Joel Johnston

Friendly, reliable and adaptable production and warehouse professional with experience across manufacturing, metal production, warehouse operations, security and support work. Comfortable working in fast-paced industrial environments where safety, accuracy, teamwork and attention to detail are essential. Experienced in production-line work, stacking and checking metal components, crane operations, moving tools and equipment safely, setting fingers and monitoring gas levels.

I take pride in having good manners, a positive attitude and a professional approach to work. I am now looking for an opportunity to change career direction, build on my practical skills and bring my friendly, hard-working personality to a new team.

Crane Operator / Production Operative - Metal Industry

(2025-01 - 2026)

• Worked as a production operative at the back of the production line, stacking metal components safely into cages.
• Checked labels and carried out weight checks, identifying any issues with parts before they progressed.
• Worked as a competent and dependable member of the production team in a busy industrial environment.
• Operated a crane to move tools from the bolster to the correct location and positioned equipment safely.
• Set fingers correctly and checked that gas levels were at the required levels before work continued.
• Moved tools and equipment safely around the warehouse, maintaining awareness of people and surrounding operations.
• Prioritised safety by stopping work when necessary and ensuring everyone was in a safe position before operations continued.
• Followed workplace procedures and maintained a strong focus on safe, efficient production.

Production Operative - Liquid Science Solutions, Hapton - Hapton

(2022 - 2025)

• Worked in a fast-paced environment handling hazardous chemicals, raw materials and aerosols.
• Produced high-quality products to customer specifications.
• Carried out batching, decanting, labelling and packaging to a high standard.
• Completed safety checks before carrying out work and followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Worked with chemicals including sulphuric acid, sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) and propylene, using appropriate PPE.
• Adhered strictly to COSHH requirements and workplace safety procedures.

Support Worker - Active Lancashire, Chorley - Chorley

(2019 - 2022)

• Supported adults in recovery to lead more active and healthier lifestyles through sports and physical activities.
• Helped individuals build confidence and self-esteem while supporting physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Enabled families to socialise, meet new people and enjoy positive experiences together.
• Worked with health services, police, judiciary and welfare services to develop tailored support and delivery models.
• Used sports networks to support training, volunteering, peer mentoring and pathways towards employment.

Security Officer - G4S, Chorley - Chorley

(2016 - 2019)

• Managed the security of a designated floor, helping maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Worked as part of a team and carried out regular patrols to support colleagues and respond to needs.
• Monitored CCTV to identify potential theft and dealt with incidents promptly.
• Detained suspected offenders and escorted them to the main office in line with procedures.
• Trained in safe restraint techniques for dealing with aggressive individuals when required.
• Maintained accurate staff attendance records.

NVQ Level 3 - Music - Oldham College

Level 1 to 5 - Boxing Coaching - Hatton Boxing

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies and Music - Royton and Crompton Academy