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JAMES JENKINSON

Chippenham,Wiltshire

Summary

Highly reliable and trustworthy professional with a strong background in Construction, logistics, sales. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills. Known for thorough attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety while delivering outstanding organisational performance.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

COURIER

Self-employed
Chippenham, UK
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Multi-drop deliveries with Delivery Window Expectations met
  • Exceptional time-keeping and customer service
  • The ability to prepare most efficient route for deliveries & loading
  • Problem solving skills needed and the ability to stay calm under pressure


Interim position to allow flexible working for reason previously stated

TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Howdens Joinery
Devizes & Hungerford
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Covering designated territory including prospecting and cold-calling
  • Bringing on new accounts and business in addition to generating surveys
  • Building rapport with new and existing customers
  • Giving thorough and accurate presentations to tradespeople regarding new products and services
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed


Left to care for close relative due to unforeseen health circumstances.


CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Bestway Vans Direct
Bristol
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Selling in FMCG to retailers consistently and building strong rapport with new and existing customers and increasing repeat business
  • Consistently hitting targets (repeatedly achieving top sales in the UK)
  • Developing a new round from scratch by canvassing and prospecting
  • Face-to-face sales and quality customer service plus account management, stock control and loading accurately for next day's calls

VEHICLE DELIVERY DRIVER

Southern Counties
Nationwide
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Communicating with clients and customers directly
  • Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
  • Conducting thorough Vehicle Condition Reports and completing Vehicle Safety Checks

[INTERIM WHILST RELOCATING TO WILTSHIRE FROM BUCKS]

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Frost Green
Buckinghamshire
06.2011 - 08.2017
  • Working on all general building and construction projects including tasks from groundwork to preparing and fitting kitchens and bathrooms
  • Constructing new build properties, extensions and completed renovations
  • Gaining a wide aspect of construction skills and adapting to fast paced working environment
  • Building sound relationships with customers colleagues and other trades ensuring we met deadlines and that a competent and smooth process was achieved
  • Assisted in the erection of scaffolding for safe access to high structures.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials, maintaining supply availability at worksite.


OWNER

James Vehicle Delivery
Nationwide
01.2008 - 06.2011
  • Developing this new cold-start business into a thriving company
  • Securing exclusive contracts with SAAB and Citroen London West, employing additional drivers to manage workload, organising their schedules and routes
  • Controlling the day-to-day management and administration
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat business.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations to avoid any legal issues.


Sold Business

PRIVATE VEHICLE DELIVERY DRIVER

Alan Peters Group
Nationwide
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Bringing on new business and developing existing
  • Conducting Vehicle Safety Checks
  • Communicating with car dealerships, businesses and private clients
  • Organising driver's schedules and routes in addition to completing standard office duties
  • Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Macro Art
Great Gransden
11.2004 - 12.2005
  • Controlling dispatch & deliveries within UK and Overseas
  • Using bespoke computer system for printing high quality prints
  • Cutting and packing huge Prints
  • Overseeing stock levels and ordering supplies as required
  • Communicating with customers to ensure satisfaction

WOOD MACHINIST APPRENTICE

Parsons Joinery
Lewes
06.2000 - 07.2004
  • Learning all aspects of wood matching and joinery to NVQ level
  • Set up equipment to suit specific job requirements ensuring optimal performance.
  • Operated woodworking machines for producing accurate and smooth finishes.
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols whilst using heavy machinery protecting self and colleagues from harm.
  • Carried out detailed inspections on finished products ensuring consistency in quality.

Flooring Production assistant

Rosewood Flooring
Lower Dicker
01.1998 - 06.2000
  • Promptly addressed concerns from production team to ensure satisfaction and productivity.
  • Safely assisting operation of woodworking machines in addition to selecting & cutting timber
  • Safely operating side loader and forklift
  • Maintained a safe and tidy work environment, improving productivity

RUNNER

Muirpace LIFFE Market
London
09.1994 - 09.1995
  • Collect trades from the Pit Traders and key in trades and information
  • Communicating with Pit Traders, Administrators and Directors
  • Execute purchases and sales of investment products in a timely and efficient manner with the ability to work in a high-stress environment

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 - Woodmaching

CRAWLEY COLLEGE
09/1999 - 07/2001

NVQ Level 2&3 - City & Guilds Plumbing and Heating

TRADES PATHWAY ACADEMY
11/2024 -

GCSE's - English, Maths, Geography, PE

TRING SCHOOL
Tring, Hertfordshire
09.1989 - 07/1993

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisation
  • Maintaining clean driving record
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Good physical fitness
  • Lead generation and prospecting
  • FMCG sales
  • Rapport building
  • Direct sales techniques
  • Trade coordination
  • Carpentry
  • Power tool use
  • Loading and unloading expertise
  • CSCS Card Holder

Affiliations

  • Keen interest in sports, music and continuous learning
  • I enjoy being with the family, going on holidays and socialising with friends
  • keeping fit and home improvements

Accomplishments

Players player of the year Aston Clinton FC (1992)

Highest wicket taker Wendover CC (1994)

Leading run scorer OBCC (2011)

42nd Annual Construction award (most dedicated student 2001)

Prizewinning for first position throughout UK selling the most of a particular product (2019)


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

COURIER

Self-employed
01.2024 - 03.2025

TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Howdens Joinery
11.2021 - 12.2023

CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Bestway Vans Direct
07.2019 - 11.2021

VEHICLE DELIVERY DRIVER

Southern Counties
08.2017 - 06.2019

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Frost Green
06.2011 - 08.2017

OWNER

James Vehicle Delivery
01.2008 - 06.2011

PRIVATE VEHICLE DELIVERY DRIVER

Alan Peters Group
01.2006 - 01.2008

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Macro Art
11.2004 - 12.2005

WOOD MACHINIST APPRENTICE

Parsons Joinery
06.2000 - 07.2004

Flooring Production assistant

Rosewood Flooring
01.1998 - 06.2000

RUNNER

Muirpace LIFFE Market
09.1994 - 09.1995

GCSE's - English, Maths, Geography, PE

TRING SCHOOL
09.1989 - 07/1993

NVQ Level 1/2 - Woodmaching

CRAWLEY COLLEGE
09/1999 - 07/2001

NVQ Level 2&3 - City & Guilds Plumbing and Heating

TRADES PATHWAY ACADEMY
11/2024 -
JAMES JENKINSON