Andrew Penman
Corby ,Northants
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in building maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry tasks. Demonstrates strong practical skills and a positive attitude, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while multitasking under pressure. Holds fork lift and driving licences, showcasing commitment to accuracy and detail in repair tool operations. Known for excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork and motivation. Career goals include further enhancing technical proficiency and contributing to high-quality construction projects.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Maintenance operative
Stairs Property
Corby, Northamptonshire
2022.06 - 2025.05
- Assisted with large-scale installations for improved facility operations.
- Carried out painting tasks to improve aesthetic appeal of premises.
- Performed routine checks on electrical systems to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
- Troubleshot complex machinery issues, ensuring smooth operation at all times.
- Prioritized urgent jobs whilst managing routine maintenance schedules effectively.
- Completed carpentry works as required, contributing to more comfortable environment.
- Participated in training new staff members on standard operating procedures.
- Utilized variety of hand tools proficiently in daily operations.
- Collaborated with other operatives for efficient completion of larger projects.
- Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections of machinery and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness in work environments, promoting health and efficiency.
- Identified potential hazards during routine checks; ensured immediate rectification measures were taken.
- Attended to emergency repairs promptly, reducing downtime and disruption.
- Undertook grounds-keeping duties, keeping outdoor spaces neat and inviting.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed.
- Improved lifespan of equipment through preventive maintenance tasks.
- Followed planned preventative maintenance schedule strictly, minimizing sudden faults or breakdowns.
- Handled minor renovation projects successfully without requiring external contractors.
Warehouse & Maintenance Operative
IFORCE LTD
Corby, Northamptonshire
2019.09 - 2022.06
- Loading and unloading of vehicles ready for distribution to retail outlets aross the UK.
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment notes and that all loads were save for trainsit.
- All yard duties from sorting pallets to management of daily waste.
- Also picking and packing of stock within consignment of picking notes and that all loads were put into adequte bays for loading.
- Loading and unloading of vehicles on the bays using PPT and counterbalance.
- Use of FLT equipment including Counterbalance,PPT, Reach.
- Also helping the maintenance team out on day to day tasks when needed.
- Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections of machinery and equipment.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed.
- Troubleshot complex machinery issues, ensuring smooth operation at all times.
- Improved the lifespan of equipment through preventive maintenance tasks.
- Prioritised urgent jobs whilst managing routine maintenance schedules effectively.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools proficiently in daily operations.
- Followed planned preventative maintenance schedule strictly, minimising sudden faults or breakdowns.
- Repaired varied building faults, including fixes to paintwork, tiles and paving.
- Completed regular equipment checks to maintain good, safe working order.
- Priced maintenance and repair works and recorded actual costs upon completion.
- Monitored inventory stock to maintain good parts and accessory supplies.
Driving and fitting goods across the county
KETTLE INTERIORS LTD.
2019.06 - 2019.09
- Fixing and installed furnishings to requirements of drawings and customers requirements.
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment notes and that all loads were safe for transit.
- Ensured that all goods were in a suitable condition for distribution.
- Ensured that loads were created as per driver route.
- Use of FLT equipment, Counterbalance, VNA, PPT.
Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver
CEVA LTD.
2019.01 - 2019.06
- Loaded vehicles ready for distribution to retail outlets across the UK.
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment notes and that all loads were safe for transit.
- Ensured that all goods were in a suitable condition for distribution.
- Ensured that loads were created as per driver route.
- Use of FLT equipment including Counterbalance and Reach.
warehouse operative-FLT Driver
POVOAS PACKAGING LTD
2018.02 - 2019.01
- Loading and unloading of vehicles ready for distribution to retail outlets aross the UK, pallet force UK.
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment notes and that all loads were save for trainsit.
- Also picking and packing of stock within consignment of picking notes and that all loads were put into adequte bays for loading.
- Loading and unloading of vehicles on the bays using also any warehouse cleaning and gardening duites PPT and counterbalance.
- Use of FLT equipment including Counterbalance, Flexí, PPT.
Warehouse operative-FLT Driver
STAPLES ROCKINGHAM CORBY
2015.08 - 2018.01
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment of the system and that all loads were save for picking and packing on a day to day bases.
- Also picking and packing of stock within consignment of picking notes also system manhaton, and that all loads were put into adequte bays for loading or for picking for hand to belt picking.
