Andrew Grundy
Wigan
Summary
A dependable and committed professional with solid educational foundation, excelling in team collaboration and independent work. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving strategies and health and safety awareness, ensuring customer engagement and service excellence. Skilled in supervisory roles, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and reliable under pressure. Expertise in warehouse navigation, operational record maintenance, and adherence to safety regulations is complemented by first aid training and forklift certification.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Forklift Truck Driver
BMI Group
Wigan
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Playing a key role in supporting day-to-day operations.
- Working closely with yard teams and being responsible for safe movement of roof tiles.
- Safely operating forklift truck to move, load and unload roof tiles.
- Collaborated closely with warehouse staff to streamline operations, boosting productivity levels.
- Checking customer paperwork to ensure strict health and safety rules are adhered to before entering site.
- Assisting colleagues when forklift operations are not required.
- Carrying out routine checks and ensuring forklift remains in good working condition.
- Enhanced safety by adhering to all company and legal forklift operation guidelines.
- Established safer working environment with adherence to traffic regulations within premises.
- Supported efficient workflow by keeping work area clean and hazard-free at all times.
Warehouse Supervisor /3.5 ton Driver/ Fitter
Andrew Porter
Chorley, Lancashire
2013.08 - 2024.01
- Multi drop deliveries Nationally
- Pick-ups from suppliers
- Assisting warehouse duties whenever required
- Maintaining a clean and tidy van
- Filling appropriate weekly documentation
- Advising and fitting all delivered products to a high and safe standard
- Warehouse staff supervision
- Use of in house PC to log jobs/stock control
- Boosted productivity through effective delegation of tasks to team members
- Kept accurate records of all deliveries made during the day
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety
- Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resulted in improved client relations.
- Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
- Followed strict health and safety regulations for a safe working environment.
- Oversaw loading and unloading processes, ensuring safe handling of goods.
General Builder
Colin Hunter Building
Wigan
2001.02 - 2013.08
- To work closely with all members of staff
- Construction of stud walling
- Plastering
- Construction of major/minor structures
- Installation of windows, doors, panelling etc.
- Roofing works
- Repair of fixtures and fittings / Clearing drains and gutters
- Plumbing and fitting of Kitchen/Bathrooms
- Landscape Gardening
- To complete work assigned in a safe and competent manner
- Keep area clean and tidy at all times
Army Cadet Training
The British Army
2000.08 - 2000.12
- Be self-discipline
- Ability to have excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Practical skills / Problem solving. Ability to think and act quickly under extreme pressure
Education
GCSEs - High School Curriculum
Standish High School
Wigan 1995.01 - 2000.01
Skills
- Dependable and committed individual, dependable under pressure
- Punctuality and reliability
- Team collaboration and independence
- Customer engagement and service excellence
- Supervisory skills
- Problem-solving strategies
- Operational record maintenance
- PC literate
- Adaptable to fast-paced environment
- Warehouse navigation and safety regulations
- Health and safety awareness
- First aid training
- Stacker knowledge
- Forklift certification
- Scissor Lift certification
- Grab Truck certification
- IOSH (2025)
Certification
- Colin Hunter - Health and Safety, Asbestos awareness, First aid, Tower scaffold assembly (all in house)
- Andrew Porters - First Aid, Banksman training, fire safety, Health and safety (all in house)
- BMI Group – First Aid, IOSH (gained 2025) Grab Truck, Scissor Lift, Shovel
References
- Colin, Hunter, Builder, kolos@blueyonder.co.uk, 01942 223172, Colin Hunter Builders, Previous Employer, 23 Abbey Drive, Orrell, WN5 8RW
- Carl, Sammon, Warehouse manager, csalmon86@icloud.com, Andrew Porters/Home and Retail, Previous Employer, 93 Bolton Road, Anderton, PR6 9HS
Hobbies & Interests
A family man who ensures quality time is spent with them regularly. An avid sports fan with football being my passion, both watching and attending live matches. An active outdoor person who enjoys gardening. A traveller who likes to go on holiday to new places.
Timeline
Forklift Truck Driver
BMI Group
2024.01 - 2026.01
Warehouse Supervisor /3.5 ton Driver/ Fitter
Andrew Porter
2013.08 - 2024.01
General Builder
Colin Hunter Building
2001.02 - 2013.08
Army Cadet Training
The British Army
2000.08 - 2000.12
GCSEs - High School Curriculum
Standish High School
1995.01 - 2000.01