Ross Torbet

I am a confident, motivated and enthusiastic person with experience in music, retail, administration, logistics, manufacturing and construction. I am Reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and have excellent communication skills. I Work effectively as part of a team and have the ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude. I Use initiative and I am self-motivated, thrive on new challenges and show versatility in changes to working environments.

Driver at SCCS (2019-09 – Present)

I drive daily for SCCS which is a company who supply surveying instruments to sites and customers all over the UK. I provide a professional and timely service to a high standard.

• Carry out daily checks on van and record these
• Inform manager of any defects or issues with the van and arrange repairs with local garage
• Communicate with managers, colleagues and customers on a daily basis face to face, by telephone and email
• Ensure mandatory training is up to date along with expenses and mileage forms completed and handed in accordingly
• Entrusted with company credit card and fuel card
• Issued route each morning and make tweaks to improve time and fuel efficiency
• Use extensive road knowledge to navigate around the UK

Mobile P.A.T tester/Fitter at Laing O'Rourke/Explore Plant Hire (previously Select Plant Hire) (2015-04 – 2019-09)

I am responsible for the testing/repairing of small tools on different Laing O'Rourke sites and minor repairs where needed like changing plugs, cable repairs and replacing parts on various tools and machines. I have built great rapport with storemen and managers on site and I am trusted and respected for the duties that are asked of me when on site.

• Report to supervisor/manager but manage own workload independently
• Meet company deadlines and deliver best results
• Work in depot workshop when site work is limited
• Regarded as senior team member due to long standing employment
• Assist and guide new team members with day to day tasks and solve queries
• Delegate jobs to other team members in absence of supervisor/manager
• Manage work vehicle including arranging MOT's, booking repairs and keeping up to date with compliancy rules and regulations
• Use company laptop for processing test results, sending emails and updating asset maintenance system
• Use tablet for completing worksheets and sending charges through from work done on site
• Use mobile phone for keeping in contact with site managers/storemen to ensure work is planned and executed safely and efficiently

Small Tools Operative/Driver/PAT Tester at Select Plant Hire (2013-05 – 2014-09)

I received a promotion within the business which opened up more opportunities for me financially and also to progress with the business. I worked on my PAT testing qualification alongside working in the company. I worked all over the country on a daily basis.

• When not driving, prepared tools in workshop ready to go out on site
• Carry out minor repairs and PAT testing before putting tools aside for dispatch
• Increased geographical knowledge of the country through national travel

Stores person/Driver at Select Plant Hire (2012-01 – 2013-05)

My job was to primarily to provide fitters with anything from tools, filters and anything that was needed to complete a job on site.

• Gained lots of experience driving in London as most sites were based in and around London
• Get deliveries ready for dispatch by sourcing information from requisitions
• Take part in keeping the stores tidy and keeping it stocked up with relevant items
• Responsible for the filing of requisitions and booking in deliveries

Machine operator at Charpak Ltd (2011-10 – 2012-01)

My job was to maintain the machines and keep them running consistently in order to keep production flowing.

• Amend any faults or problems with the machines to keep to production targets
• Work on anything between 5-7 machines at one time

Delivering passports/immigration documents at Dx Logistics (2011-03 – 2011-10)

The main aspect of the job was to deliver passports and important documents in a professional and timely manner.

• Geographical knowledge tested working in all parts of the country
• Organization skills improved as all passports were sorted by myself on a daily basis before delivery
• Gained experience working away from home

Systems and Administration at Cooperative Food (2009-04 – 2011-03)

This computer-based position has helped me to enhance my I.T abilities.

• Produce discrepancy reports to show statistics on stock balances
• Manage stock by adjusting figures and locating stock
• Complete audit trails to keep stock updated and highlight offers
• Book invoices onto the system

Shop floor/warehouse at Cooperative Food (2006-10 – 2009-04)

Working on the shop floor has helped me improve my communications skills dealing with many customers and their particular needs.

• Till Trained
• Warehouse duties helped become more organized
• Check invoices and ensure everything was correct before replenishment
• Query and try to resolve delivery issues

PAT testing – Select Plant Hire

BTEC National Diploma in Music Performance – Cambridge Regional College

GCSE in General Education – St Neots Community College