- Loading and unloading of vehicles on the bays using PPT and counterbalance.
- Use of FLT equipment including Counterbalance, VNA, Reach, PPT.
warehouse operative-FLT Driver
RCS Logistics Ltd
2011.02 - 2015.08
- Loading and unloading of vehicles ready for distribution to retail outlets aross the UK, pallet force UK.
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment notes and that all loads were save for trainsit.
- Also picking and packing of stock within consignment of picking notes and that all loads were put into adequte bays for loading.
- Loading and unloading of vehicles on the bays using PPT and counterbalance.
- Use of FLT equipment including Counterbalance, VNA, Flexí, PPT.
- Also helping the maintenance team out on day to day tasks.
Plumbing Apprenticeship
GM Heating Employment
2010.09 - 2010.12
- Installed and repaired water supplies, heating systems and drainage.
- Serviced gas- and oil-fired central heating systems, boilers and radiators.
- Serviced air-conditioning and ventilation units.
- Installed and fixed domestic appliances.
- Fitted weather-proof materials, joints and flashings to roofs, chimneys and walls.
Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver
Ceva (Kwikfit)
2008.07 - 2010.09
- Loaded vehicles ready for distribution to retail outlets across the UK.
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment notes and that all loads were safe for transit.
- Ensured that all goods were in a suitable condition for distribution.
- Ensured that loads were created as per driver route.
- Use of FLT equipment including Counterbalance and Reach.
Chef
HM Force's
2003.09 - 2008.06
- Planned menus and dealt with suppliers.
- Organised staff.
- Monitored and maintained the quality of the food produced in the kitchen.
- Ensured that the kitchen worked within relevant hygiene, health and safety guidelines.
- Cleaned crockery and kitchen utensils ensuring that hygiene standards were always observed.
- Served customers ensuring a high level of customer service and professionalism at all times.
Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver
Sainsburys Ltd
2000.01 - 2002.12
- Loaded vehicles ready for distribution to retail outlets across the UK.
- Ensured that all loads were as per stated within consignment notes and that all loads were safe for transit.
- Ensured that all goods were in a suitable condition for distribution.
- Ensured that loads were created as per driver route.
- Use of FLT equipment including Counterbalance.
Education
GCSE's - English, Maths, Science, P.E, Art, History
Kingswood Secondary School
Plumbing Apprenticeship - NVQ Level 1 NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation And Cooking, Key Skills in Number And Communication Level 2, Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Warehouseing And Storage-Warehouse Operative in The Logistics Sector
GM Heating
CorbySkills
- Practical skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Good timekeeper
- Good team player
- Fork lift licences
- Time Management & Organisational Skills
- Patience in problem resolution
- Repair tools operation
- Committed and loyal
- Good motivational skills
- Positive attitude
- Accuracy and eye for detail
- Conscientious
- Plumbing expertise
- Multitasking under pressure
- Carpentry tasks
- Safety regulations compliance
- Driving licence
- Building maintenance
- Flooring installation
- Painting and decorating
- Roof repairs
Custom
In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym and socialising with family and friends. To keep the mind active and to relax I enjoy spending time with my children, reading, sports and keeping up to date with current affairs.
Timeline
Maintenance operative
Stairs Property
2022.06 - 2025.05
Warehouse & Maintenance Operative
IFORCE LTD
2019.09 - 2022.06
Driving and fitting goods across the county
KETTLE INTERIORS LTD.
2019.06 - 2019.09
Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver
CEVA LTD.
2019.01 - 2019.06
warehouse operative-FLT Driver
POVOAS PACKAGING LTD
2018.02 - 2019.01
Warehouse operative-FLT Driver
STAPLES ROCKINGHAM CORBY
2015.08 - 2018.01
warehouse operative-FLT Driver
RCS Logistics Ltd
2011.02 - 2015.08
Plumbing Apprenticeship
GM Heating Employment
2010.09 - 2010.12
Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver
Ceva (Kwikfit)
2008.07 - 2010.09
Chef
HM Force's
2003.09 - 2008.06
Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver
Sainsburys Ltd
2000.01 - 2002.12
GCSE's - English, Maths, Science, P.E, Art, History
Kingswood Secondary School
Plumbing Apprenticeship - NVQ Level 1 NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation And Cooking, Key Skills in Number And Communication Level 2, Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Warehouseing And Storage-Warehouse Operative in The Logistics Sector
GM Heating