Jonathan Plant
Stoke-On-Trent
Summary
Hard-working Assembly Operative with extensive experiences, providing accurate, efficient production of service.
Maintaining outstanding quality standards through diligence and attention to detail. Health and safety focused.
Organised and dependable with years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable with a few different industry experiences. I Offer excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Light Commercial Vehicle Workshop Controller
Don Bur Bodies & Trailers
Stoke-on-Trent
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Initially joined as a Stores Advisor and Driver, responsible for booking in and receiving parts, keeping job cards updated and delivering repaired customer vehicles to and from sites daily.
- Progressed internally within 11 months to Workshop Controller for the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) site.
- Developed cost-effective strategies for operation; reduced unnecessary expenses without compromising on service quality.
- Managed a team of 5 mechanics and 4 apprentices, including allocating daily workloads and ensuring workshop efficiency.
- Ordered all necessary parts from suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality.
- Produced job estimates for a fleet of over 100 vehicles, including clients such as BT Openreach, Sunbelt Rentals, Waitrose, Wrights Pies, and 1Link portal requests.
- Booked parts to relevant jobs and maintained accurate job records.
- Provided daily updates to customers and ensured deadlines and service standards were consistently met.
- Adhered strictly to company policies whilst performing duties; maintained a professional approach at all times.
- Facilitated clear communication between team members; ensured smooth workflow within the workshop.
Production Operative
JCB Earthmovers & JCB Compact Products
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Used a range of hand and air tools for assembly and production tasks.
- Fitted joysticks and prepped electrical components for machinery.
- Worked efficiently within strict time limits to meet daily production targets.
- Operated across multiple production lines throughout the factory.
- Installed seat bases for machinery ranging from 1 tonne to 3.5 tonnes.
- Operated various cranes to handle components of differing weights safely.
- Collaborated effectively within group-based work environments to meet shared objectives.
- Followed company procedures for effective task completion.
- Performed routine equipment inspections to prevent breakdowns.
Glaze Line Supervisor
Churchill China
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Began as a Glaze Line Operator, responsible for key tasks such as foot wiping, cranking, backstamping, kiln placing, and machine operation.
- Promoted after 2 years to Glaze Line Machine Attendant, working within a team of 4 to ensure daily production targets were consistently achieved.
- Took on a supervisory role, liaising with the shop floor manager to coordinate workflow and address production issues.
- Operated and maintained glazing machinery, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
- Provided support across multiple departments when additional help was needed, demonstrating flexibility and a strong team ethic.
- Gained experience in a variety of production-related roles including machine operative and kiln placer.
Store Assistant
Security Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Building relationships with customers
- Selling and buying stock
- Went on site with Electricians/Engineers
- Experience with tools and equipment
Customer Service
Lindley Catering
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Team work
- Meeting targets
- Promoted after 5 months to Team Leader
Education
GCSE or equivalent - English, Maths, Science, IT, BTEC Sports, Music, Design and Technology
Edensor Technology College
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire01.2011
Skills
Service record keeping
Custom Section
- Management skills
- I have excellent IT skills, across a variety of applications.
- Able to cope in pressured or busy environments, whilst using initiative.
- Willing to train and gain more qualifications if needed.
- Very good time keeping, within all aspects.
- I have gained an NVQ level 3 in Maths and English.
- Willing to work overtime if needed.
Timeline
Light Commercial Vehicle Workshop Controller
Don Bur Bodies & Trailers
10.2023 - 10.2025
Production Operative
JCB Earthmovers & JCB Compact Products
01.2023 - 09.2023
Glaze Line Supervisor
Churchill China
01.2014 - 01.2023
Store Assistant
Security Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
Customer Service
Lindley Catering
01.2010 - 01.2011
GCSE or equivalent - English, Maths, Science, IT, BTEC Sports, Music, Design and Technology
Edensor Technology College