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Andrew Sluman

MKM Building Supplies
Wivenhoe,Essex
25
years of professional experience

Over 20 years' experience of working in the building supply trade but always keen to learn new skills. Certified in operating counterbalance and combi forklift trucks. Punctual and reliable, and forms sound working relationships with customers. Strong work ethic with focus on safety and teamwork.

Work history

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

2 Years 6 Months
MKM Building Supplies | Colchester, Essex | 2024.03 - Current
  • Enhanced safety by adhering to all company and legal forklift operation guidelines.
  • Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
  • Assured timely deliveries by loading and unloading goods from delivery vehicles efficiently.
  • Prepared goods for dispatch to meet tight delivery schedules on time.
  • Achieved faster order processing time by diligently picking and preparing orders for dispatch.
  • Collected picked orders, facilitating quick turnaround times for delivery trucks.
  • Optimised space utilisation within the warehouse by skillful arrangement of stock.
  • Improved warehouse organisation by methodically stacking items in designated areas.
  • Facilitated seamless inventory management with precise logging of transported items.
  • Collaborated closely with warehouse staff to streamline operations, boosting productivity levels.
  • Supported efficient workflow by keeping work area clean and hazard-free at all times.
  • Aided smoother daily operations with proactive communication with team members.
  • Established a safer working environment with adherence to traffic regulations within premises.

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

2 Months
Kent Blaxhill building supplies | Colchester, Essex | 2024.09 - 2024.11

Transported materials within warehouse using forklift, ensuring timely and safe delivery to designated areas.

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

13 Years 2 Months
MKM Building Supplies | Chelmsford, Essex | 2011.01 - 2024.03
  • Optimised space utilisation within the warehouse by skillful arrangement of stock.
  • Facilitated seamless inventory management with precise logging of transported items.
  • Supported efficient workflow by keeping work area clean and hazard-free at all times.
  • Ensured minimal downtime by identifying and reporting mechanical issues promptly.

Forklift truck driver and relief lorry driver

2 Years 11 Months
Anderson Grant flooring supplies | Chelmsford, Essex | 2009.01 - 2011.12
  • Collected picked orders, facilitating quick turnaround times for delivery trucks.
  • Established safer working environment with adherence to traffic regulations within premises.
  • Ensured minimal downtime by identifying and reporting mechanical issues promptly.
  • Prepared goods for dispatch to meet tight delivery schedules on time.
  • Relief 7.5 tonne lorry driver for local deliveries, including the south of England

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

7 Years 11 Months
EH Smith building supplies | Witham, Essex | 2002.01 - 2009.12
  • Facilitated seamless inventory management with precise logging of transported items.
  • Supported efficient workflow by keeping work area clean and hazard-free at all times.
  • Collected picked orders, facilitating quick turnaround times for delivery trucks.
  • Maintained operational functionality of forklift through routine checks and repairs.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift driving
Materials inventorying
Manual handling expertise
Warehouse safety regulations
Fire safety training
Punctuality and reliability

Education

A-Levels - Maths, Physics & Chemistry

Boswells | Chelmsford, Essex

Timeline

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

Kent Blaxhill building supplies
2024.09 - 2024.11Read More

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

MKM Building Supplies
2024.03 - CurrentRead More

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

MKM Building Supplies
2011.01 - 2024.03Read More

Forklift truck driver and relief lorry driver

Anderson Grant flooring supplies
2009.01 - 2011.12Read More

Forklift truck driver and warehouse operative

EH Smith building supplies
2002.01 - 2009.12Read More

Boswells

A-Levels from Maths, Physics & Chemistry
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Andrew Sluman