Christopher Smithies

Warehouse Operative - UP Global Sourcing

Talent

Rochdale OL11 3JFMember since 9 June 2026

ForkliftTime managementManagementDrivingSafetyTrainingLogisticsManagement of Fire MarshalsWriting of site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Communicating daily performance to Senior ManagementArranging operator training with Training Dept

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About

I am a motivated, passionate and hard working Logistics Operative with over 25 years of experience in this field. I possess valid certification in Counter-Balance FLT, and have previous experience using Bendi, Reach, VNA and PPT trucks, as well as being proficient in loading a driving work vehicles to customers and third parties. I have held positions as a FLT instructor for over 10 years, using experience gained from a previous role as a health and safety advisor who is NEBOSH qualified to deliver high quality training with a focus on safety.

I excel in working under time pressure situations and possess excellent time management & prioritising skills. I am well organised and I embrace new challenges with great enthusiasm. I am confident in speaking to my peers and to a wider audience.

I can be self-critical of my performance and will strive to ensure only the highest standards are achieved. I believe that a key asset of any business is its workers and the development of those through high quality training and ownership of their actions or process is key in their personal growth, which in turn will have an positive impact on business performance.

Experience

Warehouse Operative & Yardperson - UP Global Sourcing UK-Manchester - Manchester

(2023-10)

My main duties involve generation of all paperwork for outgoings customer orders, loading of outgoings palletised deliveries, and maintaining the safety of the external yard areas. I routinely load and use works vans to transport goods to customers and business partners.

Logistics Operative - Mizkan Euro Ltd-Middleton - Middleton

(2005-07 - 2023-10)

Order Picking / Loading / Unloading of raw materials & finshed goods
Skilled in use of WMS (D365) using desktop and scanners to pick and move palletised stock
Contacting customers to arrange deliveries
Contacting hauliers to arrange booking in times for HGVs
Stocktaking (including use of hand scanning modules)
Racking Inspections
Provision of materials for use in production
Loading and unloading material & goods in racking
Marshalling of HGVs in yard spaces
Completion of dispatch paperwork
Liasing with Materials Scheduler for delivery quantities & delivery times

Health & Safety Advisor - Mizkan Euro Ltd - Middleton

(2012-01 - 2021-07)

Main duties performed

Ensuring compliance with health, safety and fire legislation
Management of compliance training matrix
Arranging training from outside provider
Site FLT / PPT & VNA training provider
Training of SOPs to workers/staff
Delivery of inductions to new starters & agency staff
Management of site training data & matrix
Identifying HSE hazards and carrying out risk assessments
Performing routine internal site audits and inspections
Carrying out incident/accident investigations
Supervision of contractors whilst on site
Amending the organisation's safety policies & procedures (when required)
Preparing and presenting reports for senior management
Organising training sessions and tool box talks
Attending daily co-ordination meetings
Assisting the Health & Safety Manager with day-to-day activities
Dealing with visits from the HSE, police and the fire brigade
Supporting office staff with record-keeping and data management
Providing advice, guidance & mentoring to workers/staff on a range all health & safety matters
Management of PUWER/LOLER
Assisting with external audits (BRC / ISO 18001)