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Mandlenkosi Gwebu

Corby,Northamptonshire

Summary

Self-motivated Warehouse Operative offering effective and efficient picking and packing to deadline. Delivering outstanding attention to detail in a fast-moving facility for continued excellent results. Experienced and approachable individual with professional, friendly and polite manner. Confident, quick learner comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Maintains excellent quality standards through thorough checks and proactively suggesting process improvements. Hardworking individual with strength and energy to handle demanding work. Understands importance of speed and accuracy to support entire supply chain. Good at managing time, multitasking and following warehouse proceedures.

Vast experience in all aspects of warehousing including inventory management and forklift operation.

Computer literate and experienced in operating Sage and WMS systems.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Warehouse Operative

Siamo Group (DHL Primark)
Thrapston, Northamptonshire
10.2022 - Current

I am currently working in goods-in, offloading goods and correctly stacking them on pallets. Making sure the pallets are wrapped and safe to be put away.

I am trained as a receiver , accurately receiving and booking in stock into the company system.

I am also pick trained , picking orders using a LLOP truck.

Completing work following safety rules for best working practices.

Inventory Manager

Bathroom Brands
Dartford, Kent
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Managed a small team of stock controllers.
  • Set up cycle counts to keep accurate stock records.
  • Devised strategies to minimise costs and improve inventory logistics.
  • Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts to obtain accuracy.
  • Achieved stock availability each month through regular ordering and sales analysis.
  • Oversaw employee schedules to manage punctuality and absences.
  • Interfaced with sales and purchasing departments to streamline inventory process.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet department staffing needs.
  • Documented daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
  • Warehouse optimisation to free space and accommodate additional inventory.
  • Identified high demand and fast selling products to facilitate more orders.
  • Collaborated with warehouse employees and staff to align business goals.

Goods Inward Superviser

Bathroom Brands
Dartford, Kent
08.2014 - 09.2018

-Supervising a team of Goods inbound operatives.

-Off loading lorries, checking deliveries, booking in stock and recording any discrepancies.

-Liaising with purchasing and stock control teams for any stock queries.

-Operating Counterbalance and Reach trucks.

-Handling routine checks on products and processes for consistent adherence to quality requirements.

Goods Inward Operative

Bathroom Brands
Dartford, Kent
12.2007 - 08.2014
  • Received shipments and confirmed receipt of correct warehouse merchandise.
  • Kept accurate electronic records of received and distributed merchandise.
  • Moved stock around by hand, using forklift trucks.
  • Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
  • Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
  • Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using mechanical handling equipment.
  • Operated Reach, Flexi, VNA and Counterbalance forklift trucks.
  • Putting stock away in the racking at heights of up to 12 meters.

Warehouse Operative

Bathroom Brands
Dartford, Kent
04.2007 - 12.2007
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.

Warehouse Operative/Forklift Operator

Pinnacle Records
Swanley, Kent
05.2000 - 03.2007
  • Moved stock at scheduled times to facilitate organised shipments.
  • Stacked and palletised products following set instructions.
  • Monitored forklift operation to maintain safe working order, promptly reporting issues to managers.
  • Labelled stock prior to transportation and storage, reporting any discrepancies to management.
  • Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
  • Filled out relevant paperwork to high standards and on time.
  • Maintained clear and hazard-free work sites.
  • Stored received goods in logical and organised manner.
  • Safely and accurately guided forklifts to control movements in narrow aisles.
  • Thoroughly inspected forklifts on a weekly basis to identify wear and damage.
  • Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support trans-shipment operations.
  • Outlined potential process improvements to supervisor.

Restaurant Worker

Wendy's Restaurant
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
05.1999 - 03.2000
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
  • Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care Advanced

Bexley College
Bexley
09.1999 - 07.2000

GCSEs - Several subjects

John Tallach Secondary School
Bulawayo
01.1994 - 11.1997

Skills

  • Target driven
  • Self-motivated
  • Product scanning
  • Labelling
  • Quality Control
  • Palletising
  • Warehouse Management Systems proficiency
  • Stock management
  • Warehouse picking
  • Forklift and pallet machinery operation
  • Loading and unloading techniques
  • Warehouse environment safety
  • Inventory organisation
  • Forklift certified

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Warehouse Operative

Siamo Group (DHL Primark)
10.2022 - Current

Inventory Manager

Bathroom Brands
09.2018 - 09.2022

Goods Inward Superviser

Bathroom Brands
08.2014 - 09.2018

Goods Inward Operative

Bathroom Brands
12.2007 - 08.2014

Warehouse Operative

Bathroom Brands
04.2007 - 12.2007

Warehouse Operative/Forklift Operator

Pinnacle Records
05.2000 - 03.2007

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care Advanced

Bexley College
09.1999 - 07.2000

Restaurant Worker

Wendy's Restaurant
05.1999 - 03.2000

GCSEs - Several subjects

John Tallach Secondary School
01.1994 - 11.1997
Mandlenkosi Gwebu