Kieren McKue
Peterborough
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional with a solid background in retail and warehousing operations. Committed to delivering quality results and continuously improving skills. Outgoing personality with a flexible approach, ready to tackle new challenges. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse Operative
Tesco distribution
Peterborough
2024.10 - Current
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
- Operated pedestrian powered forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
- Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
Warehouse Operative
Ikea
Peterborough
2023.10 - 2024.10
- Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Coordinated with management, contributed valuable input during team meetings.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
- Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
Assembly Operative
Randstad/ Caterpillar
Peterborough
2021.01 - 2023.10
- Upheld high cleanliness standards within work environment, followed good manufacturing practices.
- Enhanced efficiency for production line through regular maintenance of assembly equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet demanding production deadlines.
- Operated hand tools in line with health and safety guidelines, ensuring personnel wellbeing.
- Adhered to all relevant legal requirements and policies when handling hazardous substances or waste materials.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery and equipment, prevented unforeseen breakdowns...
- Delivered consistent performance under pressure during peak production periods.
- Checked components for defects prior to assembly, minimising waste and rework time..
- Assisted in training new hires, led to a more skilled workforce.
- Assembled items accurately and promptly, maintaining efficiency of fast-paced production lines.
- Understood assembly instructions for range of products.
Retail Supervisor
Peacocks
2018.01 - 2018.01
- Collaborated closely with the store manager for planning promotional events successfully.
- Maintained an organised shop floor whilst boosting operational efficiency.
- Managed returns and exchanges efficiently improving customer trust in our return policy.
- Coordinated staff schedules for efficient store operations.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly resulting in a peaceful work environment.
- Achieved smooth workflow by delegating tasks appropriately.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering top-notch service.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations for safer working environment.
- Trained new employees, promoting rapid productivity increase.
- Increased store cleanliness with regular maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and security.
- Updated pricing and promotions to fulfil store goals.
- Performed risk assessments and security checks to comply with health and safety legislation.
Retail Assistant
B&M
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Maintained clean shop floor, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information.
- Boosted sales through suggestive selling techniques.
- Assisted in stock replenishment to maintain store appearance.
- Handled cash register operations efficiently, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.
- Handled transactions, maintaining accurate till records.
- Followed company policies whilst handling returns and exchanges, preserving customer loyalty.
- Rotated stock periodically, reducing instances of expired or outdated inventory.
- Provided coverage during peak times to manage customer flow effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Retail Assistant
Sports Direct
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Ensured visual merchandising standards with regular display updates.
- Maintained clean shop floor, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Assisted customers in fitting rooms by suggesting suitable alternatives or additional items for purchase.
- Stayed updated on current promotions and new products to provide accurate information to customers.
- Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information.
- Handled cash register operations efficiently, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
- Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
- Took interest in customers' needs and concerns to provide throughtful advice and product recommendations.
Warehouse Operative
Toy R Us
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
- Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Managed disposal of waste materials, maintained clean working environment.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
Education
8 GCSE’s at C and Above - undefined
Ken Stimpson Community School
2007.01 - 1 2014
IFS Personal Finance - undefined
Ken Stimpson Community School
HABC Level 2 Warehousing and Storage - undefined
Steadfast Training
Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Delivering high standards of customer service
- Delivering results within a fast moving retail environment
- Dealing with customers face to face and over the telephone
- Picking up ideas quickly
- Meeting targets and deadlines
- Calm under pressure
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment
- Cash handling
- Maintaining business compliance
- Leading a team
- Dependability and punctuality
- Warehouse navigation
- Electronic scanner proficiency
- Manual handling proficiency
- Goods receiving process
- Patience in high-paced environment
- Efficient time management
- Stacking and storing products
- Proficient in english
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Voice picking system
- Positive work ethic
- Pallet Wrapping
- Goods receiving inspections
- Safety awareness
- Pallet building
- Manual handling training
- Electrical Pallet Jacks
- Working to KPIs and quotas
- Physical stamina and strength
- Barcode scanning and verification
- Handballing
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team player
- Safety compliance
- Attention to Detail
References
References Available on Request
Interests
Fishing, reading (both fiction and non-fiction), camping and spending quality time with family.
Timeline
Warehouse Operative
Tesco distribution
2024.10 - Current
Warehouse Operative
Ikea
2023.10 - 2024.10
Assembly Operative
Randstad/ Caterpillar
2021.01 - 2023.10
Retail Supervisor
Peacocks
2018.01 - 2018.01
Retail Assistant
B&M
2017.01 - 2018.01
Retail Assistant
Sports Direct
2015.01 - 2016.01
Warehouse Operative
Toy R Us
2014.01 - 2015.01
8 GCSE’s at C and Above - undefined
Ken Stimpson Community School
2007.01 - 1 2014
IFS Personal Finance - undefined
Ken Stimpson Community School
HABC Level 2 Warehousing and Storage - undefined
Steadfast Training