Matthew Shaw

Reliable and hardworking professional with experience across water treatment, recycling operations, support work, delivery, and retail environments. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a high level of health & safety awareness. Experienced working in regulated environments, following compliance procedures, and delivering high standards of work under pressure.

Water Treatment Technician - Rochester Midland Corporation

(2025-04)

• Cooling tower cleaning and disinfection
• Boiler acid descales and system cleans
• Tank cleaning and chlorination/disinfection
• TMV servicing and monitoring
• Mains water disinfection
• Shower head disinfection
• Temperature monitoring and compliance checks
• Calorifier servicing
• Completion of compliance documentation and reports
• Following legionella control procedures and health & safety regulations

Recycling Operative - Powys County Council

(2024-08 - 2025-04)

• Worked within recycling operations in a fast-paced environment
• Followed strict health & safety procedures
• Supported team targets and daily operational requirements
• Carried out physically demanding duties safely and efficiently

Day Support Worker - Powys County Council

(2022-12 - 2023-12)

• Supported individuals with disabilities in daily activities
• Planned and delivered engaging activities
• Ensured the safety and wellbeing of service users
• Carried out vehicle and equipment safety checks

Postman - Royal Mail

(2015-11 - 2022-12)

• Sorted and delivered mail and parcels efficiently
• Planned delivery routes and managed workload independently
• Worked outdoors in all weather conditions
• Maintained professional customer interaction
• Followed company health & safety procedures

Night Replenishment Assistant - Morrisons

(2015-06 - 2018-10)

• Replenished stock during overnight shifts
• Worked to strict deadlines and targets
• Followed manual handling and health & safety procedures
• Maintained store presentation standards

Youth Club Volunteer (Key Holder) - Youth Club

Volunteer ICT Technician - Secondary School

Volunteer Shop Assistant - SPAR

Volunteer Cleaner - Self-Employed

Waiting & Kitchen Assistant - Self-Employed

Dog Walking - Family Business

Diploma - Public Services - Coleg Gwent

OCR Level 2 - ICT - Brecon High School

Mechanics - Coleg Powys