Chris Maund
Summary
Dependable warehouse professional with experience picking, packing and dispatching high-volume orders. Proactively organises storage areas to maximise access and meet different size and shape requirements. Friendly and professional team player.
Dependable and hardworking, equipped with strong organisational skills and ability to work well in team settings. Capable of managing inventory and performing physical tasks with precision. Ready to contribute to operational success and productivity in [Desired Position] role.
Experienced in warehouse operations, with focus on managing inventory and order fulfilment processes. Can ensure smooth running of warehouse activities and maintain high level of accuracy in inventory control. Skill set includes proficiency in using warehouse management systems, ability to operate forklifts safely, and strong organisational skills to streamline warehouse operations.
Experienced and approachable individual with professional, friendly and polite manner. Confident, quick learner comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Maintains excellent quality standards through thorough checks and proactively suggesting process improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse operative
EMS
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2017.12 - 2025.02
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
- Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
- Managed disposal of waste materials, maintained clean working environment.
- Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Operated controls to transfer loose materials between transport and storage containers.
- Braced and padded items to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Obeyed weight restrictions when loading cargo into transport.
- Conducted quality assessment before transporting goods, assessing for breakages or imperfections.
- Stacked and organised freight at specified areas using boards or pallets.
- Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
- Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
- Followed precise orders to assist with continuous flow of goods coming in and out of distribution centre.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
Nursery assistant
Kings Pre School
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2015.04 - 2017.12
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
- Supported special needs children individually enhancing inclusivity within the setting.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents for better understanding of child's needs.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
Play worker
Oscars out of school club
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2012.02 - 2017.12
- Fostered positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication regarding child's progress and behaviour.
- Created fun, educational games for improved cognitive development in children.
- Facilitated story-telling sessions to cultivate a love of literature and reading from an early age.
Window cleaner
Self employed
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2010.04 - 2012.02
- Upheld meticulous cleanliness standards resulting in high repeat-business rate.
- Performed first-rate window cleaning services for commercial businesses and residential homes alike.
- Cleaned interior glass surfaces without causing any damage to surrounding furnishings or fixtures.
Volunteer
Cancer Research UK
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2009.03 - 2010.04
- Cleaned up spaces after events, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.
- Prepared premises and supplies for arriving guests.
- Maintained visitor and personnel compliance with rules and safety procedures, minimizing liability and injury risks.
Education
NVQ Level 1 Childcare -
Oscars out of school club
Northampton2013-05
NVQ Level 1 Sport - English
Kingsthorpe community college
Northampton 2008-06
Skills
- Deadline adherence
- Time management proficiency
- Heavy lifting capability
- Load coordination
- Safety consciousness
- Warehouse equipment handling
- Bespoke warehouse software
- Data entry competence
- Shipping and receiving tasks
- Punctuality assurance
- Racking systems usage
- Inbound processing
- Efficient space utilisation
- Logistics understanding
- Basic computer literacy
- Outbound processing
- proficiency
- Pallet jack use
- Picking and packing
- Supply chain understanding
- Team player
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Manual handling
- Risk Assessments
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Forklift operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Process Improvement
- Labelling stock
- Safety awareness
- Machinery operation
- Warehouse picking
- Labelling
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping
- Stock rotation
- Attentive
- Fire safety training
- Workload prioritisation
- Forklift and pallet machinery operation
- Stock replenishment
- Order Picking
- Order fulfilment
- Packing procedures
- Package preparation
- Loading and unloading techniques
- Incoming goods inspections
- Efficient and proactive
- Target-focused
- Fast-paced picking and packing
- Stocktaking
- Palletising
- Cargo securing techniques
- Time-Sensitive processing
- Initiative taking
- Packaging and repackaging
- Work prioritisation
- Load stabilisation
- Time efficiency
- Weight distribution principles
- Weight distribution understanding
Additional Information
I left my last employment role in February 2025 as I felt it was time for a change. I took a year so that I could learn to drive and buy a car.I also wanted to see about of the world so I've been doing some light traveling. Also during this time I've been doing unpaid work with my father working as a Gardener.
A bit about my self. I'm 6.3 in height I enjoy keeping fit, swimming and jogging and also trained with a professional personal trainer at Pumps gym, weight lifting. In my previous employment I was lifting weights of up 40 kilograms individually. I received praise for my attendance and work ethic from my manager.
Timeline
Warehouse operative
EMS
2017.12 - 2025.02
Nursery assistant
Kings Pre School
2015.04 - 2017.12
Play worker
Oscars out of school club
2012.02 - 2017.12
Window cleaner
Self employed
2010.04 - 2012.02
Volunteer
Cancer Research UK
2009.03 - 2010.04
NVQ Level 1 Childcare -
Oscars out of school club
NVQ Level 1 Sport - English
Kingsthorpe community college