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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
11.2002 - 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
01.2002 - 11.2002
  • 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
04.1998 - 12.2001
  • 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
04.1997 - 04.1998
  • Administered payroll for company employees
  • Resolved customer queries and complaints efficiently
  • Coordinated dispatch of work to installation crews.

Sales assistant

Electronics Boutique
Huddersfield
01.1996 - 04.1997
  • 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
09.1996 - 06.1997

NVQ Level 1, 2, 3 - Computer Technology

The Mid Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
01.1996 - 05.1996

City & Guilds - Graphic Design / Printing / Photography

Worktrain
Huddersfield
09.1986 - 09.1998

6 CSE passes ( O level grade) , including Maths, E -

Honley High School
Honley
09.1981 - 07.1986

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
11.2002 - Current

Warehouse worker

Solutions
01.2002 - 11.2002

Telephone & Cable TV Engineer

ACI / Avonline / Saturn Cable
04.1998 - 12.2001

Despatch / Wages Clerk

Advanced Communications International (ACI)
04.1997 - 04.1998

RSA 1, 2, 3 - Computer publishing

Huddersfield Tech
09.1996 - 06.1997

Sales assistant

Electronics Boutique
01.1996 - 04.1997

NVQ Level 1, 2, 3 - Computer Technology

The Mid Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
01.1996 - 05.1996

City & Guilds - Graphic Design / Printing / Photography

Worktrain
09.1986 - 09.1998

6 CSE passes ( O level grade) , including Maths, E -

Honley High School
09.1981 - 07.1986
Gavin O Neill