Richard C

Hello. I'm interested in the advertised refuse collection role. I was a Mate/deckhand on a ferry so used organising and prioritising work loads. I am enthusiastic, punctual and have had only 4 days off sick in the last 15 years.

Like to be physically active by going to the gym and running up a hill 3 times week; so heavy lifting isn't a problem. I also enjoy solving problems. The company I worked for, Hythe Ferry, went into liquidation a few weeks ago, so I can start working for immediately.

I have a friendly and helpful attentive attitude after many years working at Town Quay Southampton. I have a clean driving license and in a previous role drove a delivery van around a University campus. Working for a ferry company, I understand the importance of getting the job done in a required time frame.

Obviously in this role Health and Safety was vital.

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• Responsible for the recording of ticket office statistics and incentive scheme.
• Cash handling and banking.

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(2001-07 - 2006-12)

• Writing letters dealing with a wide range of energy related enquiries / Sorting out bill queries
• Facing Customers in Reception.
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A-Level or equivalent - Psychology A/S, BTEC Sport and Leisure, English and Maths GCSE grade B - Eastleigh College (1987-09 - 1990-07)

O-Level / GCSE - Environmental Science, History, Art and Geography O'level grade C - Romsey School (1981-09)