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David Henderson

David Henderson

Bolton

Summary

Over 15 years working in industrial settings, warehouse environments, van driving, FLT driving, shot blasting, painting, operating plant equipment.

3 years experience in hospitality and customer service.

Most recent experience in sales, promotional work, and rigging.

Great working in a team and on my own.
Able to take instructions, or take charge of a situation.
Physically/Mentally able as well as very calm and productive under pressure.

A brilliant all rounder.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Brand Ambassador/Van Driver/Rigger

N20, Eventeem, Flair.
North west, UK
07.2023 - Current


  • Worked freelance for various agencies on a contract basis
  • Promotional work, sales, van driving, rigging, event setup, marshalling, and background artist work.
  • Carried out a variety of work ranging from catering at festivals, product promotions, Event rigging/de-rigging and Van driving all over the North West.
  • Used friendly, outgoing and positive personality to approach customers with confidence and professionalism, improvising in uncertain situations.

Nights Receptionist

Premier Inn Hotel
Bolton
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance to address needs of guests.
  • Maintained tidy work area to support cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Greeted customers warmly, aiming to provide positive, smooth check-in experiences.
  • Greeted guests and facilitated check-in and check-out procedures.

Warehouse Operative

Dachser
Memmingen
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Picked orders using hand held scanner and forklift in chilled food environment
  • Consistently succeeding daily targets
  • Established myself in warehouse of 300 employees who spoke little to no English
  • Trained new work colleagues within 6 months of employment
  • Liaised with delivery drivers, and office staff during loading/unloading of vehicles
  • Due to my performance, I was utilized across different departments during their peak times.

Surface Coatings Technician

Pump Supply and Repair Group.
Manchester, Greater Manchester
11.2012 - 07.2018
  • Worked in own department shot blasting, inspecting, and applying specialized coatings to industrial water pumps in need of restoration
  • Planned out full scope of each job and assisted quotes department in giving accurate quotations to clients
  • Operated forklifts, overhead cranes and various power tools on a daily basis.
  • Dealt face to face with engineers, and high level clients daily
  • Carried out multi-drop deliveries using a 3.5t flatbed transit van to various industrial and commercial sites across UK.
  • Represented the company on various projects across UK and Ireland.

UHP jetting operative

Power Prep ltd.
Bolton
05.2002 - 09.2012
  • Operated and maintained UHP water jetting equipment
  • Worked all over UK on projects ranging from Paint removal on ships and submarines, to tank blasting on petro-chemical sites, to hydo-demoliton on highways and bridges.
  • Supervised teams of jetters on projects.
  • Operated various machinery and vehicles, Cherry pickers, scissor lifts, ldv vans, flatbed transits.
  • Driving vans for long distances all around the UK was a large part of the Job.

Skills

  • Communicator
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-solver
  • Punctual
  • Proactive
  • Van Driver
  • Warehouse
  • Computer literate
  • Hospitality services
  • Payment processing
  • Manual handling
  • Brand representation
  • Customer service
  • Vehicle maintenance

Timeline

Brand Ambassador/Van Driver/Rigger

N20, Eventeem, Flair.
07.2023 - Current

Nights Receptionist

Premier Inn Hotel
02.2020 - 06.2023

Warehouse Operative

Dachser
10.2018 - 11.2019

Surface Coatings Technician

Pump Supply and Repair Group.
11.2012 - 07.2018

UHP jetting operative

Power Prep ltd.
05.2002 - 09.2012

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