David Jones
Birmingham,west midlands
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in merchandising and stock replenishment, product display and brand standards, and warehouse operations. Demonstrates strong customer service and support skills, ensuring health and safety compliance. Proficient in electric pallet truck operation, manual handling techniques, and manufacturing processes. Adept at quality assurance, teamwork, communication, time management, problem-solving, attention to detail, working under pressure, and multi-skilled retail operations. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving excellence in all tasks undertaken.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
2025.11 - 2026.07
- Visit multiple retail stores to merchandise Coca-Cola Europacific Partners products in line with company standards.
- Build and maintain promotional displays in accordance with company guidelines.
- Replenished stock and ensured optimal product availability, contributing to increased sales.
- Identified stock shortages and collaborated with store teams to enhance product availability.
- Execute merchandising tasks efficiently, consistently meeting daily schedules and performance targets.
- Rotate stock to ensure products remain within date and minimise waste.
- Develop positive working relationships with store managers and colleagues.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety while representing the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners brand professionally.
General Assistant / Warehouse Operative
Tesco Extra
2017.03 - 2025.11
- Collaborated with nine departments to provide comprehensive support., providing flexible support in both customer-facing and warehouse operations.
- Received, unloaded and stored deliveries safely and accurately.
- Replenished stock on the shop floor using electric pallet trucks and manual handling equipment.
- Maintained stock accuracy and ensured products were stored in the correct warehouse locations.
- Carried out daily warehouse safety inspections and equipment checks.
- Monitored and recorded chilled and frozen food temperatures, reporting any issues promptly.
- Delivered excellent customer service by assisting customers and resolving enquiries.
- Managed till operations to facilitate customer transactions. and handled cash accurately when required.
- Maintained clean, safe and organised warehouse and shop floor environments.
- Worked effectively as part of a team while consistently meeting company standards and operational targets.
Removal Operative & Driver
JC Carriers
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Drove 3.5-tonne vehicles for local and nationwide removals.
- Loaded, unloaded and transported furniture and household goods safely.
- Packed and protected customer belongings to minimise damage during transport.
- Delivered excellent customer service while working at client properties.
- Followed all company health and safety procedures.
Moulding Shop Operator
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
2006.06 - 2016.01
- Operated heavy manufacturing machinery to meet daily production targets.
- Managed my own moulding production line while maintaining quality standards.
- Completed daily safety inspections and production documentation.
- Selected production components according to manufacturing schedules.
- Worked with other departments to resolve production issues efficiently.
- Maintained strict quality standards and adhered to all health and safety procedures.
Stock Control
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
2003.09 - 2006.06
- Processed production items into warehouse stock.
- Maintained accurate stock records and inventory control.
- Worked to production schedules and inventory requirements.
- Ensured stock control procedures were followed accurately and efficiently.
Education
NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Creating a Business Start-Up
Nescot College
Level 3 Award - Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers
Birmingham Metropolitan College
NVQ - Leisure & Tourism, Travel & Tourism & Sociology
North Birmingham College
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Kingsbury School / Sutton Coldfield College
Skills
- Merchandising and stock replenishment
- Product display and brand standards
- Warehouse operations and inventory control
- Customer service and support
- Health and safety compliance
- Electric pallet truck operation
- Manual handling techniques
- Manufacturing and production processes
- Quality assurance
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Time management strategies
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Working under pressure
- Multi-skilled retail operations
References
Available upon request.
Driving Licence
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Category B
- Category B+E
Timeline
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
2025.11 - 2026.07
General Assistant / Warehouse Operative
Tesco Extra
2017.03 - 2025.11
Removal Operative & Driver
JC Carriers
2016.01 - 2017.01
Moulding Shop Operator
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
2006.06 - 2016.01
Stock Control
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
2003.09 - 2006.06
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Kingsbury School / Sutton Coldfield College
NVQ - Leisure & Tourism, Travel & Tourism & Sociology
North Birmingham College
Level 3 Award - Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers
Birmingham Metropolitan College
NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Creating a Business Start-Up
Nescot College