Daniel Podd
Harleston,Norfolk
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Events staff member
Maui Waui events ltd
Saxmundham, Suffolk
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Opened, poured and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Offered assistance to help team members complete tricky tasks or meet tight deadlines.
- Supported food preparation, logistics management and issue resolution to drive event success.
- Responded quickly and calmly to delegates, speakers and exhibitors to address pre-event and onsite requests.
- Brought positive can-do attitude and passion for customer service to solve service issues.
- Managed varied and diverse event schedules to coordinate internal events, meetings and workshops.
- Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations.
- Anticipated customer requests and operational challenges with forward-thinking mindset.
working site supervisor
Cornerstone East Anglia Ltd
Harleston, Norfolk
2022.01 - 2023.02
- Closely managed site operations, keeping team production at optimal pace.
- Directed [Number] projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Managed site safety and security to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and risk to workers.
- Led labouring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
- Guaranteed profitable completion of projects by adhering to labour and materials budgets.
- Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
- Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
- Collaborated with property owners and tenants to address needs.
- Prioritised tasks and adjusted schedules following good weather.
- Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.
- Upheld highest quality standards in various tasks to achieve exceptional finished-project results.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Formulated and submitted project reports to supervisor.
- Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional relationships.
- Purchased materials required for projects to maintain inventory.
- Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
- Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
Skilled labourer
ovamill ltd
Beccles, Suffolk
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Mixed, poured and leveled concrete for [Type] and [Type], maintaining precision to reduce alterations.
- Operated [Tool] and [Tool] to safely construct [Product]s in accordance with product specifications.
- Contributed to worksite efficiency and productivity through [Action], exceeding timeframe targets by [Number] [Timeframe].
- Assembled [Type] and [Type] with accuracy and precision, consulting blueprints and technical drawings to maintain [Result].
- Maintained strict safety compliance through [Action], reducing onsite incidents by [Number]%.
- Worked efficiently to help teams complete construction projects ahead of deadlines.
- Demonstrated excellent stamina and manual dexterity.
- Carried out activities in line with work schedule.
- Prepared sites and surfaces for concreting.
- Shovelled concrete into construction area.
- Utilised PPE on site to prevent accidents.
- Improved site workflow, performing building, construction and assembly duties quickly and accurately.
- Maintained construction machinery in line with operation manuals.
- Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
- Established on-site security by fitting sturdy barriers around site perimeter.
- Stored, maintained and cleaned construction equipment.
- Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
DMO
T4 Intelligent Infrastructure
Mendlesham, Suffolk
2012.08 - 2020.01
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in [Software].
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
Horticultural farm worker
Whartons nurseries Ltd
Pulham St Mary, Norfolk
2008.06 - 2012.08
- Controlled and monitored inventory of tools and mechanical equipment.
- Planned and planted items according to season and growing conditions.
- Inspected plants regularly and notified supervisor of any signs pests or diseases.
- Maintained plant condition through considered pruning, trimming and treatment.
- Delivered adequate water and care to maintain health of [Number] hectares of plants.
- Created irrigation and drainage systems for optimised planting conditions.
- Operated tractors and horticultural machinery to safely transport goods and equipment.
- Stored plants in greenhouses and sheds to protect from frost.
Printing assistant
Clays Ltd
Bungay, Suffolk
2007.04 - 2007.06
- Created prints to client specifications and within deadlines.
- Created prints on materials for display and selling purposes.
- Used diverse materials in production of prints to create different results.
labourer
Refurbishment Contractors Ltd
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2006.04 - 2006.09
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.
- Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
- Mixed and laid concrete with excellent planning and measuring skills.
- Assisted project progress by providing reliable labouring support to various site teams.
- Adhered to site health and safety guidelines, maintaining safe, secure working environments.
- Safely and responsibly transported construction supplies to relevant locations, aiding effective, efficient labouring operations.
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations to exact specifications.
- Enthusiastically picked up various labouring and construction tasks across site to aid team success.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and temporary structures.
- Inspected equipment to detect damages and faulty wiring.
- Mounted signposts and cones to warn vehicles about ongoing construction and provide traffic safety.
- Assisted welders, carpenter and painters during construction.
- Interpreted and applied project instructions following specifications.
- Reported incidents and safety concerns to manager.
- Utilised proper protective headgear, safety glasses and clothing during construction.
- Complied with health and safety regulations during operation of equipment.
- Operated forklifts and used power tools and machinery.
Builder's labourer
Chablis rennovation
Wingfield, Suffolk
2004.02 - 2006.03
- Prevented falls by cleaning and disposing of work debris, obstacles and hazards.
- Ensured team success by helping skilled labour, including carpenters and bricklayers, with daily tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded van with tools, equipment and materials, lifting up to [Number]kg.
- Effectively communicated with site supervisors and labourers, contributing to [Number]% on-time delivery of projects.
- Maximised longevity of construction equipment and machinery by performing regular maintenance tasks.
- Prepared surfaces for painting using hand scrapers and wire brushes.
- Facilitated smooth construction process by ensuring thorough site preparation, including site clearing and surveying.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by monitoring site, promptly reporting irregularities to supervisor.
- Transported materials using hauling and hoisting equipment.
- Shovelled concrete into construction area.
- Safely loaded and unloaded daily deliveries, maintaining optimal materials' quality and condition.
- Carried out activities in line with work schedule.
- Worked at heights of up to [Number] metres.
- Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
- Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
- Demonstrated excellent stamina and manual dexterity.
dispatch operator
Crown chicken Ltd
weybread, Suffolk
2003.07 - 2003.08
- Consistently demonstrated best practices and conformance to company standards and safety regulations.
- Sorted, classified and packed products by size and weight, verifying conformance to quality standards.
- Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
- Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
Store assistant
Budgens
Harleston, Norfolk
2003.01 - 2003.06
- Maintained and replenished stock according to store merchandising layout, ensuring consistent product availability.
- Promptly identified and retrieved items in stock room to maximise sales opportunities.
- Ensured excellent product availability, monitoring stock levels and identifying replenishment and reordering requirements.
- Practised safe and secure stock handling methods, reducing product damage and loss.
- Liaised with suppliers to achieve consistent stock levels and delivery schedules.
- Checked and processed incoming deliveries, unpacking and storing with care to avoid stock damage.
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Maintenance and repair
- Safety compliance
- Logistical planning
- Manufacturing planning
- Materials management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment operation
- Operations support
- Process improvement
- Basic repair abilities
- High-value project management
- Manual sorting
Timeline
Events staff member - Maui Waui events ltd
2023.06 - 2023.09
working site supervisor - Cornerstone East Anglia Ltd
2022.01 - 2023.02
Skilled labourer - ovamill ltd
2022.01 - 2022.09
DMO - T4 Intelligent Infrastructure
2012.08 - 2020.01
Horticultural farm worker - Whartons nurseries Ltd
2008.06 - 2012.08
Printing assistant - Clays Ltd
2007.04 - 2007.06
labourer - Refurbishment Contractors Ltd
2006.04 - 2006.09
Builder's labourer - Chablis rennovation
2004.02 - 2006.03
dispatch operator - Crown chicken Ltd
2003.07 - 2003.08
Store assistant - Budgens
2003.01 - 2003.06