Ross Burgess

Team leader hard work dedicated always deliver

Team Leader/Paper Making - Northwood Tissue

Employed as a team leader/paper making at Northwood tissue in the position for 18 months. During this time learnt all aspects about paper making from the effluent plant which treats effluent water from the paper mill using a multi-stage process that typically includes primary, secondary, and tertiary treatments. Primary treatment uses methods like screening, sedimentation and flotation to remove suspended solids.

Secondary treatment, often biological, breaks down organic matter using processes like activated sludge or aerated tanks the water is always checked and tested to ensure the treatment used for purification, removing residual pollutants as the water is sent back to stream. Really enjoyed the job and what the role entailed. Picked up the scada system extremely quick and was able to bring skills from previous job.

Championed 5s and lean and was trainer. Completed numerous management courses and lead by example and am the first person to get stuck into an issue and problem solving or cleaning with a hand brush or hose. Completed level 2 paper making course, IOSH and can drive all different types of mobile plant.

Delivery Driver - Reynolds Catering - Stockport

Joined Reynolds Catering, a family run business that delivers fresh produce and chilled products into the kitchens of some of the best-known names and brands in the country including Pizza Express, Zizzi, Ask, Bills, Cote, and many other famous brands. Was always ready to assistance the Transport Office team and always ready to help by doing extra drops relaying any information for the customers taking vehicles for services and stepping into the role as gained valuable experience and knowledge from previous job and also helping new starters in guiding them on the routes and going through S.O.Ps and risk assessments. Provided training to the other drivers and ensured they handle manual lifting tasks effectively and efficiently.

• Delivering Fresh Produce and Chilled Goods - Supplying well-known restaurants and hospitality venues with fresh produce and chilled goods
• Providing Excellent Customer Service - Ensuring outstanding customer support at every drop Ensuring that always providing the best possible service and going above and beyond
• Working with the transport office
• Manual Lifting - The role required lots of manual lifting for deliveries so had to be physically fit

Team Leader/Supervisor - Suez

(2019-01 - 2022-01)

• Day-to-day running of the plant
• Loading vehicles/Stock Checks
• Completing CIMS Issues
• Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out (LOTOTO)
• Inductions
• Authorisation to Work (ATW) Permit Trained
• Weighbridge
• Class 2 Driving Licence/CPC
• Staffing
• Shift Logs/Tool Box Talks/Accident Reporting

Plant Operative - Suez (FKA Viridor)

(2011-01 - 2019-01)

• Day-to-day running of the plant
• Loading vehicles
• Completing CIMS Issues
• Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out (LOTOTO)
• MEWP Trained
• Authorisation to Work (ATW) Permit Trained
• Weighbridge
• Class 2 Driving Licence

Manual Sort Operative - Suez

(2010-01 - 2011-01)

Whilst employed as a MSO, main duties were to work in picking stations and remove all contaminations and foreign objects from the commingled waste streams while remaining vigilant to ensure there are no blockages to the plant. Worked as part of a team or alone, dealing with any issues that arose throughout the day. Loaded curtain-sided wagons with the baled products produced, ensuring this is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Gained valuable experience, which helped to progress into the role of a plant operative.

• Removing contaminated waste from moving belts
• Supporting Plant Operatives
• Loading wagons
• LOTOTO

Sales - Staffordshire Potters - Italy

(2007-01 - 2010-01)

• Setting up Market
• Selling porcelain
• Collecting money

Bricklayer - Irvine Whitlock Building Contractors

(2006-01 - 2007-01)

Whilst working on a multi-million-pound stadium, there was a lot of pressure to have the stadium finished. This was a high-profile job, which was printed in papers and broadcast on the news, so all had to work at high standards. As there were a lot of numbers working on the stadium, health and safety was a very serious issue, so had to ensure obeyed all rules and codes of conduct.

Duties were to set out blocks and brickwork, and read drawings. Standards had to be at the highest possible levels. Had to communicate with supervisors to tell them of materials needed and had to meet tight deadlines.

Really enjoyed working as part of this team but also enjoyed working alone. Had great job satisfaction and best contract working on the Emirates Stadium as support Arsenal Football Club.

• Laying bricks and blocks
• Reading drawings
• Informing management of material shortage

Bricklaying Supervisor - Irvine Whitlock Building Contractors

(2003-01 - 2006-01)

This was a very exciting job whilst working with Irvine Whitlock. Was involved in working on a multi-million-pound project in East London's Canary Wharf.

• Inform employees of tasks for the day
• Reading drawing plans from architect
• Setting out block and brick work
• Ordering materials

Level 2 - Paper Making