Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
Additional notes
Responsibilities
Other Work Experience
Training
References
Timeline
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Alex Cochrane

Alex Cochrane

Rainhill,Merseyside

Summary

I have experience as a CNC punch machine setter and operator with a strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I demonstrate expertise as an FLT operator and am highly skilled in the use of power tools. Confident in managing machine lines, including lamination processes, and performing quality control checks before transporting goods. Ideally, I'm seeking to develop technical skills and operational experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic team environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Skilled production operative/CNC punch machine operator

Harpscreen Ltd/Resilience Recruitment
St Helens, Merseyside
02.2023 - 09.2025
  • Skilled production operative/CNC punch machine operator and industrial filtration manufacturer.
  • Operated machinery to meet daily production targets.

Machine operative

Thermoseal
Wigan, Lancashire
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Machine operative, ensuring efficient running of lamination machine, meeting daily targets, ensuring health and safety standards are met whilst working. Working as part of a team.
  • Improved efficiency by troubleshooting machine issues swiftly.

Residential Care Worker

Keys Childcare Group PLC
Widnes and Warrington, Merseyside/Cheshire
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Caring for children with behavioural difficulties between 10-15 in Widnes and Warrington.
  • Assisted with medication administration, improving overall health management.
  • Monitored behavioural changes to ensure optimal mental health.

Key Stage 1 and 2

Capita Education
Liverpool, Merseyside
04.2016 - 04.2019
  • Teaching across all key stages within the Merseyside area.
  • Planned and organised work that led to a positive learning experience.

Residential Care Worker

Randstad Care
Crewe, Cheshire
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Caring for children with behavioural difficulties between 8-17 in the North West of England.
  • Provided assistance for daily activities to develop young people's interests and positive behaviour.

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Mosscroft Primary School, Huyton
Huyton, Merseyside
09.2010 - 03.2016
  • PE co-ordinator, ICT co-ordinator and history lead. 6 years teaching across all the year groups.
  • Planned schemes of work across all subjects, marked and assessed work. Liaised with staff and parents regarding children's learning.

Key stage 1 and 2 supply teacher

Randstad and Capita Education recruitment
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2009 - 07.2010
  • Teaching and learning, planning lessons, hand over notes. I worked with groups of year 6 children to prepare them for SAT'S.

Key stage 2 class teacher

Kirkdale St Lawrence C of E School
Liverpool, Merseyside
10.2008 - 07.2009
  • Long term year 4 teacher, planning, teaching and learning, assessments, after school club (hockey), Big Write Training.

Key Stage 2 teacher

Broad Oak Community Primary School
St Helens, Merseyside
03.1999 - 08.2008
  • PE co-ordinator, DT co-ordinator, member of SMT for a year.
  • Planned and delivered lessons, collaborated with staff to develop the curriculum.

Education

BA (with Hons) - Physical Education with Qualified Teaching Status

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, Lancashire
09.1992 - 06.1996

BTEC - Leisure Studies National Diploma

Swindon College
09.1989 - 06.1991

BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Residential Childcare

GP Strategies Training Ltd
Warrington
09.2019 - 08.2020

Level 2 ICT basic skills - ICT

GP Training Strategies Ltd
Warrington
09.2019 - 06.2020

9 GCSE's - English Language, Literature, Maths, Science, History

Highworth Warneford Comprehensive School
Wiltshire
09.1984 - 06.1989

Skills

  • CNC punch machine setter and operator
  • Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • FLT operator
  • Power tools competent
  • Confident in running a machine line (lamination etc)
  • Completing QC checks before transporting goods

Accomplishments

  • Received high praise, rewards and bonuses for hitting production targets
  • I have been responsible for leading ICT in a Primary School
  • 8 years' worth of good SAT's scores in year 6
  • I contributed to the SMT during workforce re-development in 2004
  • Spent over 2 years working with vulnerable young people in residential care setting.
  • I have worked within the industrial sector during different times of my life/operating machinery, warehouse, FLT driver etc

Affiliations

  • Watching music bands, watching football, retro arcade gaming and current affairs.

Certification

In house Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck training

(BB Training- Bill Buxton 01942 414 322)

References

References available upon request.

Additional notes

  • I set up and work with a CNC punching machine, use many hand held power tools to manufacture rubber mesh filtration screens for agricultural and recycling industries. I am required to measure, cut and attach accurately hooks to withstand the huge tension on the screens by drilling and fastening with screws and maintaining safety standards by grinding, ensuring a smooth finish. I also mark mats effectively for bolt holing which I complete by hand.
  • The work includes FLT driving to take down and replace the huge 1600mm width rubber rolls.
  • Previously, I worked in a laminating company producing laminated insulated window bars. I was required to set up the machine to the required temperature, insert the foils and glue. I had to maintain that the line operated constantly with as little disruption as possible. I managed paperwork and used ICT to ensure the correct print was being used. Regular clean downs and adjust and replace simple mechanical parts.
  • I am looking to find either similar work, operating a machine or using power tools or other work utilising and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching in charge of primary aged children
  • Driving the school mini bus
  • Driving safely FLT
  • Life Guarding duties
  • Football Coach
  • Tennis Coach

Other Work Experience

  • The Rec Leisure Centre Activities Assistant Highworth, Swindon
  • Kershaws Frozen Foods Southport
  • Argos Haydock Warehouse
  • Sainsburys Haydock Warehouse

Training

  • Many children in care related courses e.g safeguarding, COSHH, Health and Safety etc
  • Team Teach Techniques
  • Defibrillator training

References

  • Scott, Mayes, Production Manager, 07799 357855, Thermoseal
  • Paul, Blanchard, Operations Manager, 07540 247247, Harpscreen

Timeline

Skilled production operative/CNC punch machine operator

Harpscreen Ltd/Resilience Recruitment
02.2023 - 09.2025

Machine operative

Thermoseal
07.2021 - 01.2023

BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Residential Childcare

GP Strategies Training Ltd
09.2019 - 08.2020

Level 2 ICT basic skills - ICT

GP Training Strategies Ltd
09.2019 - 06.2020

Residential Care Worker

Keys Childcare Group PLC
04.2019 - 06.2021

Residential Care Worker

Randstad Care
10.2018 - 03.2019

Key Stage 1 and 2

Capita Education
04.2016 - 04.2019

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Mosscroft Primary School, Huyton
09.2010 - 03.2016

Key stage 1 and 2 supply teacher

Randstad and Capita Education recruitment
09.2009 - 07.2010

Key stage 2 class teacher

Kirkdale St Lawrence C of E School
10.2008 - 07.2009

Key Stage 2 teacher

Broad Oak Community Primary School
03.1999 - 08.2008

BA (with Hons) - Physical Education with Qualified Teaching Status

Edge Hill University
09.1992 - 06.1996

BTEC - Leisure Studies National Diploma

Swindon College
09.1989 - 06.1991

9 GCSE's - English Language, Literature, Maths, Science, History

Highworth Warneford Comprehensive School
09.1984 - 06.1989
Alex Cochrane