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Christopher Gould

Maesteg,Mid Glamorgan

Summary

A seasoned professional with extensive experience in supervisory and managerial roles, demonstrating exceptional organisational skills and a keen ability to address HR and legal matters. Proficient in computer operations and adept with Microsoft packages, ensuring efficient task management and project execution. Highly customer-focused, consistently embracing new challenges to drive business success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Wood Mill Machine Operator

HMPPS (HMP The Verne)
Portland, Dorset
02.2024 - 02.2026
  • Loaded raw materials onto machines, facilitating continuous production.
  • Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
  • Conducted quality control checks, maintaining high product standards.
  • Provided training to new recruits, improving team competence.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
  • Operated and used Homag Sawteq Beamsaw, Homag Venture, and Homag Centateq

Insurance claims handler

ERS
Swansea, West Glamorgan
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conducted thorough investigations for accurate claim outcomes.
  • Ensured accurate assessments for fair claim settlements.
  • Negotiated fair settlements to uphold company reputation.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently processing insurance claims.
  • Provided training to new starters.
  • Responsible for allocating daily work.
  • Responsible for the salvage disposal spreadsheet.

Prison Custody Office

G4S (HMP Parc)
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
03.2021 - 01.2022

Performed regular cell checks to maintain hygiene standards and safety protocols.

  • Managed administrative tasks such as report writing and record keeping, ensuring accurate documentation of all incidents within the facility.
  • Fostered respectful relationships with inmates through open dialogue promoting a more harmonious living environment.
  • Resolved conflicts amongst inmates, ensuring peaceful cohabitation within cells.
  • Participated in escort duties during off-site hospital visits ensuring prisoner's medical needs were met without compromising security principles.

Tool Hire Supervisor

Jewson
Bridgend/Caerphilly
06.2014 - 03.2021
  • Managed daily tool hire delivery/collection/maintenance operations.
  • Maintenance and repair of items returned from hire.
  • Generated new business by visiting building sites and speaking to builders.
  • Helped the builders merchant side of the store when short staffed, including working in the warehouse and operating the forklift to load and unload vehicles.

Tool Hire Manager

HSS
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Maintained the collection and maintenance diaries for the branch.
  • Carried out repair and maintenance of tools upon return from hire.
  • Generating new business from cold-calling of relevant local businesses.
  • Training of new staff.

Insurance Claims Fraud Manager

Admiral Insurance
Swnasea/Cardiff/Newport
09.2001 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for the total loss, fire and theft claim investigations teams across the three sites.
  • Solely responsible for large loss claims (i.e. anything over £100,000).
  • Responsible for the setting up and overseeing of operations involving the investigation of organised criminal gangs.
  • Money laundering officer.
  • SPOC for the IFB (Insurance Fraud Bureau), and point of contact for City of London Police.
  • Responsible for the training and induction of all new staff.

Assistant Manager

Supersave
Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan
08.1996 - 09.2001
  • Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins by accurately auditing the stock held in the store room.
  • General day-to-day running of the store in the absence of the manager (including cashing up, stock takes, stock ordering, etc).

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Warehousing and Storage

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 - Waste and Recycling

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

FAA Level 3 - Emergency First Aid At Work (RQF)

Nuco Training
/2025 - /2025

NVQ Level 2 - Performing Manufacturing Operations

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

NVQ Level 1 - Performing Manufacturing Operations

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

NVQ Level 1 - Book-Keeping and Accounts

Weston College
/2024 - /2024

In-House Training - Major and Minor Bio-Hazard Training and Discarded Sharps

I&M Training Co Ltd
/2024 - /2024

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Bridgend College
/1997 - /1997

NVQ Level 2 - Retail Operations

Bridgend College
/1997 - /1997

SAC Certificate - Identity Fraud

Stonebridge Accredited College
/2009 - /2009

In-house training - Paslode Maintenance and Repair

Paslode
/2019 - /2019

In-house training - Basic JCB Repair and Maintenance

Holt JCB
/2019 - /2019

A-Levels - Business Studies, Economics, English Language

Archbishop McGrath
/1995 - /1996

GCSEs - Maths, Science, English Language, English Literature, IT, Geography, History, French

Archbishop McGrath
/1990 - /1995

Skills

I am proficient in the operation of computers and all of the various Microsoft packages

Over the years I have held mainly supervisory/managerial roles, and as such I have excellent organisational skills, am a fantastic time-keeper, and am able to grasp HR and legal issues with relative ease

I am very customer focussed, and am always happy to take on new projects

Affiliations

  • I have been tracing my family tree since 2001, and this has lead to me travelling across the UK to carry out site investigations. I am also in the process of renovating a property I own, learning new skills along the way,

Timeline

Wood Mill Machine Operator

HMPPS (HMP The Verne)
02.2024 - 02.2026

Insurance claims handler

ERS
02.2022 - 01.2024

Prison Custody Office

G4S (HMP Parc)
03.2021 - 01.2022

Tool Hire Supervisor

Jewson
06.2014 - 03.2021

Tool Hire Manager

HSS
01.2014 - 06.2014

Insurance Claims Fraud Manager

Admiral Insurance
09.2001 - 01.2014

Assistant Manager

Supersave
08.1996 - 09.2001

NVQ Level 2 - Warehousing and Storage

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 - Waste and Recycling

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

FAA Level 3 - Emergency First Aid At Work (RQF)

Nuco Training
/2025 - /2025

NVQ Level 2 - Performing Manufacturing Operations

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

NVQ Level 1 - Performing Manufacturing Operations

Weston College
/2025 - /2025

NVQ Level 1 - Book-Keeping and Accounts

Weston College
/2024 - /2024

In-House Training - Major and Minor Bio-Hazard Training and Discarded Sharps

I&M Training Co Ltd
/2024 - /2024

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Bridgend College
/1997 - /1997

NVQ Level 2 - Retail Operations

Bridgend College
/1997 - /1997

SAC Certificate - Identity Fraud

Stonebridge Accredited College
/2009 - /2009

In-house training - Paslode Maintenance and Repair

Paslode
/2019 - /2019

In-house training - Basic JCB Repair and Maintenance

Holt JCB
/2019 - /2019

A-Levels - Business Studies, Economics, English Language

Archbishop McGrath
/1995 - /1996

GCSEs - Maths, Science, English Language, English Literature, IT, Geography, History, French

Archbishop McGrath
/1990 - /1995
Christopher Gould