Gary Male
Crewkerne,Somerset
Summary
Responsible Team Member with punctuality and dedication. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Meticulous and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Shield Sights Ltd
Thornecombe , Somerset
02.2025 - Current
- Processed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Managed supplier relationships for improved service delivery.
- Monitored stock levels, preventing inventory shortages.
- Ensured accurate stock control by conducting regular inventory checks.
- Managed deliveries, ensuring timely receipt of goods.
- Organised stock in an efficient manner, enhancing ease of access.
- Checked incoming deliveries for accuracy against purchase orders.
- Recorded findings of inspections using established practices.
- Collaborated with production teams to meet performance and productivity targets.
- Inspected and maintained parts for optimised productivity.
- Interpreted drawings to deliver conformant, quality products.
Purchaser
Colin Mear Engineering
Combe St Nicholas, Somerset
03.2015 - 02.2023
- Sourced new suppliers to increase profit margins and to increased the quality of parts supplied.
- Negotiated pricing for machined parts from suppliers to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Oversaw daily operations over 8 supplier accounts with a combined annual budget of £750,000.
- Supported supply chain manager in improving operations and resolving issues.
- Adeptly handled incoming calls and emails.
- Coordinated with finance department for efficient invoice reconciliation.
Machine Shop Assistant
Colin Mear Engineering
Combe St Nicholas, Somerset
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Handled the day-to-day running of the chemical blacking plant and the part numbering machine, ensuring high levels of productivity and parts progression through to final inspection.
- Carried out day-day-day duties such as cutting material using saws and guillotines, cleaning down various machinery and maintaining raw material stock.
Storeman
Colin Mear Engineering
Combe St Nicholas, Somerset
12.2006 - 02.2014
- Carried out day-day-day stores duties accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Analysed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
- Supported store team leader in improving operations and resolving issues.
Landscape Gardener
G and J Landscapes
Thorncombe, Somerset
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Carried out day-to-day duties including hedge cutting and grass cutting, optimising maintenance and visual appeal of commercial and private gardens.
- Performed upkeep work for garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance.
- Worked closely with the head gardener to maintain optimum levels of communication for the effective and efficient completion of all gardening duties.
Education
GCSE -
Holyrood Community School
NVQ Level 2 -
Eastleigh College
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA England
Fire Warden Training
Somerset Fire Safety
Fork Lift Truck Training
FTT
Manual Handling Training
FTT
Ladder and Stepladder Safety
FTT
Skills
- Communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Problem solving
- Well organised
- Time management
Custom
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Shield Sights Ltd
02.2025 - Current
Purchaser
Colin Mear Engineering
03.2015 - 02.2023
Machine Shop Assistant
Colin Mear Engineering
02.2014 - 03.2015
Storeman
Colin Mear Engineering
12.2006 - 02.2014
Landscape Gardener
G and J Landscapes
03.2006 - 12.2006
GCSE -
Holyrood Community School
NVQ Level 2 -
Eastleigh College
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA England
Fire Warden Training
Somerset Fire Safety
Fork Lift Truck Training
FTT
Manual Handling Training
FTT
Ladder and Stepladder Safety
FTT
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