Yard Coordinator at Rapid Energy Limited (2023-03 – Present)
- Load and unload lorries containing containers and fuel tanks using a 7-tonne gas forklift
- Pick orders from internal shelving and external storage
- Receive goods and returned equipment, identifying damaged or missing items
- Carry out quality control checks on portable heating and air conditioning equipment
- Diagnose and repair faults on returned units
- Update stock movements and workshop orders using internal software
- Maintain accurate stock counts
- Install and then manage fuel probes via the online portal
- Liaise with customers by phone to troubleshoot faults or arrange engineer visits
- Train new staff on depot procedures and protocols
- Assist engineers with installation and decommissioning of large containerised plant (boilers, chillers, AHUs)
- Deliver, collect, install and de-install portable equipment at customer sites
- Liaise with hire administration teams across multiple depots
- Build and palletise equipment for nationwide distribution
- Operate electric Bendi truck for warehouse movements
Depot Operative / Driver at AA Signs (2021-08 – 2023-03)
- Receive laminate print deliveries and process into job batches
- Guillotine cut laminate prints and label/store correctly
- Hand-apply laminate to metal and plastic sign plates
- Roll laminated plates through compressed air rollers for quality finish
- Assemble signage stands and clip laminated plates safely
- Prepare pallets and secured cages for nationwide delivery
- Load and unload company vehicles
- Process returned signage, stripping laminate and returning stock to storage
- Drive sign-written vans between depots and storage locations
- Carry out annual stock takes
- Train and supervise temporary summer staff
UPVC Installer / Aftersales Engineer at Kembery Glazing Installations & Repairs (2020-08 – 2021-08)
- Remove and dismantle old windows, doors and conservatories
- Install new UPVC windows, doors and conservatories to specification
- Measure defective glass units for remakes and carry out replacements
- Order and collect materials from builders' merchants
- Dispose of waste materials safely at recycling facilities
- Transport products using company vans
Manager – Glass Engraving Department at Bromsgrove & Redditch Trophies (2015-05 – 2020-08)
- Create artwork using computer design software
- Email proofs and liaise with customers by phone and email
- Produce stencils and mask items for sandblasting
- Engrave glass items using sandblasting equipment
- Clean, dry, pack and dispatch completed orders
- Supervise staff assisting within the department
Spray Painter / Welder at Simon & Dean Limited (2012-10 – 2015-05)
- Spray painting and surface preparation
- Cutting and welding materials
- Loading vehicles and operating forklifts
Trainee Engineer at Samuel Taylor Limited (2012-03 – 2012-09)
- Set and operate workshop machinery
- Bond copper, nickel and silver materials
- Profile forming of bonded materials
- Material picking, transfers and booking-in using computer systems
- Program electronic measuring machines
- Create machine instruction manuals
Order Picker / Warehouse Operative at Lexon UK Limited (2010-01 – 2012-02)
- Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders
- Restock bins and maintain warehouse organisation
Apprentice Window Installer at Plastex Limited (2008-01 – 2010-01)
- Remove and install windows
- Load vans and deliver materials to sites
- Prepare, glaze, trim, seal and finish window units
General Store Assistant at Morrisons Supermarket (2007-11 – 2008-01)
Kitchen Assistant / Cellarman / Cleaner at The Little Lark (2007-01 – 2007-11)