Shirley Edwards

Senior Cleaning/Site Service operative

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Newcastle under LymeMember since June 7, 2026

Good communicatorCashing upHandling moneyOrganisational skillsTeam workTime managementDriving

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About

I am a bubbly, trustworthy individual with a reliable and hard-working "can do" attitude to employment. I am currently seeking full time employment in the Staffordshire area. Since leaving school in 1985 I have had a varied career, working in both the retail and manufacturing sectors.

With this I have gained a large array of experience, working either as a team member or as an individual. Since leaving Gregg's bakery I returned to education to gain better qualifications for my future. Whilst I was studying, I was a volunteer at daisy chain benevolent fund charity shop on the parade in Silverdale, Newcastle.

Where I gained lots of up-to-date work experience to become a more confident, helpful and hard-working team member to which I aim to use these skills in my future employment. Any breaks in my employment history have been due to me devoting my time to raising my three children, which relied upon effective organisational and time management skills.

Experience

Part time cleaner at Milehouse Primary care (2026-03 – Present)

I am currently employed as a part time cleaner on the early morning shift (6:00am to 8:00am). Duties involve general cleaning & detailing of doctor's surgery and adjoining rooms.

Cleaner at St Joseph's College (2017-06 – 2025-10)

Initially started as a parttime cleaner (3pm until 6pm Monday till Friday), eventually becoming full time once Vertas took over the contract in October 2022. Duties include cleaning and tidying the facility ready for the next day.

Part time cleaner at K.G.B. Cleaning Contracts (2011-10 – 2022-10)

Employed as a part time cleaner at Newcastle college where I worked as part of a team ensuring all the facilities are ready for the day ahead between 6-00am till 9-00am, with various additional shifts taken when available at any of the Newcastle under Lyme Collage facilities around Staffordshire. I left after being offered a full-time role at St Joseph's college.

Retail Assistant at Greggs Bakers (2006-06 – 2010-03)

Initially, I was employed to carry out duties related to the production of sandwiches. My role, however, increased over the three years to also include working on the front counter serving customers and providing an excellent customer service, operating a till and handling cash, carrying out banking duties and ensuring all of the shop was clean and tidy on a daily basis as well as making sure food and hygiene regulations were adhered to. In addition to the above, I also used to regularly provide cover to other shops in the Greggs Group in the Staffordshire and Cheshire areas, when required.

Trainee Lab Technician at Bio Composites (2005-04 – 2005-06)

I was involved working in sterile conditions in the manufacture of screws for hip replacement patients. This required me to operate grinding machinery, pay particular attention to detail as I was working to specific measurements and weights, continually quality control goods. The job also required me to work effectively in a team but also be able to work on my own, using my own initiative.

Unfortunately, due to my great disappointment I had to leave the company when it was discovered that I have an allergy to Latex.

Packer / Order Picker at Datel Electronics Ltd (1998-07 – 2003-12)

This involved team work, working to deadlines and targets, adhering to health and safety and following written instructions.

Franchised business owner at Party Plan Sportswear (1998-01 – 1998-06)

Selling items of sportswear to local schools, colleges & universities.

Assembler at Celastica (1997-07 – 1997-12)

Working on a short-term position within a busy electronics assembly department, I had to be meticulous, aware of health and safety and a good team worker.

Production Operative at Lucas-Rists (1994-03 – 1997-07)

I joined the twilight shift and after training was offered a position working within their automotive department. This involved attaching various components to car harnesses, lights and brakes, picked from a carousel. Attention to detail, team work and following instructions.

Production Operative at Rowley Frozen Foods (1993-01 – 1993-12)

I was responsible for packing and dispatching airline meals and frozen foods. I also had to operate and oversee effective running of machinery and was responsible for dealing with any breakdowns accordingly.

Domestic Assistant at R.C.O Cleaning Services (1992-01 – 1992-06)

This involved general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping and wiping surfaces at City General Hospital. I was also required to ensure that all patients had access to fresh water and served beverages to the patients.

Shop Assistant at Cellar 5 (1990-11 – 1991-12)

Working on a part-time basis at this off-licence, where my duties included serving customers, checking stock levels and replenishing as appropriate, handling cash, operating till, cashing up.

Production Operative at G.E.C (1989-12 – 1990-03)

Working on manufacture of refrigerator motors, checking quality, using own initiative.

Trainee Supervising Manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken (1987-01 – 1989-11)

I was responsible for all aspects of food preparation and customer service at Keele Services site. I was also responsible for any staffing organisation and resolving issues that arose.