Simon Jay Lowen

Recently qualified IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician with Working at Height Module 2 certification and Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. Over a decade of practical experience in physical, operational and team-based roles within warehouse and food production environments. Strong commitment to health and safety, reliability, and teamwork. Keen to apply rope access skills and transferable experience in a new Level 1 Rope Access Technician position.

Operative - Kumatsu

(2026-03)

• Carrying out day-to-day operational duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Working as part of a team while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Operative - CRL Foods

(2025-10 - 2026-03)

• Performed operational and warehouse-related tasks within a food production environment.
• Followed strict health, safety and hygiene procedures while meeting daily targets.

Warehouse Operative / Shift Leader - Kettle Foods Valeo

(2021-01 - 2025-09)

• Led a team of 12 operatives while maintaining strict compliance with health and safety standards.
• Trained and mentored new team members, improving productivity and reinforcing safe working practices.
• Managed inventory and order fulfilment with high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Operated counterbalance forklift and handled physically demanding tasks safely and efficiently.

Warehouse Operative / Shift Leader - All Good Ltd

(2019-01 - 2021-01)

• Supervised an 8-person team, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring deadlines were met safely.
• Improved stock organisation and maintained high accuracy in quality checks and dispatch.
• Performed regular manual handling and forklift operations in accordance with safety procedures.

Food Production Operative

(2016-08 - 2019-01)

• Worked on high-volume production lines, maintaining consistent output while following strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Collaborated with colleagues to meet targets and resolve minor equipment issues with minimal downtime.

Warehouse Operative - Li & Sun Ltd

(2013 - 2015)

• Processed and packed orders accurately, ensuring timely and correct dispatch.
• Maintained organised warehouse areas and assisted with inventory checks.

Freelance Manual Labour - Freelance Manual Labour (Various)

(2010 - 2016)

• Carried out a range of practical and physical tasks across agricultural, construction and home improvement projects.
• Demonstrated reliability, adaptability and a willingness to learn new practical skills in varied environments.

GCSEs - Prudhoe Community High School (2010 - 2010)

OCR Level 3 National Certificate - Sport (2010 - 2010)

Edexcel Level 1 Award - Functional Skills Mathematics (2010 - 2010)

NOCN Level 1 Certificate - Skills Towards Enabling Progression (2010 - 2010)

ASDAN Key Skills (2010 - 2010)

Level 2 Certificate - Improving Own Learning and Performance (2010 - 2010)

Level 2 Certificate - Problem-Solving (2010 - 2010)

Level 2 Certificate - Working with Others (2010 - 2010)