Kris Knowles
Grays,Essex
Summary
Skilled professional with expertise in effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving. Experienced as an RTITB instructor, providing training across various plant operations. Strong knowledge of health and safety policies, committed to enhancing team performance and efficiency.
Confident with using all programmes within Microsoft Office as well as being proficient creating and maintaining a website and social media platforms.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Cargo Operative
Port of Tilbury London Ltd
Tilbury, Essex
2005.02 - Current
- Cargo Operative with 20 years experience within Conventional department after starting port career at EDC
- Experienced plant driver of vehicles including: Liebherr 550 Mobile Harbour Crane, Ship Gantry Cranes, Liebherr 150 & Sennebogen 870 / 875 Materials Handlers, Reach Stacker, Fork Lift Truck up to 32tonne, Paper Clamp attachments, Pulp Clamp, Toasting Forks & Top Hat, LH&RH Tugs, Liftec, Side Loader
- Qualified RTITB Instructor passed with distinction - Experience in training on all plant listed above at all skill levels, plus also experience in training use of Mancage's, Harness training and Role of Banksman training.
- Previously trained to operate Straddle Carriers at Short Sea 43 Berth
- Experienced Health & Safety Rep. possessing ability and confidence to stop any job deemed to be dangerous and finding ways to make them safer. Experience in dealing with both minor and major incidents at POT and also having significant input in continuous writing and improvement of Conventional Department SSW / Method Statements & RA's.
- Received various training since start of port career including: First Aid, Fire Marshall, ILM, IOSH, Risk Assessments for Managers & Supervisors, Lift Supervisor & Root Cause Analysis
Stock Control Supervisor
Schenker BTL
Laindon, Essex
2000.02 - 2005.02
- Supervisor of Logistics Department of Schenker BTL. Responsibilities included transport planning, managing small team, organising stock takes and stock control and led client communication.
- Good communication skills with client, contractors, warehouse and office staff.
Customer Service Assistant
Safeway Stores
Chafford Hundred, Essex
1995.10 - 1999.02
- Organisation of Front End Cashier staff
- Dealing with customer queries and complaints
- Experience in multiple departments
Education
NCFE - Counselling Skills
South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea 01/2020 - 06/2020
GCSEs -
Palmers College
Grays, Thurrock 09/1995 - 06/1998
GCSEs -
St Clere's Secondary School
Stanford-le-hope, Thurrock 09/1990 - 06/1995
Skills
- RTITB Qualified Instructor
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership abilities
- Problem solving
- Organisational and time management
- Experienced in multiple plant operating
- Straddle Carrier operator experience
- Health & Safety awareness
- MS Office confident
- Website design & business social media competent
Affiliations
- Musician in local covers band 'Ang On Ang On'
- Keen gardener and allotment owner
- DIY, especially woodwork
Accomplishments
Victoria College of Music Grade 6 in Classical Guitar and Theory of Music Grade 4
Former Guiness World Record Holder
Co-founder & organiser of the annual Dockers' International 5 A Side Tournament
Timeline
Cargo Operative
Port of Tilbury London Ltd
2005.02 - Current
Stock Control Supervisor
Schenker BTL
2000.02 - 2005.02
Customer Service Assistant
Safeway Stores
1995.10 - 1999.02
NCFE - Counselling Skills
South Essex College
01/2020 - 06/2020
GCSEs -
Palmers College
09/1995 - 06/1998
GCSEs -
St Clere's Secondary School
09/1990 - 06/1995