Ben Cullen
Wallingford
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in waste management, demonstrating proficiency in garbage sorting, stacking and loading techniques, and waste compactor use. Skilled in interactive communication and residential customer service, effectively dealing with difficult situations while maintaining hygiene observance. Adaptable to weather conditions and comfortable with outdoor work, showcasing resilience and punctuality in all environments. Career goals include enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to sustainable waste management solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Refuse collector
ODS
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operation on assigned routes.
- Reported any incidents or issues encountered during daily operations to supervisor promptly.
- Ensured cleanliness of local streets by collecting and disposing of rubbish.
- Worked under varying weather conditions showing resilience and dedication.
- Handled hazardous waste properly following strict guidelines preventing contamination.
- Responded quickly to unexpected changes in route plans due to roadworks or events.
- Dealt with customer complaints calmly and professionally, maintaining a positive company image.
- Maintained good relations with residents through polite communication whilst carrying out duties.
- Loaded refuse bins onto lorry, utilising mechanical lifting equipment when necessary.
- Followed all designated procedures during disposal process at landfill sites.
Refuse collector
Biffa
, Oxfordshire
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Reported any incidents or issues encountered during daily operations to supervisor promptly.
- Maintained good relations with residents through polite communication whilst carrying out duties.
- Followed all designated procedures during disposal process at landfill sites.
- Operated refuse collection vehicles, ensuring safety guidelines were strictly followed.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operation on assigned routes.
- Supported safe driving and loading of bin lorries on roads.
- Separated waste and recycling materials accurately to avoid sorting errors.
- Handled hazardous waste appropriately to maintain safety.
- Tidied bins and recycling containers to safe curbside locations after collection.
Education
None -
Calderstones School
09.1990 - 07.1995
Skills
- Hygiene observance
- Equipment operation efficiency
- Interactive communication
- Tolerance to odours
- Outdoor work comfortability
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Residential customer service
- Dealing with difficult situations
- Garbage sorting proficiency
- Stacking and loading techniques
- Streetwise navigation
- Waste compactor use
- Work in all weathers
- Weather resilience
- Efficient communication
- Team player
- Verbal communication
- Strong work ethic
- Punctuality
Timeline
Refuse collector
ODS
09.2022 - Current
Refuse collector
Biffa
06.2020 - 09.2022
None -
Calderstones School
09.1990 - 07.1995