Luke Claydon
Halstead,Essex
Summary
- A well rounded professional with extensive qualifications in various construction disciplines as well as experience in production, manufacturing and warehouse.
- Highly motivated individual who enjoys taking no shortcuts to achieve only the best.
- Experienced Production Operator with strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Some leadership experience- found satisfaction in sharing knowledge within a team or one to one, whilst maintaining good relationships with all co-workers on a personal level.
- Seeking a position with opportunities to develop further skills and possibly explore new areas.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production Operator
Arthur branwell
Essex
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Supported high-speed production line operations through meticulous checking of work orders.
- Assisted in verifying ingredients for quality and compliance.
- Operated machinery efficiently to ensure timely packaging of food ingredients.
- Worked closely with team members for improved workflow efficiency.
- Helped maintain safety standards for reduced workplace accidents.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Handled high-volume production orders whilst maintaining consistent quality control measures.
Section Leader/ Multi-skilled Operative/ First Aider
British off-site
Braintree
2022.06 - 2025.07
- Assisted in production of commercial and residential buildings from a production line.
- Operated various machinery, hand tools, and power tools to meet quality standards.
- Supported team members by ensuring availability of materials throughout the day.
- Maintained accurate records and updated spreadsheets to track production processes.
- Provided first aid assistance for minor accidents on the shop floor.
- Contributed to assembly processes in window/door preparation and headshutter assembly.
- Coordinated holiday requests to avoid understaffing issues.
- Trained new hires, resulted in increased productivity.
- Managed stock levels to reduce waste and increase profitability.
- Promoted a positive work environment for higher staff morale.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning and decision making.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, minimised legal risks.
- Led team briefings to ensure clear communication of daily targets.
- Liaised with other departments, ensured seamless cooperation.
Yard operative/ Fork truck driver
Swann Group
Braintree
2020.06 - 2022.06
- Assisted in preparing and dispatching orders by assembling steel structures in yard based on provided drawings.
- Coordinated collection of necessary components for orders and ensured thorough checks before flat-packing for delivery to site.
- Operated 5-tonne counterbalance fork truck to transport heavy steel structures as required.
- Utilised hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools for erecting steel structures.
- Occasionally collaborated with additional team members during peak workload periods.
- Assisted in the smooth operation of the yard, ensuring it remained clean and organised.
- Carried out heavy lifting tasks; ensured swift completion of large orders.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness within the yard to promote a safe working environment.
- Utilised pallet jacks and forklifts efficiently in order to manage bulk materials.
Sign Service Technician/ Sign Production Worker/ Vinyl and wrap Applicator
Olympic Sign Services
Braintree
2015.09 - 2020.02
- Serviced shopfront signs across UK, supporting clients such as Coral and Domino's.
- Assisted in various factory roles, including vinyl application and CNC operation.
- Operated flatbed printer and utilised computer programs for plotting, printing, and cutting files.
- Tested electrical systems meticulously thereby avoiding potential hazards related to faulty wiring.
- Troubleshot diverse hardware problems leading to reduced machine breakdowns over time.
- Performed routine inspections to maintain high operational efficiency.
- Calibrated devices precisely which guaranteed optimum performance during operations.
Warehouse Operative/ Drivers Mate/ Forklift Driver
G+G Gallo Enterprises Limited
Braintree
2014.04 - 2015.09
- Picked, packed, checked, and wrapped stock for delivery to pubs and restaurants.
- Assisted drivers in navigating and unloading stock at delivery locations.
- Organised and rotated stock to ensure optimal freshness.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles using a counterbalance fork truck.
- Maintained tidiness and organisation of the warehouse.
- Utilised initiative to complete tasks as required.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
Education
High School -
Notley High School
Braintree, Essex, UK 2004.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills (Bricklaying) August 2012
- City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills (Painting and Decorating) January 2010
- BTEC Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment February 2013
- City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) September 2012
- City and Guilds Multi-construction Skills- Health and Safety, Team Building, Painting and Decorating, Brickwork, Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry and Rendering
- City and Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills Maths March 2013
- BTEC Level 2 Extended Construction October 2012
- NCFE Level 1 Key Skills in Working with Other
- Employment in the Construction Industries (QCF) (Floor-laying)
- City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
- OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy
- OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy
Affiliations
- Weight lifting
- Spending time with family
- Taking things apart/ Fixing things
- Working on cars
Timeline
Production Operator
Arthur branwell
2025.10 - 2026.04
Section Leader/ Multi-skilled Operative/ First Aider
British off-site
2022.06 - 2025.07
Yard operative/ Fork truck driver
Swann Group
2020.06 - 2022.06
Sign Service Technician/ Sign Production Worker/ Vinyl and wrap Applicator
Olympic Sign Services
2015.09 - 2020.02
Warehouse Operative/ Drivers Mate/ Forklift Driver
G+G Gallo Enterprises Limited
2014.04 - 2015.09
High School -
Notley High School
2004.09 - 2009.07