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Billy Flello

Hoo,Kent

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in customer-facing sales and liaison, adept at stock management, restocking, and handling purchase orders. Holds a driver's licence and heavy machinery tickets, including forklift operation. Skilled in developing personal relationships within the industrial sector, particularly with companies local to Medway. Possesses basic to advanced mechanical knowledge applicable across various industries. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Commercial Mechanic

SpecWeld
Hoo, Kent
03.2025 - Current

My experience has been extremely diverse here, i have rebuilt race cars, welded new floors into 8 wheel tippers, shunted arctic lorries, carried out basic and some advanced repairs on every-day vehicles, i've made emergency repairs and have been called out on breakdowns, i have never had a more broad area of work in a single job title and every single day has been different from the last. it has taught me to be alot more versatile and more adaptable in many different situations and to think on my feet.

Machine operator

PDMR
Chatham , Kent
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Identified and resolved machine malfunctions for enhanced productivity.
  • Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
  • Ensured smooth running of machinery by performing regular maintenance.
  • Loaded lorries using loading shovels and 360 excavators


Welder

The Metal Collective
Hoo, Kent
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Joined metal parts using arc-welding equipment delivering robust structures.
  • Ensured adherence to safety procedures whilst operating heavy machinery, reducing accidents.
  • Managed preventive maintenance schedules for all welding machinery extending lifespan of tools.
  • Collaborated with team members on large scale projects enhancing productivity and efficiency.
  • Executed custom metalwork orders accurately meeting client specifications.
  • Followed detailed assembly blueprints, schematics and instructions for precise result.
  • Handled materials efficiently during fabrication process, minimising wastage.
  • Assisted with training new hires on proper welding techniques leading to improved team performance.

Production supervisor

Pro Environmental
Hoo, Kent
02.2019 - 03.2024

I started as a machine operator for this company, within my first year i had been promoted to team leader and spent a few years handling many aspects of the company with the company being relatively new, we struggled with staff numbers and retaining staff. This meant as team leader I often had to step in as an engineer, labourer, forklift drifver, and was also on call overnight due to having no engineers on night shift. I was promoted to production supervisor and continued this role until the end of my employment.

Hydraulic technician

Hydraulic And Engineering Services ltd.
Rochester, Kent
02.2017 - 02.2018

I was hired by this company as a storeman/customer sales, however i did take on training and became a "hydraulic seal specialist" after a few months on the job.

Machine operator

Countrystyle
Rochester, Kent
05.2015 - 02.2018

Maintenance operative

Liberty Quays
Gillingham, Kent
01.2014 - 04.2014
  • Utilised a variety of hand tools proficiently in daily operations.
  • Participated in training new staff members on standard operating procedures.
  • Provided assistance with heating system upkeep for optimal performance during cold seasons.
  • Carried out painting tasks to improve the aesthetic appeal of premises.
  • Handled minor renovation projects successfully without requiring external contractors.

Education

Diploma - Engineering

Hundred Of Hoo Secondary School
Hoo
09.2007 - 09.2012

GCSEs - Maths Level 2

Hundred Of Hoo School
Hoo, Medway
09.2007 - 09.2012

GCSEs - English

Hundred Of Hoo School
Hoo, Medway
09.2007 - 09.2012

Certificate of Higher Education - Maths

Hundred Of Hoo School
Hoo, Medway
09.2007 - 09.2012

GCSEs - Electronics

Hundred Of Hoo School
Hoo, Medway
09.2007 - 09.2012

NVQ Level 2 - Sports and exercise fitness instruction

Midkent College
Gillingham, Kent
09.2013 - 09.2014

GCSEs - Biology

Midkent College
Gillingham, Kent
09.2013 - 09.2014

GCSEs - Physics

Midkent College
Gillingham, Kent
09.2013 - 09.2014

Skills

  • Customer facing sales/liason
  • Stock management /restocking/purchase orders
  • Drivers licence/heavy machinery tickets including forklift
  • developing personal relationships in the industrial sector especially companies local to Medway
  • Basic-Advanced mechanical knowledge which can be applied to many different industries

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commercial Mechanic

SpecWeld
03.2025 - Current

Machine operator

PDMR
10.2024 - 03.2025

Welder

The Metal Collective
03.2024 - 10.2024

Production supervisor

Pro Environmental
02.2019 - 03.2024

Hydraulic technician

Hydraulic And Engineering Services ltd.
02.2017 - 02.2018

Machine operator

Countrystyle
05.2015 - 02.2018

Maintenance operative

Liberty Quays
01.2014 - 04.2014

NVQ Level 2 - Sports and exercise fitness instruction

Midkent College
09.2013 - 09.2014

GCSEs - Biology

Midkent College
09.2013 - 09.2014

GCSEs - Physics

Midkent College
09.2013 - 09.2014

Diploma - Engineering

Hundred Of Hoo Secondary School
09.2007 - 09.2012

GCSEs - Maths Level 2

Hundred Of Hoo School
09.2007 - 09.2012

GCSEs - English

Hundred Of Hoo School
09.2007 - 09.2012

Certificate of Higher Education - Maths

Hundred Of Hoo School
09.2007 - 09.2012

GCSEs - Electronics

Hundred Of Hoo School
09.2007 - 09.2012
Billy Flello