James Dipple

Qualified embalmer since 2021 extremely self motivated can work well in a team or individual also have HGV class one since 2007 with up to date CPC and tacograph.

Funeral Service Operative - James Giles and sons - Bromsgrove

(2025-02)

• Collecting the deceased from homes and hospitals and ensuring the paperwork is completed correctly.
• Driving the hearse and limousines escorting families
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle fleet
• Work to tight deadlines and able to adapt to changes at short notices

Embalmer - Lapwing - Birmingham

(2023-06 - 2025-02)

Embalming duties including, embalming, setting of features and preparing the deceased ready for viewing. I have to manage my own time and workload and have to work to tight schedules. I am required to travel to other branches within the company to complete the aforementioned duties. I ensure all polices and procedures are adhered to including health and safety, stock rotation and ensuring equipment is in good working order, clean and all chemicals stored correctly.

Angiography Technician - Digital Autopsy UK - West Midlands

(2022-05 - 2023-06)

• Working as part of a wider multi-diciplinary team including Police and Coroners.
• Performing an angiogram on the deceased to help determine the cause of death.
• Liasing with the transport team and helping with the transportation of the deseased when required. This can include travelling to Stoke, Preston and Sheffield.
• Ensuring all health and safety and clinical waste policies are adhered to.
• Ensuring the eqipment and vehicle are in full working order.
• Escalating concerns when required.
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Working to meet the needs of the service.

Funeral Service Operative - Mortons - Northfield

(2018-09 - 2022-05)

• Collecting the deceased from homes and hospitals and ensuring the paperwork is completed correctly.
• Driving the hearse and limousines escorting families
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle fleet
• Work to tight deadlines and able to adapt to changes at short notices

Ambulance fleet associate - West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust - Rubery, Worcestershire

(2016-07 - 2018-09)

• Ensuring all vehicles were inspected and any defects were reported using the correct procedure.
• I was required to keep the vehicles adequatley stocked and that all stock was within date.
• To ensure that all the machinery and equipment on the vehicles was in correct working order and had also had the necessary checks performed.
• I had to ensure the site was secure at all times and had the responsibilty of signing visitors in and out and escorting them as nescessary.
• I was required to take vehicles to and from a variety of sites to ensure the service personell could continue with their duties with as little interupptions as possible.

Funeral Service Operative - Mortons - Northfield, West Midlands

(2014-07 - 2016-07)

• Collecting the deceased from homes and hospitals and ensuring the paperwork is completed correctly.
• Driving the hearse and limousines escorting families
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle fleet
• Work to tight deadlines and able to adapt to changes at short notices

Porter - Royal Orthopaedic Hospital - Northfield, West Midlands

(2009-09 - 2014-07)

My role as a hospital porter involved the transportation of patients to and from X-Ray, CT scanning and Ultrasound departments. I was also responsible for the distribution of linen, and pharmacy to the wards.

HGV Driver - Pertemps Recruitment - Birmingham, West Midlands

(2008-08 - 2009-09)

Responsible for the delivery of steel and plastics to companies throughout the UK. My role also involved loading and unloading of the lorry to ensure the load was secure at all times. The deliveries needed to be made on time, which I was able to achieve by managing my time effectively.

HGV Driver - Sunlight Group Limited - Rubery, Worcestershire

(2006-04 - 2008-08)

Responsible for the collection and delivery of laundry to and from hospitals throughout the UK.

Tactical submariner - The Royal Navy - Plymouth, Devon

(2004-06 - 2006-02)

My role was primarily to identify and track radar contacts and assess whether they could be potential threats.

Tactical submariner - The Royal Navy - Plymouth, Devon

(1999-10 - 2006-02)

During the 6 years I spent in the Royal Navy I learnt the importance of team work, flexibility and gave me the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of people. I visited many countries around the world and familiarised myself with different ways of life, which enabled me to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.

Operation mechanic - The Royal Navy - Quorn, UK

(2000-01 - 2003-02)

HMS Ledbury, HMS Hurworth, HMS Quorn. Duties included general maintenance of the ships, mine warfare equipment including cranes and other heavy mechanically operated equipment together with the routine cleaning of the ships. While in live operations I used sonar and radar equipment for locating and detonating mines in a controlled manner adhering to safety guidelines.

Navel Seaman - The Royal Navy - Plymouth

(1999-10 - 1999-12)

The compulsory basic military training prior to commencing my post within the Royal Navy.

Production Operative - Rover Group - Longbridge, West Midlands

(1994 - 1999)

During my employment at Rover I worked on 'the track' but I undertook the required training to enhance my skills and competence which helped to create some variety within the work and also meant that I could perform several of the jobs on 'the track'. I was required to work a variety of shifts. I worked well within the team and independently in a safe and responsible manner and being able to communicate effectively was important in this factory / production environment.

Diploma of Higher Education - General Art - North East Worcestershire College (1992 - 1993)

GCSE's - Frankley Community High School (1987 - 1992)