Summary
Overview
Work history
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
DeliveryDriver

Laxshan Thayaparan

Summary

  • Currently taking a GAP year and focusing on improving my character development and interpersonal skills by joining the workforce and gaining experience.
  • I would like to get an apprenticeship which will allow me to work in the field and study therefore giving me a better understanding of my career choice. This is an Ideal choice of mine as I've learned over the years that i work better and efficiently alongside my colleagues and i will be able to have a mentor and which will guide me in my career pathway.
  • Key industries im interested in applying for an apprenticeship

Construction and real estate

Automotive industry - Vehicle maintenance, sales, business management

  • I Inspire to start my journey through an apprenticeship in an industry where i do have relevant experience and also passionate as it interests me for a career pathway. I believe I can confidently combine vision, ingenuity and strong business acumen with well- developed project management and leadership qualities. In this area I will be able to communicate my ideas onto the table and execute without straying from the path.




Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Delivery driver

Ocado Group
11.2023 - Current
  • Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
  • Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded packages with zero material damage.
  • Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
  • Selected most appropriate route, accounting for weather and road closures.
  • Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
  • Minimised complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, promptly advising of schedule changes.
  • Carried out complex manoeuvres in busy, high pressure environments.

Warehouse assistant

Amazon
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, employing excellent organisation and planning skills to optimise workspace use.
  • Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
  • Within couple of months they quickly instructed me to join the training side of operations and help new trainees

Mcdonald's Crew Team Member

McDonald's
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Trained in food safety and hygiene practices.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation areas and equipment.
  • Handled customer complaints using quick decision-making to resolve issues.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Received incoming stock shipments, rotated current supplies and placed new items into correct storage locations.
  • Leveraged strong ambition and business acumen, regularly exceeding targets and expectations.
  • I gained extensive knowledge and experience within the workforce and become a crew trainer within 6 months of joining.

Skills

Nower Hill High School

2015-2020

9 GCSEs including Maths (4) and English (4)

West Herts College

2020- 2022

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business



Affiliations

  • Buy and sell cars to family and friends
  • I would help friends and family on Vechicle maintenance and inspections
  • I would attend local regulated car meets and show my passion and love for cars
  • I would watch and learn car review and udertsand why brands differentiate from each other
  • I have completed CIBT test which allow me work on site and visulize different aspects within the construction industry

Timeline

Delivery driver

Ocado Group
11.2023 - Current

Warehouse assistant

Amazon
11.2022 - 08.2023

Mcdonald's Crew Team Member

McDonald's
10.2021 - 10.2022
Laxshan Thayaparan