Bobby Stewart
North Shields,Tyne and Wear
Summary
I am a reliable and hardworking individual with experience across a range of roles including industrial laundry, retail, delivery and cleaning. I currently work within a busy laundry environment handling hotel bedding and towels, where I am used to working efficiently as part of a team and meeting daily targets. My previous experience includes working at B&Q, working as a milkman, hospital cleaning and window cleaning. I am punctual, dependable and comfortable working in fast-paced and physically demanding environments. I take pride in doing my job properly, work well independently or as part of a team and am always willing to learn new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Fishers
North Shields, Tyne and Wear
06.2025 - Current
- Handled industrial laundry sorting and inspection of textiles under health standards.
- Loaded and unloaded washers and dryers while following operating instructions.
- Sorted laundry into cages and used multiple machines to complete loads.
- sorting laundry into cages ready to be cleaned
Customer Advisor
B&Q
North Shields
03.2022 - Current
- Unloaded stock using forklift, then transitioned to shop floor for 3 years, assisting customers with orders, operating timber saw to cut wood, and managing till transactions.
- Helped customers by knowledgeably answering enquiries regarding product placement, details and availability.
- Remained calm under pressure to handle customer complaints and solve problems.
- Helped customers feel valued and appreciated by going the extra mile to answer questions.
Window Cleaning
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Performed window cleaning, deep cleans, and cleared gutters and plastics for comprehensive site maintenance.
- Built customer base and secured contracts through effective communication and strong client relationships.
- Processed cash transactions at point of sale accurately and efficiently.
Industrial Cleaner
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchens and boilers in the hospital to uphold hygiene standards.
- Followed established HSE procedures for chemicals and PPE use.
- Used wide variety of cleaning equipment to carry out tasks, including hoovers, mops, dusters and other cleaning tools.
- Deep cleaned floors by shampooing, hoovering, mopping and sweeping surfaces.
Shop Assistant
All Sorts Furniture
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Working in a shop, serving customers and handling money.
- Supported delivery drivers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on specific needs.
- Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
Shop Assistant
Community Link
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Served customers and handled transactions efficiently in a retail environment.
- Coordinated furniture transport to meet customer delivery deadlines.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on specific needs.
- Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
Recycling Technician
Acorn Computers
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Dismantled used computers to extract salvageable parts for recycling.
- Monitored the quality of sorted materials, taking corrective action to address contamination issues.
- Hand-picked items off conveyor belts to sort, inspect and separate contaminated goods.
- Worked comfortably in all weather conditions.
Fish Packer
Neilson's fisheries
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Packed fish for transport to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Loaded and unloaded fish from lorry to maintain supply chain efficiency.
- Monitored plumbing repairs to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer experience
- Customer complaint handling
- Order processing
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Sales strategies
- Product knowledge
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Team player
- Patience under pressure
- Multi tasking
Certification
- Health and safety in a warehouse level 1 and 2
- Forklift reach ,counter balance
- Health and safety in construction level 1
- Warehouse level 1 and 2
- Level 2 in customer service
Timeline
Machine Operator
Fishers
06.2025 - Current
Customer Advisor
B&Q
03.2022 - Current
Industrial Cleaner
01.2013 - 12.2016
Window Cleaning
01.2012 - 12.2018
Shop Assistant
All Sorts Furniture
01.2010 - 12.2011
Shop Assistant
Community Link
01.2010 - 06.2011
Recycling Technician
Acorn Computers
01.2009 - 12.2010
Fish Packer
Neilson's fisheries
01.2007 - 12.2008