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Joel Whalley

Tavistock,Devon

Summary

Experienced Stores Accountant with eight years years service in Royal Navy Submarines. I was crew on HMS VICTORIOUS for three years involved in all aspects of logistics from orders receipts through to transfers and storage. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work history

Delivery Driver

PARTSPLUS+
Launceston, Cornwall
05.2025 - Current
  • Ensured safety by regular vehicle inspections and maintenance.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
  • Improved client satisfaction by delivering packages promptly and accurately.
  • Reduced fuel costs with efficient route planning.
  • Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.

Pre Delivery Inspection Technician

Princess Motor Yacht Sales
Plymouth, Devon
03.2024 - 05.2025

Perform detailed inspections of new build luxury yachts for damage and defects prior to being handed over to customer.

Work flexible hours, covering weekends and bank holidays.

Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Bosun

Mayflower Marina
Plymouth, Devon
04.2023 - 10.2023

Greeting customers promptly and professionally and dealing with there various requests, from taking payments for fuel to washing boats.

Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning around marina.

Berthing Assistant

Sutton Harbour Company
Plymouth, Devon
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Greeting customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly knowledgeable assistance.
  • Carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning around marina.
  • Understood and adhered to company's health and safety policies.

General Purpose Rating

Boskalis Marine Services
Plymouth, Devon
09.2013 - 07.2022
  • I was recruited by BOSKALIS MARINE SERVICES an international marine services dredging and salvage company to work on their 27metre workboats around the British Isles
  • Duties include:
  • Working with MOD staff; training Naval, RAF, Army and foreign clients
  • Supporting training in sea survival, life-saving, boarding vessels, anti-piracy drills, helicopter winching drills
  • Routine deck duties, towage and basic salvage procedures
  • Ensuring safe stowage and maintenance of equipment

Deckhand

Self employed
Plymouth, Devon
07.2007 - 09.2013
  • Project 305
  • Employed as Bosun for Project 305 private yacht
  • I was a member of crew of ten having been assigned to project as part of my Royal Navy exit training work experience
  • I/c Deck Crew I was responsible for upper deck equipment and
  • tenders but also carried out routine deckhand tasks and acted as a Bridge Lookout
  • The post also gave me excellent knowledge of Plymouth Port and waters
  • I found that my Royal Navy experience was invaluable; the requirement for teamworking, careful attention to detail, adherence to procedures and generally responsible attitude is common to all forms of seagoing ventures.
  • Maintained meticulous appearance of ship by cleaning, polishing and painting interior and exterior areas.
  • Provided effective evacuation support, demonstrating life-saving equipment and performing First Aid to ensure maximal passenger safety.
  • Transported groups of up to 12 passengers with zero incident, operating wheel steering systems with 100% safety score.

Support Staff Member

Volunteer
01.2007 - 07.2007
  • This was a sixteen week project to accompany a quadriplegic gentleman who was sailing single-handed around the coast of Britain
  • I rotated between crewing the support vessel and driving the land based vehicles; ensuring supplies were to hand when required
  • All of which were necessary to ensure the safety of this brave but severely handicapped yachtsman
  • I found this to be a refreshing change as a postscript to my 23 year Naval career.

Stores Accountant

Royal Navy
01.1998 - 12.2006
  • On submarines; responsible for all stores, accounting, requisitions and logistics while at sea and in port
  • Fully trained in Royal Navy procedures for this role and also gained my
  • NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing and Distribution
  • During my career I operated out of several UK Dockyards and sailed on a variety of submarines and surface ships, travelling the world.

Surface Fleet

Royal Navy
07.1983 - 03.1991
  • Transferred to work on submarines 1991 as a Sonar Operator.

Royal Navy
01.1983 - 01.2006
  • After basic training, I opted to become a Sonar Operator and received specialised training in this key element of Anti-submarine Warfare
  • Having spent my entire career on vessels I have been constantly updated on the key issues of Sea Survival,
  • Fire Prevention and Control and Health and Safety.

Education

Advanced Power Boat

Searegs Training
Plymouth
06.2016 -

VHF GMDSS short range radio -

RYA
10.2015 -

Some College (No Degree) - Approved Engine Course

UKSA
West Cowes
12.2006

NVQ Level 2 - Distribution and warehousing operations

ROYAL NAVY
04.1999

GCSE's English language, Commerce, Woodwork -

Southway Comprehensive
Plymouth
1978 - 1983

Skills

  • NVQ level 2 Distribution and warehousing operations
  • RYA Advanced Powerboat with commercial endorsement
  • Sensitive material handling
  • Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
  • Dedicated team player
  • Problem-solving
  • Calm under pressure

Interests

Other Interests: , I enjoy sailing, travelling and walking and have also sampled many other challenging pursuits including horse riding and sky diving

Additional Information

  • .References available upon request.

Timeline

Delivery Driver

PARTSPLUS+
05.2025 - Current

Pre Delivery Inspection Technician

Princess Motor Yacht Sales
03.2024 - 05.2025

Bosun

Mayflower Marina
04.2023 - 10.2023

Berthing Assistant

Sutton Harbour Company
07.2022 - 01.2023

Advanced Power Boat

Searegs Training
06.2016 -

VHF GMDSS short range radio -

RYA
10.2015 -

General Purpose Rating

Boskalis Marine Services
09.2013 - 07.2022

Deckhand

Self employed
07.2007 - 09.2013

Support Staff Member

Volunteer
01.2007 - 07.2007

Stores Accountant

Royal Navy
01.1998 - 12.2006

Surface Fleet

Royal Navy
07.1983 - 03.1991

Royal Navy
01.1983 - 01.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Approved Engine Course

UKSA

NVQ Level 2 - Distribution and warehousing operations

ROYAL NAVY

GCSE's English language, Commerce, Woodwork -

Southway Comprehensive
1978 - 1983
Joel Whalley