Gavin O Neill
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in measurement and alignment, decision making, and technical communication. Demonstrates strong initiative taking and proficiency in nail gun operation, quality inspection, and assembly techniques. Known for building relationships, maintaining productivity focus, and ensuring time efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and quality consciousness to drive exceptional results. Career goal: to leverage skills in a dynamic environment that values precision and innovation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pallet Maker
Shaw Pallet
Slaithwaite
2002.11 - Current
- Produced two-way and four-way pallets using nail guns and automated machinery
- Identified potential issues during the inspection process, guaranteeing product integrity.
- Guided new team members in production processes
- Followed production sheets to maintain high levels of efficiency
Warehouse worker
Solutions
Huddersfield
2002.01 - 2002.11
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Unloaded deliveries, promptly sorting items into appropriate storage areas.
- Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
Telephone & Cable TV Engineer
ACI / Avonline / Saturn Cable
Huddersfield
1998.04 - 2001.12
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Installation of CATV, analogue and digital systems, and telephone services. A high level of customer interaction was involved in explaining installation procedures and educating customers on system usage
Despatch / Wages Clerk
Advanced Communications International (ACI)
Huddersfield
1997.04 - 1998.04
- Administered payroll for company employees
- Resolved customer queries and complaints efficiently
- Coordinated dispatch of work to installation crews.
Sales assistant
Electronics Boutique
Huddersfield
1996.01 - 1997.04
- Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
- Helped to prevent shoplifting by reporting or escalating suspicious activity or known offenders.
- Explained establishment policies to customers and offered advice on selections.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
Education
RSA 1, 2, 3 - Computer publishing
Huddersfield Tech
Huddersfield 1996.09 - 1997.06
NVQ Level 1, 2, 3 - Computer Technology
The Mid Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
1996.01 - 1996.05
City & Guilds - Graphic Design / Printing / Photography
Worktrain
Huddersfield 1986.09 - 1998.09
6 CSE passes ( O level grade) , including Maths, E -
Honley High School
Honley 1981.09 - 1986.07
Skills
- Measurement and alignment
- Decision making
- Technical communication
- Initiative taking
- Nail gun operation
- Quality inspection
- Relationship-building
- Productivity focus
- Timekeeping
- Continuous learning
- Time efficiency
- Assembly techniques
- Quality consciousness
Timeline
Pallet Maker
Shaw Pallet
2002.11 - Current
Warehouse worker
Solutions
2002.01 - 2002.11
Telephone & Cable TV Engineer
ACI / Avonline / Saturn Cable
1998.04 - 2001.12
Despatch / Wages Clerk
Advanced Communications International (ACI)
1997.04 - 1998.04
RSA 1, 2, 3 - Computer publishing
Huddersfield Tech
1996.09 - 1997.06
Sales assistant
Electronics Boutique
1996.01 - 1997.04
NVQ Level 1, 2, 3 - Computer Technology
The Mid Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
1996.01 - 1996.05
City & Guilds - Graphic Design / Printing / Photography
Worktrain
1986.09 - 1998.09
6 CSE passes ( O level grade) , including Maths, E -
Honley High School
1981.09 - 1986.07