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Andrew Ainsworth

Whitby,NYK

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in the use of tachographs and driving in challenging conditions. Holds a forklift driving certificate and is CPC certified, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and compliance. Skilled in manual handling, with a focus on efficiency and precision. Aims to leverage these competencies to excel in roles requiring advanced driving skills and logistical support.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class 2 HGV driver

Jewson
Whitby
07.2023 - Current
  • Completed routine vehicle inspections before every journey for optimal vehicle performance.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading goods.
  • Completed handballing and lifting to help with smooth deliveries.
  • Excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.

Sales Advisor

Wolseley Plumb Parts
Whitby
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Working part time and filling in when necessary ie holidays & sick cover
  • Selling versus plumbing parts to customers & liase with customers on the phone

Class 1 HGV Driver

Fagan and Whalley Ltd
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Class 1 HGV Driver at Fagan and Whalley Ltd
  • Showed adaptability in dealing with unexpected traffic or weather conditions, maintaining safety standards always.
  • I am a confident driver who has worked throughout the UK and overseas

Managing Director

Handy Weld Ltd
Accrington, Lancashire
01.2003 - 01.2012
  • Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
  • Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Welder

Stainless Services Ltd
West End, South Wales
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Self employed pipe fitter/welder contracting at Boddingtons Brewery in Manchester for 2 years before being made site supervisor at McVities biscuits (Stockport)
  • This involved the supervision of a number of workers, pricing of jobs, ordering equipment and completing method statements and risk assessments

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Coded Welder

S & J Welding
Lancashire
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Self employed as a pipe fitter/coded welder, with additional responsibilities for the day to day management of the company
  • This involved site supervision, route design of the plant and pipe work installation, submission of estimates and the ordering of the necessary equipment required to complete jobs

Pipe Fitter/Welder

Simon Forrest Ltd
Bury
06.1992 - 06.1992
  • Employed on the fabrication and welding (from the engineer drawings) of all types of pipe work for the use of the Paper Mills

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Welder

Microweld Ltd
Manchester
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Self employed pipe fitter/welder in Paper Mills

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Welder

Strawmere
Accrington
01.1987 - 01.1991
  • Self employed pipe fitter/welder in Dairies and Breweries

Apprentice Pipe Fitter/Welder

North Star Food and Dairy Process Engineering
01.1984 - 01.1987
  • Employed as an apprentice pipe fitter/welder on pipe work for Dairies and Breweries

Education

C.S.E: English, Maths, Wood work, Metal work, Art - English, Maths, Wood work, Metal Work Art & Technical drawing

Hollins High School
Accrington, Lancashire

Skills

  • Use of tachograph
  • C E Heavy goods vehicle license
  • Forklift driving certificated
  • CPC certified (expires 09-09-29)
  • ALLMI Lorry loader (expires 12-07-28
  • Manual handling

Certification

  • Coded welding of stainless steel pipe work, In accordance with the European Standards of the Food Hygiene Regulations (expired)
  • S.P.A Passport (expired)
  • PAL (Powered Access Licence), SL, SPB (expired)
  • CPC, Valid 09/09/24
  • ALLMI Lorry loader, Valid 12/07/28
  • Fork Lift Truck Certified (held with Wolseley & Jewson)
  • Full clean UK driving licence

Reference

  • Dan Fagan, Fagan & Whalley Ltd, Albino House, Mead Way, Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, Padiham, Lancashire, BB12 7NG, Manager
  • Graham Fagan, Fagan & Whalley Ltd, Albino House, Mead Way, Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, Padiham, Lancashire, BB12 7NG, Manager


  • Zack Jowers, Wolseley Plumb & Parts, Unit 1A, Larpool Lane Industrial estate, Whitby, YO22 4LX, Manager
  • Anthony Thomas, Wolseley Plumb & Parts, Unit 1A, Larpool Lane Industrial estate, Whitby, YO22 4LX, Supervisor.

Timeline

Class 2 HGV driver

Jewson
07.2023 - Current

Sales Advisor

Wolseley Plumb Parts
07.2022 - 06.2023

Class 1 HGV Driver

Fagan and Whalley Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2022

Managing Director

Handy Weld Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2012

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Welder

Stainless Services Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2003

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Coded Welder

S & J Welding
01.1993 - 01.1996

Pipe Fitter/Welder

Simon Forrest Ltd
06.1992 - 06.1992

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Welder

Microweld Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1992

Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Welder

Strawmere
01.1987 - 01.1991

Apprentice Pipe Fitter/Welder

North Star Food and Dairy Process Engineering
01.1984 - 01.1987

C.S.E: English, Maths, Wood work, Metal work, Art - English, Maths, Wood work, Metal Work Art & Technical drawing

Hollins High School

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