Wesley Bwye
Cleaning Operative / Laundry Assistant
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About
A reliable, hardworking and motivated individual with extensive experience in physically demanding roles including cleaning, refuse collection, street cleaning and customer-facing volunteer work. Experienced working in fast-paced environments, following health and safety procedures and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Comfortable with repetitive manual work, loading and moving items, early starts, shift work and working as part of a team.
I have basic computer skills, can follow instructions accurately and always take pride in being punctual and dependable. I do not drive and rely on public transport timings. I have a disability and may require reasonable adjustments at interview.
Experience
Shop Floor Assistant (Volunteer) at Oxfam, Uxbridge (2026-03 – Present)
- Welcome and assist customers in a friendly manner
- Sort, label and organise donated stock
- Replenish shelves and maintain tidy displays
- Support stock handling and merchandising
- Keep the shop clean, safe and well organised
- Work effectively with staff and volunteers
Community Volunteer / Befriender at Community (2022-02 – Present)
- Support elderly and vulnerable people with shopping and community activities
- Provide practical assistance and companionship
- Assist wheelchair users where required
Cleaner at Total Facilities Recruitment (2021-07 – 2022-01)
Worked across NHS hospitals including Northwick Park, St Pancras and Hillingdon.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout wards, corridors and communal areas
- Used cleaning equipment and chemicals safely in accordance with infection control procedures
- Worked efficiently within busy healthcare environments while following strict health and safety procedures
Passenger Assistant at Cruise Mini buses (2018-09 – 2021-06)
- Assisted children, including those with additional needs, during school transport
- Maintained a calm, professional and safety-focused approach
- Worked closely with colleagues and parents
Refuse Loader at Hillingdon Council (2014-09 – 2016-11)
- Collected and loaded recycling and garden waste safely and efficiently
- Worked as part of a team to complete scheduled collection rounds
- Carried out physically demanding work while maintaining safety standards
- Followed manual handling procedures and wore PPE at all times
Retail Assistant (Volunteer) at Centre of Hope, Hillingdon (2017-04 – 2018-08)
- Sorted donations and replenished stock
- Assisted customers and maintained a tidy shop floor
- Worked effectively as part of a volunteer team
Refuse Loader at Ealing Council (2009-09 – 2014-09)
- Completed early morning refuse collections as part of a busy team
- Loaded waste safely and efficiently while working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Maintained reliable attendance and consistently met daily collection targets
Street Cleaner at Hillingdon Council (2009-04 – 2009-09)
- Swept streets and maintained cleanliness of public areas
- Worked safely around pedestrians and traffic
- Responded promptly to environmental service requests
- Maintained tidy and organised working areas
Refuse Loader at PHS Group (2005-01 – 2009-04)
- Assisted with domestic and commercial waste collections
- Loaded and unloaded materials safely
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness around collection vehicles and work areas
- Worked efficiently in a physically demanding environment
Education
GCSEs – Northwood School, Northwood