Jake Avis
Retail Shift Leader
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About
Motivated professional with experience working in fast-paced operational environments, combining strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to Health & Safety and continuous improvement. Confident using a range of digital technologies and IT systems, with the ability to quickly learn new software, equipment and workplace processes. A fast learner who readily adapts to new technologies, embraces change and enjoys developing new skills to improve efficiency and productivity.
Recognised for being reliable, detail-oriented and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines, even under significant pressure.
Experience
Retail Shift Leader - Tesco - Ashford, Kent
(2024-04 - 2026-05)
- Led day-to-day operations during busy trading periods.
- Ensured Health & Safety procedures were followed by colleagues and customers.
- Coordinated stock replenishment to maintain product availability.
- Monitored stock levels and maintained inventory accuracy.
- Used store IT systems to manage stock, pricing and operational tasks.
- Supported delivery processing and stock organisation.
- Worked to company procedures while maintaining high productivity.
- Assisted in training new team members on safe working practices.
- Maintained clean, organised and hazard-free working areas.
- Responded quickly to operational issues while maintaining service standards.
Customer Assistant - Tesco - Ashford, Kent
(2023-09 - 2024-04)
- Replenished shelves efficiently while maintaining stock accuracy.
- Processed customer orders using handheld technology and store systems.
- Prepared high volumes of Whoosh online customer orders accurately and within deadlines.
- Assisted with delivery unloading and stock movement.
- Operated tills and electronic payment systems.
- Maintained excellent housekeeping standards throughout the store.
- Worked collaboratively to achieve daily operational targets.
- Followed all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
Engineering Work Experience - MiCiM - Dagenham
(2019-07 - 2019-07)
- Observed engineering projects within a safety-critical environment.
- Learned the importance of safe systems of work and risk awareness.
- Assisted with inspections and site observations.
- Developed an understanding of working to procedures and quality standards.
Education
Biomedical Science (Completed One Year) - Biomedical Science - Canterbury Christ Church University (2021-09 - 2022-06)
N/A - Biomedical Engineering - University of Kent - Canterbury, Kent (2020-09 - 2021-07)
GCSEs - Food science and nutrition, mathematics, combined science, geography, English literature/language - Hayesbrook School for boys - Tonbridge, Kent (2013-09 - 2018-07)
A-Levels - Medical Science, Digital Creative Media, Business - Hayesbrook School for boys - Tonbridge, Kent (2018-09 - 2020-08)
