DANIEL HOPKINS
Ramsgate,KENT
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in machine operating, equipment maintenance, and assembly line experience. Possesses a UK full Manual Driving License and demonstrates exceptional communication, leadership skills, and time management. Adept at handling money, maintaining high levels of hygiene, and understanding the importance of PPE and safety. Known for being patient and empathetic to others while providing constructive feedback. Committed to safety hazard control, diversity awareness, and diligent work ethic. Career goal includes leveraging extensive knowledge of production procedures to contribute effectively to a dynamic team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
General operative
speciality bread
Margate, Kent
2025.07 - 2025.10
- This was only a temporary fixed term contract role
- Facilitated smooth operations by promptly reporting any machinery faults or malfunctions.
- Increased safety awareness by conducting regular checks and inspections.
- Managed team communication, improved workflow efficiency.
- Kept accurate records of goods received and dispatched, maintained high level of stock accuracy.
GENERAL OPERATIVE
Bakkavor
TILMANSTONE, Kent
2024.01 - 2025.07
- Assisted in production and manufacturing of food products for supermarket brands.
Supported step-up pro-seal machine operations and prepared production lines.
Adhered to strict PPE and hygiene standards to mitigate cross-contamination.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANT, ENGLISH HERITAGE
DEAL CASTLE
2023.05 - 2024.01
- Serving customers and selling memberships, answering and giving knowledge about the history of the castle, attending events for the public out of work hours and helping out guests, general cleaning of the grounds, stock taking in the shop for restocking
- Reason for leaving- Hours were too low (12 hours a week, 0 hour contract in winter season)
GENERAL OPERATIVE
HERSDEN, CANTERBURY
2022.05 - 2023.04
- Working evening shifts for a Timber company that made and supply timber frames (roof truss). Skills included using machinery and power tools that had be used precisely, heavy lifting of materials, majority group working so communication was important, wearing appropriate PPE.
- Reason for leaving - Hours started to become unsociable for home life
AGENCY WORKER AT VIBE RECRUIT
SWANSEA
2018.01 - 2022.04
- Various roles within the 4 years at multiple companies including:
- Stadium work (Swansea football and Parc Y Scarlets rugby stadium, Principality and Cardiff city stadium, Ffos Las horse racecourse) – working in teams, serving food and alcohol, changing barrels/ kegs, Stock taking, set up and clean down routine, money handling
- Hospitality work- Serving, clearing/ cleaning and preparing food for planned events (Christmas work do's/ company celebrations) serving to a high standard of service and hygiene, communication within the team and guests.
- Warehouse/ factory work- Selecting website orders for delivery and pack for customer orders. Working a routine and within a time to ensure all deliveries were out on time before deadlines, efficiently packing orders to reduce risk of damages within transit.
- Industrial cleaning- Using industrial machines and chemicals, wearing PPE, ensuring all areas were clean and clear to refrain from injuries
- Reason for leaving – relocated to Kent
PIZZA HUT
WINDSOR
2016.03 - 2017.12
- First job in employment and involved working in various areas. For example, working at reception taking customer orders via phone and face-to-face orders and taking payments of card and cash, assisting in the kitchen with both pot washing and pizza assembling, food hygiene and correct PPE worn.
- Reason for leaving: relocated to family in Swansea
SCRUMMY'S
WINDSOR
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Working alongside rugby coaches as an assistant coach teaching young children between the ages of 2.5 to 8 years old. Provided key life skills involving communication, listening and participating.
- (Work experience placement)
THE BIKE COMPANY
WINDSOR
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Assembling/ moving/ handling bikes, checking stock inventory and expiry dates, preparation for shop floor display and sales
- (Work experience placement)
Education
GCSE'S -
THE GREEN ROOM
WINDSOR 2013 - 2016
Level 1 diploma - Engineering
East Berkshire College
Slough 2016 - 2017
Level 2 Diploma - Engineering
Gower College
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2018 - 2019
Level 2 Diploma - Public Services
Gower College
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2019 - 2020
Skills
- UK full Manual Driving License
- Communication
- Money Handling
- Time Management
- Understanding importance of PPE and safety
- Patient and empathetic to others
- Constructive feedback
- Assembly line experience
- Basic computer literacy
- Knowledge of production procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Machine operating
- Diversity awareness
- Safety hazard control
- Tool maintenance knowledge
- Heavy lifting
- Diligent work ethic
ABOUT ME
Enthusiastic and hardworking individual who can work well with both peers and individually. Also a reliable team member that will complete tasks in a timely manner when given a task.
Timeline
General operative
speciality bread
2025.07 - 2025.10
GENERAL OPERATIVE
Bakkavor
2024.01 - 2025.07
CUSTOMER ASSISTANT, ENGLISH HERITAGE
2023.05 - 2024.01
GENERAL OPERATIVE
2022.05 - 2023.04
AGENCY WORKER AT VIBE RECRUIT
2018.01 - 2022.04
PIZZA HUT
2016.03 - 2017.12
SCRUMMY'S
2015.01 - 2016.01
THE BIKE COMPANY
2014.01 - 2015.01
GCSE'S -
THE GREEN ROOM
2013 - 2016
Level 1 diploma - Engineering
East Berkshire College
2016 - 2017
Level 2 Diploma - Engineering
Gower College
2018 - 2019
Level 2 Diploma - Public Services
Gower College
2019 - 2020