David Ashton
Mottram
Summary
Experienced professional in animal care with a strong background in teamwork and customer service. Proven success in ensuring animal welfare as a dog handler and livestock manager at Pet City, as well as a nightshift pet carer at MyPetStop. Skilled in managing responsibilities and delivering comprehensive care for animals. Aiming to learn and contribute effectively in the field of professional canine care of which I have an extreme passion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home shopping delivery driver
Iceland Foods
07.2026 - Current
- Delivered goods to customers' premises on time, ensuring customer satisfaction through reliable service.
- Loaded vehicle, securing items effectively to prevent damage during transportation and ensure safe delivery.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to meet safety and maintenance standards, promptly reporting any issues to minimise downtime.
T.V and film driver
Self employed
06.2022 - 07.2026
- Facilitated transportation for cast and crew to and from filming locations, contributing to efficient production timelines
- Transported cast and crew to and from hotels and home addresses, ensuring timely arrivals for filming schedules
- Used safe driving practices at all times when operating vehicles.
Warehouse assistant / Driver
Creative Apparel
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
Delivery driver
Asda
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Delivered goods to customers' premises on time, ensuring customer satisfaction through reliable service.
- Loaded vehicle while securing items to prevent shifting and damage, enhancing delivery safety.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and collections, ensuring compliance with company policies and facilitating smooth operations.
Self employed personalised gifts printer
Self employed
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Produced custom printed items for clients
Vehicle inspection assistant
The Car People
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Inspected new stock deliveries for quality assurance
- Conducted initial checks on stock for damage and missing parts
- Washed and refueled vehicles as required
- Keep stock of fuel used during the day, check stock levels of fuel both daily and weekly
- Made new number plates and fitted them as required
Education
GCSE - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, European Languages
01-1990
NVQ Level 2 - Small animal care
01-1994
Skills
- Safety practices
- Punctuality and reliability
- Customer service excellence
- Calmness under stress
- Problem-solving
- Professional demeanor
- Team collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Health checks
- Comprehensive care
- Pet care management
- Feeding protocols
Earlier experience
- Nightshift pet carer at MyPetstop
- Self employed dog handler
- Livestock manager at Pet City (now Pets at Home)
- Kennel hand at boarding kennels and dog training centre
Hobbies and interests
- Watching nature programmes
- Travelling
- Playing and watching sports
- Socialising
Timeline
Home shopping delivery driver - Iceland Foods
07.2026 - Current
T.V and film driver - Self employed
06.2022 - 07.2026
Warehouse assistant / Driver - Creative Apparel
09.2019 - 03.2020
Delivery driver - Asda
06.2014 - 12.2015
Self employed personalised gifts printer - Self employed
12.2013 - 06.2014
Vehicle inspection assistant - The Car People
01.2013 - 12.2013
Reddish Vale Technology College - GCSE, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, European Languages
Job Start - NVQ Level 2, Small animal care