Christopher Watson
Startforth,Durham
Summary
A hard working and punctual Investigator who produces work which is consistently of a high standard. Works well as a team or on his own initiative. An enthusiastic and confident person with a high standard of presentation and a polite, punctual, reliable approach. A coachable professional who is adaptable and will always go the extra mile to see a task to its natural conclusion.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse operative
William Smith Group 1832
Barnard Castle, Durham
01.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations.
Security Guard
Ministry of Defence Guard Service
Warcop
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Adhered to established procedures and policies and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations
- Established effective access control systems, utilising visitor database to maintain accurate records of visitors on site
- Maintained composure and professionalism while screening visitors during high volume periods
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, typically within minutes of alarm sounding to assess and deflect issues
- Provided friendly, courteous and efficient front-desk assistance to staff and visitors, earning consistently positive customer feedback
- Handled both common and crisis situations in calm and efficient manner
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property
- Used initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.
Petty Officer
Royal Navy Police
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Maintained calm under pressure in emergency situations and handling, aiding optimal outcomes
- Mentored and supervised numerous personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development
- Drafted messages and reports to inform leadership of current situations using Microsoft office software.
- Supervised crew members, promoting discipline and efficiency on board.
- To support the Officer in Command and provide administrative support..
- Carry out Investigation and detection of criminal and disciplinary offences in accordance with established RNP procedures and statutory requirements.
- Interviewing suspects in accordance with Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence
11.1998 - 10.2019
Education
Skills
- Interpreting procedures and instructions
- Health and safety compliance
- Picking and packing
- Team player
- Stock management
- Loading and unloading using both forklift and pallet trucks
- Warehouse picking
- Shipping
- Product scanning
- Box lifting
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Family time
- Watching Sports
Timeline
Warehouse operative
William Smith Group 1832
01.2022 - Current
Security Guard
Ministry of Defence Guard Service
09.2019 - 01.2022
Petty Officer
Royal Navy Police
06.2014 - 10.2019
Royal Navy
Ministry of Defence
11.1998 - 10.2019
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