Jord Swingle

I am a highly experienced and versatile warehouse professional with over a decade of hands-on experience across a broad range of logistics and distribution environments. Throughout my career I have developed extensive expertise in forklift operations, including counterbalance, reach truck, and bendi truck, as well as general warehouse duties, stock management, order picking, and team supervision. I hold a strong portfolio of industry-recognised licences and certifications, including a forklift counterbalance licence, reach truck licence, hot works permit, Construction Health and Safety card, first aid certificate, CAT and genny licence, and a banksman ticket, ensuring I am fully equipped to operate safely and competently in demanding, fast-paced environments.

I take pride in my reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to health and safety, and I am eager to bring my broad skill set and practical experience to a warehouse or logistics team where I can continue to make a positive contribution.

General Operative at Borg Automotive (2024-06 – 2025-12)

• Operated a picker truck to move and locate stock efficiently across the warehouse floor, maintaining a safe and organised working environment at all times.
• Carried out general warehouse duties including stock replenishment, ensuring racking was fully stocked and goods were placed accurately in their designated areas.
• Picked and prepared orders ready for production, working to strict timescales and accuracy standards to support the smooth running of the manufacturing process.
• Stripped steering racks of salvageable parts for scrap, operated air-powered drills, and assisted with loading and unloading using a CTB forklift truck.

Career Development & Upskilling Period at Self-Directed Professional Development (2021-04 – 2024-06)

I took this period away from direct employment to focus on broadening my professional qualifications and ensuring I was fully prepared for a diverse range of hands-on roles

• Completed a Hot Works permit course, qualifying me to oversee and carry out tasks involving open flames and heat-generating equipment in line with industry safety standards.
• Achieved a recognised First Aid at Work certificate, enabling me to provide immediate assistance in the event of a workplace accident or medical emergency.
• Gained my CAT and genny (cable avoidance tool and signal generator) licence, and attained a banksman ticket

Bendi Truck Operator / Forklift Operator at Exol Lubricants Limited (2019-01 – 2021-04)

• Operated bendi truck and counterbalance forklift to load and unload lorries, ensuring all vehicle movements were carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Picked and packed customer orders accurately, working to daily targets and maintaining a high standard of accuracy to minimise errors and returns.
• Carried out regular stock takes and re-filled racking to maintain correct inventory levels and support efficient warehouse operations.

Forklift Operator at Tile Choice (2018-06 – 2019-01)

• Operated a forklift truck to manage the movement of heavy tile stock around the warehouse, ensuring goods were stored correctly and safely at all times.
• Picked and packed customer orders to a high level of accuracy, ensuring the correct products were selected and prepared for despatch in a timely manner.
• Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, working closely with drivers to ensure efficient turnaround times and accurate manifesting of goods.

Warehouse Supervisor / Shunter / Forklift Operator at Aspray24 (2015-10 – 2018-06)

• Supervised the night shift warehouse team, allocating workloads, monitoring performance, and ensuring all tasks were completed to the required standard within shift timescales.
• Performed shunting duties, manoeuvring HGV trailers on and off-loading bays safely and efficiently to support the flow of inbound and outbound freight.
• Operated a counterbalance forklift to load and unload lorries, handling a wide variety of goods and ensuring all movements complied with site health and safety requirements.

Warehouse Operative at DPD (2013-02 – 2015-06)

• Loaded and unloaded delivery lorries as part of a fast-paced parcel distribution operation, working efficiently to meet tight vehicle departure schedules.
• Sorted and scanned incoming parcels using handheld scanning equipment, ensuring accurate routing and tracking of all items through the distribution network.

GCSEs in English and Maths – Wednesbury