Thomas Speirs

I have over 18 years experience in manufacturing and warehouse operations within fast paced environments. I am very experienced in assembly production and forklift/machine operation. I have very good communication skills and listening skills and am a great team player but can also work on my own.

Knowledgeable in safety and maintenance of warehouse machinery. Consistently adheres to strict deadlines and works collaboratively. Involving heavy lifting following all health and safety. Always eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

Operative/Forklift Driver - Bunzl Greenham

(2023-08 - 2026-04)

• Loading/unloading of trailers/vans
• Orders to meet productivity targets
• Assessed packages and counted stock to ensure delivery accuracy before unloading and processing
• Restocked shelves with strict attention to detail, utilising time management and organisation skills
• Understood warehouse product placement, enabling efficient picking and packing services
• Provided accurate stock reports to the warehouse manager to allow for timely reordering
• Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards

Forklift Driver - John Dewar's & sons

(2022-07 - 2023-06)

• Located and moved stock throughout warehouses using forklifts, pallets and crates
• Use of off hand held computers using SAP locating where each pallet has to be stored
• Used industrial plastic wraps and pallets to prepare goods for delivery
• Followed written and verbal instructions to complete a variety of storage tasks
• Cleaned and organised yard areas Collaborated within a large warehouse team to maintain high housekeeping standards
• Kept up-to-date on latest forklift operating procedures and safety regulations by attending regular training
• Confirmed proper labelling of all pallets before loading on delivery trucks
• Manoeuvred forklifts in busy industrial environments
• Performed pre-operation check of forklift before every shift to confirm proper operation and minimise accidents

Warehouse Operative - Pladis Mcvities

(2006-01 - 2022-04)

• Stacked boxed on to the pallet with certain builds
• Use of a shrink wrap machine
• Use of SAP
• Making sure all orders go out on time and are packed efficiently in a timely manner making sure dead lines are met
• Consistently complied with workplace health and safety
• Maintained physical fitness levels to safely lift and manoeuvre heavy orders and deliveries
• Moved products using industrial trucks, forklifts and electric pallet jacks