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CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS

Weyhill,England

Summary

A versatile professional with expertise in forklift and powered pallet truck operation, kickboxing instruction, and public speaking. Demonstrates rapid learning ability and creative instructional techniques, complemented by strong people management skills. Holds a Class 2 HGV licence, CSCS certification, and first aid certification, with specialised training in high-pressure water jetting, street works, confined spaces, and CCTV surveying. Committed to supporting special needs adults and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions.

Committed Drainage Engineer with knack for solving complex drainage issues and enhancing system efficiency. Delivered significant improvements in project timelines and cost savings by implementing innovative techniques and materials. Quick to adapt and excel in high-pressure environments, always ensuring top-notch service and safety standards.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Instructor

Ludgershall elite
Ludgershall, Wiltshire
02.2006 - Current
  • Delivered instruction through role playing, simulations, team exercises, and varied media formats.
  • Selected and assigned instructors for training seminars to ensure quality delivery.
  • Extensively trained new and existing students to enhance skills.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new students to provide tailored support.
  • Employed diverse assessment tools and strategies to refine instructional methods.
  • Addressed all queries from training programme participants to foster understanding.
  • Served as black belt and senior instructor at a non-profit school for 19 years.
  • Successfully trained three individuals to achieve black belt status while mentoring children and adults alike.

personal shopper/ training champion

ocado
Walworth industrial est
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Organised training for new employees per week.
  • Extensively trained new and existing employees.
  • Monitored participant workflow and behaviours throughout the training process.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new employees.
  • Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants.
  • Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
  • Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date.
  • Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.

Trainee lift installer

Stannah Microlifts
Andover
12.2010 - 08.2016
  • At stannah i worked as a trainee lift installer. working across the country on various building sites and private homes. Worked along side building firms and customers, once the installation was complete i would deliver training in order to use the products in the correct manner.

Drainage engineer

Drain services ltd
Salisbury, Wiltshire
08.2019 - Current

Operated independently as blockage engineer for domestic and commercial properties.

Conducted CCTV surveys, identified defects, and prepared reports using WinCan software.

Executed high-pressure water jetting, confined space entry, and excavation works according to industry standards.

Liaised directly with clients to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.

Managed street works in compliance with regulations, supported by Street Works accreditation.

Maintained and operated HGV Class 2 vehicles alongside specialist equipment.

Applied health and safety practices with valid CSCS card, first aid certification, and confined space training.

Education

GCSE -

castledown school

GCSE -

Castledown School

Skills

  • Forklift and powered pallet truck operation
  • Lead instructor in kickboxing
  • Rapid learning ability
  • Support for special needs adults
  • Public speaking expertise
  • Creative instructional techniques
  • People management skills
  • Class 2 HGV license
  • High-pressure water jetting
  • Street works expertise
  • CSCS certification
  • First aid certification
  • Confined space training
  • CCTV surveying

Accomplishments

  • Black Belt in kickboxing
  • 30 british titles
  • Princes trust gold award
  • Member of the England kickboxing team
  • Junior/community sports leadership awards
  • First aider
  • Made the final 50 to represent England at the olympics.
  • Forklift operative
  • P.P.T operative

Timeline

Drainage engineer

Drain services ltd
08.2019 - Current

personal shopper/ training champion

ocado
12.2016 - 01.2018

Trainee lift installer

Stannah Microlifts
12.2010 - 08.2016

Instructor

Ludgershall elite
02.2006 - Current

GCSE -

castledown school

GCSE -

Castledown School
CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS