Christopher Sutton
Maidstone,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in operating various machinery, including counterbalance forklifts and electric barrows. Holds a full driving licence for 17 years and is certified in Level 2 First Aid with A.E.D. shock device training. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, having taken on supervisory roles, and is known for being hard-working and punctual. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety awareness, with comprehensive training in manual handling and PPE. Possesses excellent customer service skills, ensuring a friendly and helpful approach at all times.
Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Property & Garden Maintenance
CS Property and Garden Maintenance
Maidstone, Kent
11.2019 - 12.2025
- Established my own business in response to high volume of work and job offers, enabling control over workload and time management
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Garden & Property Maintenance
RS Garden & Property Maintenance
Maidstone, Kent
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Self Employed working as a sole contractor for my brothers Garden & Property Maintenance business. Only made redundant due to cutbacks at work because of family health problems on my brothers side.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Bar Staff
Red Lion Pub
Dover, Kent
06.2017 - 08.2018
- I worked as a member of bar staff at the red lion Pub, and was also in charge of locking up sometimes and training some of the other staff. I left my last job at Sainsbury's to work here because my last job was only part time and i wanted a full time job.
- Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
- Assisted in training new staff, contributing to team efficiency.
- Liaised with kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
- Checked identification to maintain legal compliance.
Online Shopper
Sainsbury's Supermarket
Broadstairs, Kent
03.2017 - 06.2017
- I worked at Sainsbury's as an online shopper completing customers online orders using handheld scanners and helping customers on the shop floor if they needed any assistance.
- Worked meticulously to ensure order accuracy, reducing return rates significantly.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product information and promotions with regular training sessions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving issues.
Timber Frame Worker
Harmony Timber Solutions
Hersden, Kent
02.2017 - 02.2017
- I worked here as a Timber Frame Worker, Building Timber frames and strutts for house roofs, unfortunately I was only here for a short period of time before i had to hand my notice in due to a knee injury.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations for worker welfare.
- Followed procedures diligently, resulting in fewer errors on the job.
- Met project deadlines through diligent time management practices.
- Performed regular maintenance routines, extending equipment lifespan.
Dispatch Loader (Supervisor role)
Kent Potato company Ltd
Saint Nicholas at Wade, Kent
02.2007 - 12.2015
- Initially taken on as a sorter, was very quickly trained as a line driver and machine operator. Then promoted to Dispatch Loader and given the Supervisor role in charge of my own small team and responsibility to deal with customer's and various haulage company's we used using my own anitiative. After 1 year I changed to the night shift doing the same job with the same team and I was given key holder responsibilities to check the premises before setting alarms and locking up.
Education
A-Levels - Electrical Installation
East Kent Building Trades School
Broadstairs, Kent 09.2005 - 05.2006
City & Guilds Diploma - Motor Vehicle studies
Canterbury College
Canterbury, Kent 09.2004 - 07.2005
G.C.S.E - English, Maths, Science, I.C.T, History, Design & Tech, Sport Science
King Ethelbert Secondary school
Birchington, Kent 09.1999 - 06.2004
Skills
- Full driving license (17 years)
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence (Diesel & Electric)
- Ride-on & Walk behind Electric barrow Licence
- Level 2 First Aid Training with AED shock device
- Manual Handling Training
- Health and Safety Awareness & PPE Training
- Trusted Key Holder & Alarm code responsibilities
- Good Customer service skills (friendly & helpfull)
- Very hard working and punctual
- Quick Learner and good Leadership skills (supervisory role)
- Customer relations
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Team support
Affiliations
- I am very interested in Motor vehicles and I very much enjoy driving, Taking apart and Fixing, and Learning about them.
- I am also a very active person and enjoy a variety of sports and fitness, Football, Golf, Gym etc
- I am a very hands on person and enjoy doing things myself if I can, such as DIY, Cars, Woodwork an so on.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Property & Garden Maintenance
CS Property and Garden Maintenance
11.2019 - 12.2025
Garden & Property Maintenance
RS Garden & Property Maintenance
08.2018 - 11.2019
Bar Staff
Red Lion Pub
06.2017 - 08.2018
Online Shopper
Sainsbury's Supermarket
03.2017 - 06.2017
Timber Frame Worker
Harmony Timber Solutions
02.2017 - 02.2017
Dispatch Loader (Supervisor role)
Kent Potato company Ltd
02.2007 - 12.2015
A-Levels - Electrical Installation
East Kent Building Trades School
09.2005 - 05.2006
City & Guilds Diploma - Motor Vehicle studies
Canterbury College
09.2004 - 07.2005
G.C.S.E - English, Maths, Science, I.C.T, History, Design & Tech, Sport Science
King Ethelbert Secondary school
09.1999 - 06.2004