere to the company's clear floor policy and Health and Safety requirements.
• Making sure that any item which is removed from a display column is replaced immediately after a sale.
• Managing cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies.

Secondary School GCSE level - English and Maths - John Ellis Community College (2000 - 2000)

Italian Language - Italian Language levels A1 and A2 - Samantha della Porta School (2018 - 2019)