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Glen Baker

Peterbo,Camb

Summary

Dedicated warehouse professional with extensive expertise in bespoke warehouse software, load coordination, and inventory audit procedures. Demonstrates proficiency in forklift operation, heavy lifting capability, and the use of handheld devices. Adept at ensuring punctuality, safety compliance, and effective time management. Skilled in materials storage oversight, outbound processing, and quality control. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety compliance while fostering a team-oriented environment. Career goal: to leverage logistics understanding and cultural awareness to enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic warehouse setting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver

IKEA
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Picking orders and preparing them for transportation.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
  • Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
  • Ensuring every order is correctly wrapped and secured for transportation including managing the autowrap machines are kept running at all times.
  • Quality Control of all deliveries leaving the warehouse.

Delivery Driver

Greencore
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles safely, preventing injuries or accidents.
  • Ensured safety by regular vehicle inspections and maintenance.
  • Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws whilst on duty reducing penalties incurred due to traffic violations.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Delivered temperature-sensitive goods using appropriate methods maintaining product quality.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
  • Handled fragile items carefully, resulting in zero damage complaints.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
  • Reduced fuel costs with efficient route planning.

Warehouse Operative

Potter & Moore
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
  • Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
  • Managed disposal of waste materials, maintained clean working environment.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
  • Ensured high standards of cleanliness by regularly sanitising warehouse equipment.
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
  • Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.

Conveyancer

PSG Ltd
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
01.2016 - 07.2021
  • Completed tasks efficiently under tight deadlines, maintaining high quality standards throughout each transaction.
  • Established open lines of communication with all parties involved in transactions, promoting smooth workflows.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current property laws, ensuring accurate advice given at all times.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during stressful periods of home buying or selling.
  • Utilised excellent attention to detail whilst reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
  • Kept updated records meticulously, guaranteeing easy retrieval during audits or follow-ups.
  • Managed multiple case files simultaneously without compromising quality of service.
  • Worked diligently on land registry applications for successful submissions.
  • Resolved any arising issues between parties swiftly for uninterrupted process flow.

Managing Director

BakerBoyd Ltd
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
02.2011 - 12.2015
  • Secured new clients through targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
  • Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
  • Directed complex projects to successful completion.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
  • Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
  • Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.

Education

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Goeography

Orton Longueville School
Peterborough
09.1986 - 07.1993

Skills

  • Bespoke warehouse software
  • Load coordination
  • Inventory audit procedures
  • Pallet jack use
  • Punctuality assurance
  • Warehouse equipment handling
  • Materials storage oversight
  • Outbound processing
  • Use of handheld devices
  • Deadline adherence
  • Logistics understanding
  • Safety consciousness
  • Racking systems usage
  • Barcode scanning literacy
  • proficiency
  • Time management proficiency
  • Heavy lifting capability
  • Picking and packing
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Team player
  • Manual handling
  • Quality Control
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse picking
  • Loading and unloading
  • Labelling
  • Safety awareness
  • Cultural awareness

Timeline

Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver

IKEA
01.2023 - 04.2025

Delivery Driver

Greencore
08.2022 - 01.2023

Warehouse Operative

Potter & Moore
07.2021 - 08.2022

Conveyancer

PSG Ltd
01.2016 - 07.2021

Managing Director

BakerBoyd Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2015

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Goeography

Orton Longueville School
09.1986 - 07.1993

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