Paul Longthorne

A dependable and motivated individual experience in landscaping, garden maintenance, and ground care, alongside experience working as a warehouse operative Looking for a cleaning role. Skilled in maintaining clean, safe, and organised environments, adhering to health and safety procedures, and using equipment correctly and efficiently. Accustomed to physically demanding work, meeting productivity targets, and following detailed instructions.

Works well both independently and as part of a team. Now seeking a role where strong work ethic, attention to detail, and transferable maintenance and warehouse skills can be utilised and further developed.

Work programme - REED

(2022-11 - 2023)

• Interview skills

Voluntary work - Far Places at Spennymoor

Warehouse operative (Voluntary) - Forces Support

(2015 - 2016)

• Responsible for receiving, unloading, and safely handling deliveries in a time-pressured environment.
• Loading and unloading goods efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Steam cleaning equipment, work areas, and items to ensure hygiene and compliance with workplace standards.
• Pricing and preparing items accurately, following company guidelines and procedures.
• Managing the movement and storage of goods to maintain a tidy, safe, and well-organised workspace.
• Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations, including manual handling and COSHH awareness.
• Following fire safety procedures, company policies, and operational guidelines at all times.
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet deadlines and operational targets.
• Demonstrating strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks and maintain workflow efficiency.

Gardener - Cogburn Nurseries

(2014 - 2014)

• Performed routine landscape maintenance and groundskeeping duties, ensuring outdoor areas were kept clean, tidy, and well maintained.
• Maintained the ongoing care of plants, shrubs, and green spaces with attention to detail and safety.
• Loaded vans accurately for deliveries, ensuring correct items were prepared, secured, and transported safely.
• Carried out physical tasks efficiently, including chopping and processing wood to recycle old or damaged trees.
• Maintained tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organised condition.
• Always followed health and safety procedures, including safe manual handling and equipment use.
• Worked effectively as part of a team to complete tasks to schedule while maintaining high standards.

Maths, Social and Competence skills - Bishop Auckland (2019)

Dry stone walling and tree felling certificate - CFT Training (1989)

City and Guilds Level 1 - Horticulture - East Durham College (1984)