Jonathan Horsewood
Grimsby,North East Lincolnshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in vessel knowledge and port operations. Proficient in dockside etiquette, warehousing standards, and equipment handling, including forklift operation. Demonstrates strong customer service skills and excels in relationship-building.
With career focused on stevedore and port operations, have honed skills in cargo handling, dock safety, and vessel loading. Can enhance productivity and safety procedures for companies, utilising knowledge of heavy machinery operation and maritime regulations. Clear understanding of shipping logistics and warehouse management contributes to optimal cargo flow and turnaround times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Stevedore
Abp
2022.04 - 2025.06
- Operating a fork truck
- Maintained clean working environment, promoting worker health and safety.
- Assisted in training new staff, improving overall team skill levels.
- Managed successful load balancing to prevent ship damage or sinking.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Stevedore
Freight Administrator
Cro ports
2021.01 - 2022.04
- Imports and Exports
- Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
- Handling Dangerous goods Notes and making sure the information was correct.
- Stena line and reflections software
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Managed phone calls and emails for effective communication.
Freight Administrator
Abp
2017.11 - 2020.12
- Company Overview: Staff force Recruitment
- Working with Destin8, Autostore and Citrix software
- Customer service
- Imports and Exports
- Handling of Dangerous good notes
- Sorted incoming mail promptly, reducing clutter and improving organisation in the workplace.
- Ensured safe working environment with regular health and safety checks.
Mounter proofer
UltimatePackeging
2014.09 - 2017.01
- Operating machinery
- Cleaning
- Cutting and measuring
- Filing
Bakery Operative
Countrystylefoods
2011.03 - 2014.09
- Company Overview: Bakery Operative
- Packing
- Matenience
- Cleaning
- Bakery Operative
Labouring
Coldwater
2010.09 - 2011.03
- Company Overview: Temporary Process Operative
- Packing
- Weighing
- Labouring
- Hygiene
- Temporary Process Operative
Voluntary Assistant
Discovery Centre and CPO Media
2010.07 - 2010.09
- Company Overview: Voluntary Assistant cpo media
- Serving customers
- Cash handling
- Assisting art exhibitions
- Designing magazine pages
- Using Quark and Photoshop
- Webpage design
- Voluntary Assistant cpo media
Factory Operative
Young's
2008.08 - 2008.11
- Company Overview: Factory Operative
- Packing
- Weighing
- Labouring
- Managing line
- Factory Operative
Education
GCSE or equivalent - Introduction to Art and Design
Grimsby College
Skills
- Vessel knowledge
- Dockside etiquette
- Warehousing standards understanding
- Equipment handling
- Forklift operation
- Port operations
- Mooring and unmooring
- Customer Service
- Relationship-building
Affiliations
- American Cars
- Airsoft
Timeline
Stevedore
Abp
2022.04 - 2025.06
Freight Administrator
Cro ports
2021.01 - 2022.04
Freight Administrator
Abp
2017.11 - 2020.12
Mounter proofer
UltimatePackeging
2014.09 - 2017.01
Bakery Operative
Countrystylefoods
2011.03 - 2014.09
Labouring
Coldwater
2010.09 - 2011.03
Voluntary Assistant
Discovery Centre and CPO Media
2010.07 - 2010.09
Factory Operative
Young's
2008.08 - 2008.11
GCSE or equivalent - Introduction to Art and Design
Grimsby College