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Joshua Shepherd

Redcar

Summary

Dedicated operative with extensive experience in industrial container filling and bulk handling, quality assurance, and safety compliance. Proficient in forklift operation, equipment inspection, and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safety protocols. Demonstrates excellent time management, reliability, and initiative taking. Skilled in team collaboration, communication, and staff education and training. Adept at warehousing operations, data entry proficiency, packaging efficiency, production support, and material handling. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency while supporting production goals.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Container Filling Operative

Banner Chemicals Ltd
Middlesbrough
03.2020 - 08.2025
  • Execute work orders including testing and preparing products prior to filling.
  • Ensure correct valve sequencing at tanks before and after operations.
  • Palletize and package products in varying batch sizes to meet client specifications.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free work environment in line with site safety protocols.
  • Inspect and prepare drums for blending operations, ensuring correct labelling and suitability for use.
  • Handle large pack/bulk filling including IBCs and poly drums.
  • Completed Counterbalance Forklift Truck course 2022 and First Aid training 2023.

Workshop Assistant (Work Experience & Summer Role)

Cavotec UK Ltd
Stockton-on-Tees
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in assembly, testing, and quality checking of large swivel joints used in aircraft refuelling systems.
  • Gained experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks for technical design tasks.
  • Supported on-site maintenance at Leeds Bradford Airport, including repair of cable reeling systems.
  • Provided workshop assistance during staff shortages, building components and assisting production teams.

Education

Level 3 Interactive Design -

Cleveland College of Art and Design
Middlesbrough

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Art

Skills

  • Industrial container filling & bulk handling
  • Quality assurance & safety compliance
  • Forklift operation
  • First aid trained and certified
  • Equipment inspection & maintenance
  • Excellent time management & reliability
  • Team collaboration & communication
  • Warehousing experience
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Safety protocols knowledge
  • Initiative taking
  • Packaging efficiency
  • Staff education and training
  • Production support
  • Material handling

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family
  • Motor vehicles

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Container Filling Operative

Banner Chemicals Ltd
03.2020 - 08.2025

Workshop Assistant (Work Experience & Summer Role)

Cavotec UK Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2018

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Art

Level 3 Interactive Design -

Cleveland College of Art and Design
Joshua Shepherd