Geoffrey Abel
Barrow in Furness,Cumbria
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in hazardous material disposal and trench excavation, ensuring workplace safety compliance and site cleanliness maintenance. Demonstrates exceptional punctuality and reliability, consistently adhering to deadlines while maintaining resilience under pressure. Proficient in equipment handling, manual lifting, and load unloading efficiency, complemented by a full driving licence and CSCS Card. A committed team player with a strong focus on health and safety adherence, seeking to leverage skills in a challenging environment that values precision and teamwork.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Removals operative
South Lakes Removals
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for safe transport of household and commercial items.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of items, ensuring proper handling techniques.
- Managed inventory of packing materials, maintaining adequate supplies for operations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of items prior to removals, identifying fragile and valuable goods.
- Implemented best practices for packing and securing items during transit, minimising damage.
- Managed heavy lifting equipment safely, minimised risk of damage or injury.
Kitchen porter
Franchescas
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Cleaned and sanitised kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain high standards of hygiene.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Organised and stored kitchen supplies to ensure easy access and efficient workflow.
- Disposed of waste and recycling in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Supported team by washing dishes and utensils to maintain cleanliness during service.
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Upheld consistently high standards of cleanliness to conform with food health and hygiene regulations.
- Remained calm under pressure throughout busy shifts, preparing and serving accurate customer orders within target service windows.
Packer
Factory
Halifax
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Packed finished products efficiently to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of packing area to promote safety.
- Operated packaging machinery to prepare goods for shipment according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets and deadlines.
- Prepared packing materials and ensured proper labelling of products for distribution.
- Consistently checked inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock for packing tasks.
- Assisted in unloading deliveries, effectively expediting the packing process.
- Worked diligently to maintain cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse environment.
- Adhered strictly to company's health and safety regulations whilst performing packing duties.
- Worked seamlessly within a team to meet critical deadlines for package dispatches.
- Applied labels to packaged goods, increasing accuracy during shipping process.
- Maintained clean, tidy working environments, upholding warehouse hygiene and safety standards.
Labourer
Various Agencies
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organisation of workspaces to ensure safety standards were met.
- Operated various tools and equipment to support efficient completion of assigned tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimise risks and ensure a secure working environment.
- Participated in loading and unloading materials to facilitate smooth operations across various projects.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance.
- Adapted to different work environments and tasks as required, demonstrating flexibility and reliability.
- Implemented correct use of personal protective equipment at all times.
- Aided skilled workers, contributing to timely project completion.
- Worked efficiently under pressure resulting in consistent productivity despite tight schedules.
- Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
- Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
Gardener
Self Employed
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Created and maintained diverse garden landscapes by selecting appropriate plants and flowers.
- Planned and executed seasonal planting schedules to ensure continuous growth and flowering.
- Provided ongoing maintenance services including pruning, weeding, and mulching to enhance garden aesthetics.
- Researched and introduced new plant varieties to expand offerings and improve garden diversity.
- Performed regular lawn mowing to maintain a neat appearance.
- Removed weeds regularly, promoting healthier growth for desired plants.
- Organised work schedule effectively-all tasks completed in timely manner.
- Selected suitable plants according to location and season-optimised growth achieved throughout year.
- Maintained clean paths and patios for an organised outdoor space.
- Took care of gardening equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Managed tool, equipment and material inventory to support availability.
- Enforced safe working practices and complied with all health and safety legislations.
- Scheduled daily, weekly and seasonal gardening tasks to organise workload.
Homemaker
Parent
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Coordinated family schedules ensuring timely completion of tasks and commitments.
- Managed daily household operations including budgeting meal planning and scheduling activities.
- Assisted children with homework fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to balance various household responsibilities.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Labourer
Agency Work
Huddersfield
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organisation of workspaces to ensure safety standards were met.
- Operated various tools and equipment to support efficient completion of assigned tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimise risks and ensure a secure working environment.
- Participated in loading and unloading materials to facilitate smooth operations across various projects.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance.
- Adapted to different work environments and tasks as required, demonstrating flexibility and reliability.
- Implemented correct use of personal protective equipment at all times.
- Aided skilled workers, contributing to timely project completion.
- Worked efficiently under pressure resulting in consistent productivity despite tight schedules.
- Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
- Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
Unemployed
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Actively seeking employment
Education
Employability Skills -
Inspira
CSCS Card - undefined
Groundworks
Employability certificate - undefined
Park Lane College
Keighley - BradfordMaths and English
Halifax High School
HalifaxSkills
- Hazardous material disposal
- Punctuality and reliability
- Trench excavation
- Load unloading efficiency
- Landscaping practical knowledge
- Equipment handling
- Adheres to deadlines
- Site cleanliness maintenance
- Team player
- Manual handling
- Workplace safety compliance
- Loading and unloading
- Manual lifting
- Punctuality
- Full driving licence
- CSCS Card Holder
- Health and Safety adherence
- Reliability
- Resilience under pressure
References
References available upon request.
References
References Available Upon Request
Interests
Watching and playing Football, Fishing, Walking, Spending time with family and friends
Volunteering
- British Heart Foundation, Warehouse Assistant
- RSPCA, Halifax
Timeline
Removals operative
South Lakes Removals
11.2023 - Current
Kitchen porter
Franchescas
09.2020 - 11.2023
Packer
Factory
01.2019 - 08.2020
Labourer
Various Agencies
01.2018 - 01.2019
Gardener
Self Employed
01.2016 - 01.2018
Homemaker
Parent
01.2008 - 12.2016
Labourer
Agency Work
01.2007 - 01.2008
Unemployed
01.2005 - 01.2007
CSCS Card - undefined
Groundworks
Employability certificate - undefined
Park Lane College
Maths and English
Halifax High School
Employability Skills -
Inspira