Darius Strcula
Sheffield,North Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in supply chain procedures and operational efficiency. Demonstrates proficiency in FLT operation, inventory control systems, and quality assurance checks. Skilled in accident prevention, safety compliance, and HSE regulations, ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Adept at collaborative coordination and staff development, fostering teamwork and enhancing employee performance. Committed to process improvement and cost-reduction strategies to drive organisational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
FLT driver
Alliance automotive logistic
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
2025.07 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to meet tight delivery schedules.
- Picked and packed items accurately for dispatch without errors or delays.
- Streamlined daily operations with effective communication among warehouse staff.
- Prioritised tasks effectively for maximum output during peak hours.
- Operated various types of FLT equipment for efficient material handling.
- Assisted in annual warehouse audits for quality assurance purposes.
- Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
Maintenance worker
Park Village
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2024.06 - 2025.07
- Maintained optimal operational conditions for tools through routine checks and servicing.
- Completed preventative maintenance tasks, extending the life span of equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary parts and components at all times.
- Ensured site safety by conducting regular inspections of equipment and machinery.
- Repaired faulty electrical systems to prevent potential hazards.
- Painted walls and ceilings with precision, improving overall appearance of the premises dramatically.
- Responded swiftly to emergency repair calls to minimise disruption to operations.
- Applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Handled requests for emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
- Repaired doors, locks and handles of properties within desired timeframes.
- Replaced light bulbs, sockets and switches of residential and commercial properties.
- Swept, dust and mopped floors before performing maintenance work.
- Collaborated with contracted vendors to enhance successful teamwork.
- Trimmed and mowed lawn and removed snow and ice to keep property safe and maintained.
First line manager
Alliance automotive groups
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2020.08 - 2024.08
- Encouraged open feedback, fostering an environment of mutual respect and growth.
- Facilitated productive meetings with clear objectives and outcomes.
- Conducted training sessions for enhanced employee performance.
- Communicated regularly with upper management regarding team progress and challenges.
- Improved workplace safety with regular equipment checks and maintenance.
- Promoted from within due to commitment, reliability, and leadership skills.
- Managed inventory control, reducing wastage and overstock issues.
- Adapted swiftly to changes in company guidelines or procedures.
- Led by example to inspire a strong work ethic among team members.
- Organised staff rosters to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Delegated tasks effectively, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output.
- Achieved KPIs through team motivation and incentivisation.
- Supported staff learning and development for improved team capabilities.
- Led daily team briefings to improve productivity and performance.
- Monitored gauges, dials and indicators to verify proper machine operation.
Supervisor
Alliance Automotive Groups
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
- Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
- Directed work of labourers and specialist team members to produce quality results.
- Observed worker activities to assess safety compliance and identify enforcement gaps.
FLT driver
Ferrari's Piston service
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2017.06 - 2019.07
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects on time.
- Boosted efficiency with thorough pre-shift checks and routine equipment maintenance.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to meet tight delivery schedules.
- Operated various types of FLT equipment for efficient material handling.
- Handled fragile items carefully whilst transporting them around the warehouse.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations by enforcing stringent safety rules and regulations.
- Prioritised tasks effectively for maximum output during peak hours.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Drove forklift trucks responsibly, upholding staff and environment safety.
- Returned empty pallets after use, ready for reloading.
- Unloaded pallets and materials safely for onward processing.
- Loaded equipment securely to minimise damage and risk.
Warehouse operative
Ferrari's Piston Service
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2010.06 - 2017.06
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
- Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
Skills
- FLT operation
- OHSAS 18001 understanding
- Collaborative coordination
- Supply chain procedures knowledge
- Forklift certification
- Accident prevention insight
- Inventory control understanding
- Supply chain understanding
- Lorry loading proficiency
- Heavy lifting technique
- Adaptable to shift work
- Manual handling
- Radio operating
- Routine inspections
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Staff rota scheduling
- Employee training and development
- Inventory control systems
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Quality assurance checks
- Staff development
- Safety compliance
- Quality Control
- Process Improvement
- Health and Safety regulations
- Skilled multitasker
- ISO 9000 and Kaizen expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Profit and loss understanding
- HSE regulations
- Cost control
- Staff education and training
Timeline
FLT driver
Alliance automotive logistic
2025.07 - Current
Maintenance worker
Park Village
2024.06 - 2025.07
First line manager
Alliance automotive groups
2020.08 - 2024.08
Supervisor
Alliance Automotive Groups
2019.07 - 2020.08
FLT driver
Ferrari's Piston service
2017.06 - 2019.07
Warehouse operative
Ferrari's Piston Service
2010.06 - 2017.06