Lester Rickett
11 College Way, Eastham ,Wirral
Summary
Proactive Production Technician dedicated to maintaining safety and hygiene compliance in manufacturing environments. Conducts thorough risk assessments and quality inspections to uphold product integrity. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to meet production targets while minimising downtime.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Technician
CPUK Bromborough (Nestle)
Bromborough , Wirral
02.1998 - 08.2026
- Worked most of last 28 years in Process area, Batch Cooking, Milling and Toasting whilst supporting Coating systems.
- Day to day tasks include Liquor make-up, the loading, cooking and dropping of cooked maize. Continuously monitoring equipment to maintain standards, maximising efficiency and minimising waste, also carrying out quality checks and inputting data into computer systems.
- Other duties include the control of grit dryers, maintaining correct moisture levels, the milling of cooked maize, and the control of toasters, maintaining product quality.
- Have vast experience of working in Coated plants, Involving Liquor make-up and the spraying of product.
- Kept production areas clean and obstacle-free to minimise risk of accident or injury.
- Developed and updated standard operating procedures SOPs, Personally wrote and trained out numerous SOP'S.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
- Attended training to keep up to date on safety standards, production regulations and company best practices.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing innovative ideas that led to process enhancements.
- Quickly identified production faults, implementing swift resolutions for minimised operational disruption.
- Carried out thorough risk assessments for mechanical and technical repair tasks, maintaining optimal workplace safety.
- Assisted in the training of new staff, sharing expertise to enhance team skills and improve overall performance.
Warehouse Assistant
Quest International
Bromborough, Wirral
09.1997 - 01.1998
- Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
- Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Scanned, sorted and diverted packages to appropriate warehouse departments for ease of access and accurate tracking.
- Understood warehouse product placement, enabling efficient picking and packing services.
- Transported stock from warehouse and placed on shelves to replenish items.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of warehouse to support smooth workflow.
YTS Production Planner
Quest International UK
Bromborough, Wirral
09.1995 - 08.1997
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Assessed sales order quantities to plan and deliver sufficient production output to set deadlines.
- Calculated quantities of materials needed at specific intervals for seamless manufacturing, construction or other production programmes.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering materials as needed to maintain optimal stock levels for uninterrupted production.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
Borough Road College
Birkenhead , Wirral 09.1996 - 07.1997
NVQ Level 1 - Business Administration
Borough Road College
Birkenhead , Wirral 09.1995 - 07.1996
GCSEs - Maths and English both C Grade Passes
South Wirral High School
Eastham , Wirral 09.1989 - 07.1995
Timeline
Production Technician
CPUK Bromborough (Nestle)
02.1998 - 08.2026
Warehouse Assistant
Quest International
09.1997 - 01.1998
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
Borough Road College
09.1996 - 07.1997
NVQ Level 1 - Business Administration
Borough Road College
09.1995 - 07.1996
YTS Production Planner
Quest International UK
09.1995 - 08.1997
GCSEs - Maths and English both C Grade Passes
South Wirral High School
09.1989 - 07.1995