Charlie S. Tiffen
Summary
Enthusiastic aspiring engineer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. An understanding of mechanics and electrical engineering. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
First Line Manager
LKQ Coatings/Euro Car Parts
Norwich , Norfolk
10.2022 - Current
- Rearranged and improved accuracy of picking reducing miss-pick issues by completely rearranging the warehouse and labels making it a more efficient work space.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Worked with the other managers to create a more well designed filing system keeping all our paperwork audit friendly.
- Liaise with external vendors on repair processes to then get any broken down equipment fixed and repaired.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Ongoing vehicle maintenance and repairs to be completed to the best spec required to function to the best of our ability.
- Be trusted and confident to open up and lock up the warehouse to a standard that makes the day more efficient and secure.
- Train up new employees and currents ones to hopefully succeed in the company if other opportunities arise.
- Liaise with both sales team and representatives to then resolve and improve aspects that can help company cost and efficiency.
Warehouse Operative
LKQ Coatings
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage areas keeping a constant rotation on all dated wet goods.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free..
- Completed a daily stock count (PI) to make sure all inventory is up to standard and correct.
- Maintained a constant relationship with the sales team in Milton Keynes keeping each other updates on issues.
- Covered manager roles when needed due to sickness or holidays which includes but was not limited to stock orders daily from either other hubs as well as external vendors, constant back order checks to make sure all customers are having good arrive in a quick manner, solving issues with drivers/customers that have needed to be dealt with in a professional and respectful manner.
Delivery Driver
LKQ Coatings
Norfolk, Norwich, Norfolk/Suffolk
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Evaluated products for damage prior to drop-off and documented reasons for returns.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Assisted warehouse staff with tasks during downtime.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Electrician Trainee
E-Touch Systems, STP
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
10.2017 - 12.2017
- I spent these few months working and learning alongside multiple electrical engineers helping to complete day to day tasks including pulling cables to wiring up switchboards to be installed
- Health and Safety is main priority around a moving workplace inside a yacht therefore a keen eye and ear had to applied
- Living inside the day to day basis of this field was an amazing experience.
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and reads and follows blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurants
Lowestoft, SFK
10.2012 - 09.2017
- Fully trained in every aspect of the fast-food industry, I also do the maintenance shift
- This is a trusted position for the more reliable employees, which requires 4am starts, and late finishes, includes stripping & cleaning of the restaurant machines, unloading & signing for deliveries, and restocking all areas for other staff to complete their tasks
- Carry out tasks to strict company Health, Safety and environmental policies
- Received ‘McDonald's Employee of the Month award'
- Although a team position, I am self-motivated and work with little supervision
- I am grateful for the experience I am getting but I aspire to reach my full potential.
Education
BTEC Level 3 - Operations and Maintenance
Lowestoft College
Lowestoft 09.2013 - 08.2014
AS Level - Music Technology
Lowestoft Sixth Form College
Lowestoft 09.2012 - 06.2013
AS Level - Media Studies
Lowestoft Sixth Form College
Lowestoft 09.2012 - 06.2013
GCSE - Math's
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 06.2011
GCSE - English
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 06.2012
GCSE - Core Science
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 06.2012
GCSE - Additional Science
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 09.2012
GCSE - Physics
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 06.2012
GCSE - Chemistry
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 06.2012
GCSE - Biology
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 06.2009 - 09.2012
BTEC Level 2 - Music
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 06.2012
BTEC Level 2 - ICT
East Point Academy
Lowestoft 09.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Staff Management
Verbal and written communication
Improvement initiatives
Operations management
Policies and procedures
Additional Information
- Clean Full UK Driving license and own reliable transport., Willing to travel, .
Hobbies
- Maintenance of vehicles both my own and family/friends e.g. changing clutches, brakes both discs pads and hubs, body panels, shocks and springs, many more.
- Modifications to both vehicles and computers for peak performance.
- I love music being in bands and production having been on tours and recorded my own music budgeting and creating relationships with venues and other artists.
Timeline
First Line Manager
LKQ Coatings/Euro Car Parts
10.2022 - Current
Warehouse Operative
LKQ Coatings
09.2019 - 09.2022
Delivery Driver
LKQ Coatings
02.2018 - 09.2019
Electrician Trainee
E-Touch Systems, STP
10.2017 - 12.2017
BTEC Level 3 - Operations and Maintenance
Lowestoft College
09.2013 - 08.2014
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurants
10.2012 - 09.2017
AS Level - Music Technology
Lowestoft Sixth Form College
09.2012 - 06.2013
AS Level - Media Studies
Lowestoft Sixth Form College
09.2012 - 06.2013
GCSE - Math's
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 06.2011
GCSE - English
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 06.2012
GCSE - Core Science
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 06.2012
GCSE - Additional Science
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 09.2012
GCSE - Physics
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 06.2012
GCSE - Chemistry
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 06.2012
BTEC Level 2 - Music
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 06.2012
BTEC Level 2 - ICT
East Point Academy
09.2009 - 06.2013
GCSE - Biology
East Point Academy
06.2009 - 09.2012