Gary Porter
Bedford ,Bedfordshire
Summary
Detail-orientated and self-motivated individual with keen multitasking abilities. Confident in working independently, using initiative to complete tasks quickly, efficiently and with high degree of accuracy.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse operative
AF BLAKEMORE AND SONS LTD
Bedford , Bedfordshire
09.2024 - Current
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Liaised with suppliers, resolved issues related to deliveries and supplies.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
Warehouse operative
B&M
Bedford , Bedfordshire
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Liaised with suppliers, resolved issues related to deliveries and supplies.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
Furniture installer
WORKFORM
Hertford , Hertfordshire
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Repaired damaged or faulty pieces promptly to extend their lifespan.
- Improved client satisfaction by ensuring precise furniture assembly.
- Delivered exceptional service by addressing all customers' queries regarding product maintenance and care effectively.
- Assembled and installed various types of furniture for enhanced home aesthetics.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on fitted furniture to prolong durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Followed detailed schematics for accurate construction of flat-pack items, minimising errors.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, resulting in high customer retention rate.
Night sorter
DHL
Milton Keynes , Bedfordshire
09.2004 - 01.2019
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Fabricator welder
K&H Engineering
Bishops strortford , Essex
09.1990 - 12.2018
- Applied advanced welding techniques to complex fabrications for superior results.
- Achieved accurate fabrication by meticulously following blueprints and design sketches.
- Read blueprints for successful project completion.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
- Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
Education
GCSE - Maths English German CDTD science
St MARKS RC Comprehensive school
Harlow Essex Skills
- Heavy lifting capability
- Safety consciousness
- Racking systems usage
- Use of handheld devices
- Logistics understanding
- Warehouse equipment handling
- Supply chain understanding
- Materials storage oversight
- Barcode scanning literacy
- Pallet jack use
- Picking and packing
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team player
- Manual handling
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse operating procedures
- Fast-paced picking and packing
- Warehouse picking
- Safety awareness
- Loading and unloading techniques
- Machinery operation
- Barcode scanning
- Loading and unloading
- Order Picking
- Initiative taking
Timeline
Warehouse operative
AF BLAKEMORE AND SONS LTD
09.2024 - Current
Warehouse operative
B&M
02.2022 - 08.2024
Furniture installer
WORKFORM
07.2019 - 01.2022
Night sorter
DHL
09.2004 - 01.2019
Fabricator welder
K&H Engineering
09.1990 - 12.2018
GCSE - Maths English German CDTD science
St MARKS RC Comprehensive school