CHRISTOPHER CHARD
Bishopstoke,Hampshire
Summary
Offering strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail. Knowledgeable about customer service, inventory management, and team collaboration. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Stores Coordinator
Siemens
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Ensuring that the general management of materials is booked in and dispatched to its correct location.
- Conducting weekly stock checks at the outstations.
- Assisting the technical team to identify materials and raise work orders.
- Loading and unloading the trucks ensuring the stock has not been damaged in line with the manual guidelines.
- Making sure that the materials are stored correctly.
- Taking corrective action if an error is noticed.
- Liaising with supervisors and management team.
- Keeping in contact with SWR/GBR to ensure they have all the parts they need for their current campaign.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment ensuring the safety of colleagues and other team members.
- Participated actively in stocktaking exercises contributing significantly towards accurate inventory management practices.
Prison Custody Officer
Serco
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Continuation of prison PCO duties.
- Involved in a large logistical takeover.
- Learned the new computer system within the company since the takeover.
- The handover was a complex operation that involved a great deal of overtime and effort.
Prison Custody Officer
GEO Amey
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Employed by the Ministry of Justice.
- Responsible for the custody and safe passage of individuals between Police Stations, Courts and Prisons.
- Responsible for the paperwork associated with this role.
- Responsible for planning and executing different tasks allocated on a daily basis.
- Dealing with extremely challenging behaviour from a variety of offenders.
- Ensuring that the custodies bring no harm to themselves or others as I have a duty of care.
- Assisting in courts and displaying flexibility to undertake any role requested.
- Passed my C1 driving licence to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
- DRACT time means that if the custody is late for court, there is a financial penalty of £1000 per custody per hour.
- Deadline at the end of the day where prisons lock out at a certain time.
- Employed by the Ministry of Justice.
- Delivering to courts and assisting all over England and Wales.
Residential Care Worker
Serendipity
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Working as part of a care team providing essential care to vulnerable teenagers.
- Responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks in support of the client's care plans.
- Emphasis on promoting and maintaining their wellbeing and independence.
- Responsibilities for managing client's chronologies and medical requirements.
- Responsible for transporting clients to various appointments and activities.
- Used this opportunity as a stepping stone to allow entry into current employment.
Service Engineer
Winchester Automatics
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Responsible for installing and maintaining electronic gaming machines and pool tables.
- Creating and managing sales opportunities both face-to-face and over the phone.
- Managing my diary, loading and unloading pool tables and fruit machines off of lorries.
- Installing them in social clubs covering Hampshire and Dorset.
- Attending appointments with clients and liaising with other team members effectively.
Care Assistant
Bupa
Winchester
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisting in the day to day needs of the residents.
- Helping patients live as normal and dignified life as possible.
- Liaising with other team members to ensure all care plans, medical records and other supporting documentation were correct and up to date.
- Role was temporary due to being made redundant from VES.
Care Assistant
Sutton Manor Care Home
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Looking after residents, some of whom have dementia.
- Ensuring handovers detailed any care given.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors and staff.
- Assisting in serving meals to residents particularly those who require help with feeding and all aspects of their personal care.
- Transferred to BUPA Winchester in 2014 due to moving house.
Ventilation Engineer
VES
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for building and maintaining air conditioning units.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment ensuring the safety of colleagues.
- Loading and unloading the vehicles.
- Covered areas all over England, involving a lot of driving and moving heavy machinery.
- Had to be vigilant and aware of the dangers of working at heights and using heavy machinery.
- Made redundant in 2013.
Skilled Baker
Tesco
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Making sure sufficient stock levels were maintained.
- Ordering new products on the computer, rotating stock to minimize waste.
- Ensuring all areas were kept clean and tidy.
- Dealing directly with customers, maintaining excellent levels of customer service.
Support Worker
Independent Living Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Helping, supporting and supervising young adults suffering with Autism.
- Maintaining records and assisting with personal care.
- Involved in 24 hour care with working night duties and transport to appointments.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, German, Art, History, Geography
Wyvern Technology College
/1995 - /2000
NVQ Level 2 - Motor Vehicle Technician
Eastleigh College
/2000 - /2002
Certificate - Metal Arc Welding
City & Guilds
/2002 -
Certificate - Performing Technical Operations
City & Guilds
/2002 -
Skills
Time Management
Operating Machinery
Prioritising Workload
Team Communication
Budget Management
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Music
- Kayaking
Timeline
Stores Coordinator
Siemens
01.2021 - 06.2025
Prison Custody Officer
Serco
01.2020 - 01.2021
Prison Custody Officer
GEO Amey
01.2018 - 01.2020
Residential Care Worker
Serendipity
01.2018 - 12.2018
Service Engineer
Winchester Automatics
01.2014 - 12.2018
Care Assistant
Bupa
01.2014 - 12.2014
Care Assistant
Sutton Manor Care Home
01.2013 - 01.2014
Ventilation Engineer
VES
01.2012 - 01.2013
Skilled Baker
Tesco
01.2008 - 01.2012
Support Worker
Independent Living Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, German, Art, History, Geography
Wyvern Technology College
/1995 - /2000
NVQ Level 2 - Motor Vehicle Technician
Eastleigh College
/2000 - /2002
Certificate - Metal Arc Welding
City & Guilds
/2002 -
Certificate - Performing Technical Operations
City & Guilds
/2002 -
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