David Fry
TELFORD,Shropshire
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in customer service and safety compliance, demonstrated through certifications in food health and safety and customer service awareness. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience operating counterbalance forklift trucks. Recognised for excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, supported by two previous DBS checks. Committed to maintaining high standards of work through a methodical approach and keen attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Machine operator quality control assembler
STS Motors
Birmingham, West Midlands
2025.01 - 2026.03
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling multiple assembly tasks concurrently.
- Solved technical problems promptly, ensuring minimal downtime of machines.
- Maintained clean work area, promoting safety on the production line.
- Allocated time effectively, meeting challenging production schedules.
Machine Operator
Sirane Manufacturers
Telford
2024.10 - 2024.12
- Operating different machinery to cut various materials for food packaging products.
- Setting up cutting machines according to paperwork, including adjusting measurements and ensuring correct material is used.
- Ensure smooth running of machinery by monitoring and maintenance.
- Packaging Manufacturer
Quality Control
Denso Manufactures
Telford
2020.01 - 2023.12
- Using computers and machinery to test the efficiency of air conditioning units for various models of cars.
- Using machinery to pump air through product and reading computer data.
- Ensuring faulty product is returned to correct department.
- Keeping area workspace clear and tidy and topping up various chemicals. Ensuring the computer database is up to date and working correctly.
- Car parts Manufacturer
Key holder - Industrial cleaner
Tideford organics (Job shop)
Totnes
2019.03 - 2019.05
- Entrusted to sanitize all areas of food production using industrial strength chemicals.
- Mixing and preparation of dangerous chemicals.
- Preparation of food and utensils ready for next day production.
- Adhering to all aspects of health and safety.
- Key holder solely responsible for the resetting of alarms and lock down of business.
- Organic soup processing plant
Digital print operator
Harriers LLC Gap Agency
Newton Abbot
2018.05 - 2018.08
- Operating complex computer systems to run a multi-million pound machine to print images.
- Adjusting images in line with customer specifications.
- Ensuring the smooth running of the machine, performing maintenance as and when needed.
- Company printing photos, book covers, posters and booklets, both for personal and business purposes.
Customer service assistant
Aldi
Taunton
2017.10 - 2018.03
- Serving customers on the tills.
- Working stock.
- Dealing with deliveries.
- Supermarket
Data collector
G4S / Search Consultancy
Taunton
2014.11 - 2016.12
- Reading and inspecting gas and electric meters both domestic and industrial for different utility companies.
- Reporting any faults or damage after inspection to head office.
- Planning my route working within a 30-mile radius to maximize optimum data collection.
- Entering approximately 600 homes and properties per week.
- Uploading work every morning using handheld meter reading device and downloading completed work before deadline.
- Gas and electric meter reading
Returns clerk / Forklift driver
Go Outdoors
Taunton
2014.03 - 2014.11
- Liaising with up to sixty different suppliers to resolve customer return issues via phone and in-house computer systems.
- Contacting customers regarding return updates.
- Booking in deliveries.
- Driving forklift to unload articulated lorries.
- Working returns and deliveries at the UK's biggest outdoor specialists.
Lab technician / Machine op / Forklift
Hollingsworth and Vose
Cheltenham
2011.07 - 2013.12
- Using various test methods and laboratory apparatus in order to meet customer specifications.
- Using chemicals such as liquid nitrogen and sulphuric acid to test filtration paper for weight, strength, loss of ignition etc.
- Driving a forklift to transfer very large fiberglass reels.
- Working in a laboratory at a fiber glass paper manufacturer.
Cashier and Savings Advisor
Cheltenham and Gloucester
Cheltenham
2010.04 - 2011.05
- Serving customers, writing bankers cheques, making and receiving customer calls and transferring money between accounts.
- Advising customers on suitable saving accounts.
- Opening saving accounts and home insurance in order to hit targets.
- Constantly dealing with large amounts of money.
- Building society
Embosser
Oberthur Technologies (Omega agency)
Cheltenham
2009.12 - 2010.04
- Operating a combination of computers and machinery to create and personalize credit cards.
- Ensuring the smooth running and maintenance of the embossing machinery.
- Checking the quality control of the embossed credit cards.
- Bank and Credit Card Manufacturer
Education
Degree -
University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham 2000.09 - 2002.07
Btec Fine Art - undefined
Shrewsbury College of Art and Technology
Shrewsbury 1999.09 - 2000.07
A - level - English language, Media Studies, Psychology
New college
1997.09 - 1999.07
GCSE - undefined
Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College
1991.09 - 1996.07
Skills
- Computer literate with Microsoft office and word
- Counterbalance forklift truck experience
- Food health and safety certificate
- Customer service awareness certificate
- Excellent presentation, listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Eye for detail whilst adopting a methodical approach to work tasks
- Two x previous DBS checks
Hobbies
I enjoy reading autobiographies, watching films/documentaries and playing guitar. I also love live music and socializing as well as following football.
Timeline
Machine operator quality control assembler
STS Motors
2025.01 - 2026.03
Machine Operator
Sirane Manufacturers
2024.10 - 2024.12
Quality Control
Denso Manufactures
2020.01 - 2023.12
Key holder - Industrial cleaner
Tideford organics (Job shop)
2019.03 - 2019.05
Digital print operator
Harriers LLC Gap Agency
2018.05 - 2018.08
Customer service assistant
Aldi
2017.10 - 2018.03
Data collector
G4S / Search Consultancy
2014.11 - 2016.12
Returns clerk / Forklift driver
Go Outdoors
2014.03 - 2014.11
Lab technician / Machine op / Forklift
Hollingsworth and Vose
2011.07 - 2013.12
Cashier and Savings Advisor
Cheltenham and Gloucester
2010.04 - 2011.05
Embosser
Oberthur Technologies (Omega agency)
2009.12 - 2010.04
Degree -
University of Gloucestershire
2000.09 - 2002.07
Btec Fine Art - undefined
Shrewsbury College of Art and Technology
1999.09 - 2000.07
A - level - English language, Media Studies, Psychology
New college
1997.09 - 1999.07
GCSE - undefined
Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College
1991.09 - 1996.07