Gary Gildersleve
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with significant experience in warehouse operations and customer service. Demonstrates strong communication, time management, and organisational skills. Tracks inventory, processes orders, ensures safety compliance, and maintains quality control. Thrives in both independent and team settings, committed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Picker
James&James fulfilment
Northampton
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Picked items and wines with accuracy to support timely order fulfilment.
- Loaded full trolleys and unloaded empty trolleys onto lift for workflow continuity.
- Unloaded boxes from lorries onto pallets to streamline inventory processing.
- Followed health and safety regulations during all warehouse handling tasks.
Picker/Packer
Booker Group
Northampton
2022.09 - 2025.09
- Optimised selection of chilled and frozen products for order fulfilment
- Picked orders accurately in good and timely manner
- Prepared items for shipment by wrapping and palletising
- Ensured warehouse cleanliness and orderliness
- Utilised Midas system for inventory management
- Facilitated banking operations and addressed customer needs
- Assisted customers with enquiries, ensuring they found desired items
Picker/Packer
Collins Fresh Produce
Northampton
2021.10 - 2022.07
- My position in Collins fresh produce is was a picker packer which means I get lists of products, which I then have to write down the details on a fill form and then I have to go and collect the products and pack them in a box. While making sure it is the correct amount/weight, and making sure the warehouse is kept clean a tidy.
Sales Assistant
The Works
Northampton, UK
2018.07 - 2020.03
- Delivered customer service aligned with customer needs to improve shopping experience
- Greet and welcome customers into the store
- Took payments using the till
- Created engaging product displays and promotions to enhance visual appeal
- Assisted with stock management during deliveries to ensure timely restocking
- Ensure store layout was kept neat and tidy at all times
- Performed thorough cleaning tasks to maintain store hygiene
- Helped keep storage/warehouse clean
- Helped take deliveries
- Left due to COVID-19
Sales assistant
B&M
Northampton
2016.01 - 2016.01
- Provided customers with product information and assisted in locating items
- Welcomed customers into the store
- Received stock and arranged it on shop floor for easy access
- Made sure the store products looked presentable through the day
- Performed cleaning tasks to maintain store hygiene and organisation
- Good awareness of health and safety
- Gained practical retail skills through work experience
Sales assistant/trainee
Wilkinson's
Northampton, UK
2013.01 - 2013.01
- Welcomed customers to enhance shopping experience
- Provided information to assist customers in making informed decisions
- Made sure the shelves were stocked and presentable
- Helped with the layout change in the store
- Performed general cleaning tasks to maintain store hygiene
- Acquired practical skills through hands-on work experience in retail
- Completed work experience while in school
Education
General secondary education - Ict-C, Science-C, P.e-C,C, Maths-D, English-E, Leisure and Tourism-d, CookingD, Engineering-F
Northampton Academy
Northampton 2008.01 - 2014.01
Skills
Quality assurance processes for inventory management
Resilience under high-pressure situations with task follow-through
Prioritisation skills for effective time management
Organisational aptitude with peer coordination
Collaboration skills fostering respectful workplace conduct
Strong communication abilities including active listening
Client relations focused on customer service excellence
Work ethic driven by initiative and continuous improvement
Affiliations
- I like to game in my free time to help me relax and my interests have shifted from nothing to wanting to try new things and better myself and get new experiences.
Timeline
Picker
James&James fulfilment
2025.10 - 2026.04
Picker/Packer
Booker Group
2022.09 - 2025.09
Picker/Packer
Collins Fresh Produce
2021.10 - 2022.07
Sales Assistant
The Works
2018.07 - 2020.03
Sales assistant
B&M
2016.01 - 2016.01
Sales assistant/trainee
Wilkinson's
2013.01 - 2013.01
General secondary education - Ict-C, Science-C, P.e-C,C, Maths-D, English-E, Leisure and Tourism-d, CookingD, Engineering-F
Northampton Academy
2008.01 - 2014.01