James Blake
Macclesfield ,Cheshire
Summary
Adaptable and efficient professional skilled in fast-paced work environments, with a strong focus on respectful workplace conduct and consistent punctuality. Expertise in efficient packaging, replenishment procedures, and warehouse navigation ensures seamless operations. Demonstrates resilience in high-pressure situations, adept at shelving techniques and load lifting capabilities while maintaining focus under distraction. Career goals include further enhancing operational efficiency within dynamic settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Picker/Loader
Farmfoods
Warrington , Cheshire
2025.05 - Current
- Ensured order accuracy by meticulously picking and packing goods.
- Picked items for shipment, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Operated heavy machinery as required-safely moving large quantities of stock within the warehouse.
- Kept records organised, contributing to smooth warehouse operations.
- Sorted incoming products for storage, improving warehouse flow.
- Assisted in loading lorries, facilitating swift dispatch of orders.
- Checked picked items against invoices, ensuring all orders were correct before dispatch.
- Minimised errors with careful attention to detail during order picking process.
- Maintained clean workspace by regularly organising and tidying work area.
Logistic Manager
Innomotics
Handforth, Cheshire East
2023.09 - 2025.05
- Collaborated cross-functionally, fostering a cohesive working environment.
- Streamlined operations by utilising industry-specific software.
- Developed contingency plans to minimise disruption during unexpected events.
- Coordinated transport schedules for improved delivery efficiency.
- Reduced order processing time with implementation of automated systems.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing product wastage.
- Achieved higher warehouse productivity with effective staff training.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by negotiating with suppliers.
- Monitored logistical expenses to keep operating costs low.
Site Logistics Professional
Siemens
Congleton, Cheshire East
2023.02 - 2023.09
- 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.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Production Operative
Siemens
Congleton, Cheshire East
2017.07 - 2023.02
- Maintained a clean work environment, promoting overall well-being of staff.
- Prepared reports detailing production performance against targets.
- Assisted in the training of new employees, creating a more efficient workforce.
- Kept record of inventory for better stock management.
- Monitored quality control processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Improved safety standards through strict adherence to regulations.
- Followed company procedures for effective task completion.
- Understood assembly instructions for range of products.
- Met personal and team production goals consistently to fulfil established quotas.
- Covered shift breaks and other production areas to minimise disruptions.
- Cross-trained on different stations to assist with production needs.
Pizza delivery driver
Turkish Delight
Congleton, Cheshire East
2014.05 - 2017.06
- Handled cash transactions with customers, maintaining honesty and integrity.
- Conveyed any customer feedback or complaints back to management promptly for resolution.
- Showed strong commitment to the job by working late nights and weekends when necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure during peak delivery hours, maintaining composure and efficiency.
- Assisted in kitchen duties when not on deliveries, exhibiting team spirit and willingness to help others.
- Prepared food items in-store during off-peak delivery hours, showing versatility in tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate delivery of orders.
- Upheld company policies consistently whilst interacting with customers or handling financial transactions.
- Handled unexpected situations like road closures or bad weather calmly while making deliveries.
- Displayed good knowledge of local area streets and shortcuts, which aided in quick deliveries.
- Helped kitchen staff with assembling delivery boxes and packing pizzas.
Technical Support Consultant
Keystone Computer Group
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
2010.09 - 2014.03
- Liaised closely with other departments for seamless technology integration across business functions.
- Recommended system improvements to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Identified patterns in technical issues, leading towards effective solutions and prevention measures for recurring problems.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks to ensure optimal system performance.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by swiftly diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
Education
A-Levels - Art
Congleton High School
Congleton 2009.09 - 2010.07
A-Levels - Business Studies
Congleton High School
Congleton 2009.09 - 2010.07
NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Installation
Macclesfield College
Macclesfield 2024.09 - 2025.07
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Installation
Macclesfield College
Macclesfield, Cheshire East 2025.09 -
GCSEs - GCSEs
Congleton High School
Congleton 2008.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- Fast-Paced work adaptability
- Respectful workplace conduct
- Efficient packaging
- Replenishment procedures
- Warehouse navigation
- Shelving techniques
- Resilience in high-pressure situations
- Load lifting capabilities
- Focus under distraction
- Consistent punctuality
Certification
HGV Class 1 License
Pedestrian Forklift License
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Installation
Macclesfield College
2025.09 -
Picker/Loader
Farmfoods
2025.05 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Installation
Macclesfield College
2024.09 - 2025.07
Logistic Manager
Innomotics
2023.09 - 2025.05
Site Logistics Professional
Siemens
2023.02 - 2023.09
Production Operative
Siemens
2017.07 - 2023.02
Pizza delivery driver
Turkish Delight
2014.05 - 2017.06
Technical Support Consultant
Keystone Computer Group
2010.09 - 2014.03
A-Levels - Art
Congleton High School
2009.09 - 2010.07
A-Levels - Business Studies
Congleton High School
2009.09 - 2010.07
GCSEs - GCSEs
Congleton High School
2008.09 - 2009.07