Mark Jones
Summary
Throughout my career, I have consistently embraced a variety of roles, showcasing my adaptability, strong work ethic, and commitment to growth. Since 2022, I have actively pursued new opportunities while simultaneously enhancing my skill set. I completed training for an SIA Door Supervisor License and obtained a Counterbalance Forklift Truck License to expand my qualifications. In September 2024, I took on a part-time position to reignite my professional development and prepare for a return to full-time employment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Retail Van Driver
The Rotherham Hospice
Rotherham
02.2025 - Current
- Delivering and collecting donated items and all the relevant paperwork.
Domestic Assistan/Cleaner
St Ann's Medical Services
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Contributed to improved health standards with meticulous cleaning routines.
- Secured premises at end of shift, ensuring safety of all areas.
Early Morning Cleaner
Bidvest Noonan at IKEA Sheffield
Sheffield
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed litter picking and operated a motorized ride-on sweeper to maintain clean car parks and surrounding areas
- Worked in all weather conditions and occasionally assisted with indoor cleaning tasks.
Customer Support Co-worker
IKEA Sheffield
Sheffield
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed trolley collection and prioritized tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Served as the first point of contact for customers, resolving issues independently or as part of a team
- Trained as an IKEA safety and security co-worker, responsible for opening and closing the store
- Addressed health and safety matters and received service recognition for exceptional customer service skills.
Maintenance Assistant
McDonald's Restaurant, Parkgate
Parkgate
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted light maintenance tasks inside and outside the restaurant, including jet washing, painting, gardening, and cleaning roof gutters
- Unloaded deliveries and maintained a clean and organized work environment
- Stripped down, sanitized, and rebuilt various machines.
Driver
The Rotherham Hospice, Rotherham
Rotherham
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Delivered and collected furniture for hospice shops and provided transport for the day hospice
- Assisted with patient bed moves for end-of-life care, collaborating with healthcare professionals
- Performed daily vehicle maintenance checks and ensured cleanliness of vans.
Van Driver, Glazier, and Glass Cutter
Direct Glass and Glazing, Rotherham
Rotherham
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Provided 24-hour glazing services for Rotherham NHS buildings, local supermarkets, and schools.
Warehouse Operative
Pilot New Deal with Apex Distribution
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Obtained a license to drive counterbalance forklift trucks.
Labourer
Willmott Dixon
Rotherham
03.1993 - 01.2000
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations to exact specifications.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.
- Adhered to site health and safety guidelines, maintaining safe, secure working environments.
- Safely and responsibly transported construction supplies to relevant locations, aiding effective, efficient labouring operations.
Warehouse Operative
What Everyone Wants, Rotherham
Rotherham
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Managed warehouse security, checked off deliveries, and maintained the warehouse.
Labourer
Mustang Joinery LTD, Rotherham
Rotherham
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Opened the factory and performed general labor duties.
Warehouse Operative
Excel Logistics, Sheffield
Sheffield
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Picked and checked orders, loaded, and unloaded lorries.
Van Assistant
Eric Twigg Foods
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Assisted with loading and unloading, cash handling, and customer interactions.
Education
Completed SIA training qualification. -
Independent Training Services with Barnsley College
06.2023 - 7 2023
CSEs in English, Maths, Woodwork, Geography, Commerce, History, and Physics. -
Old Hall Comprehensive School, Rotherham
09.1982 - 7 1987
Health, Safety and Welfare - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
Rotherham 10/2024 - 10/2024
Safeguarding Children - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
Rotherham 10/2024 - 10/2024
Infection Prevention and Control - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
10/2024 - 10/2024
Safeguarding Adults - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
Rotherham 10/2024 - 10/2024
Healthcare waste management and disposal -
e-Learning for Healthcare
Rotherham 10/2024 - 10/2024
Skills
- Customer Care, Support, and Services
- Strong work ethic
- Loading and unloading goods
- Heavy lifting
- Large vehicle driving
- Customer relations
- Clean driving record
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle maintenance and repairs
- High NHS cleaning standards
- Infection control measures
Additional Information
I hold a full clean UK driving license and have done so for over 30 years, with experience in both commercial and personal transport. I am confident, honest, trustworthy, and a reliable timekeeper. I am capable of working independently as well as part of a team. In my free time, I enjoy keeping fit, driving, and spending time with my family and my dog.
Qualifications
- Full Clean UK Driving License
- SIA Door Supervisor License
- Counterbalance Forklift Truck License
Timeline
Retail Van Driver
The Rotherham Hospice
02.2025 - Current
Domestic Assistan/Cleaner
St Ann's Medical Services
09.2024 - 02.2025
Completed SIA training qualification. -
Independent Training Services with Barnsley College
06.2023 - 7 2023
Early Morning Cleaner
Bidvest Noonan at IKEA Sheffield
07.2022 - 11.2022
Customer Support Co-worker
IKEA Sheffield
03.2020 - 07.2022
Maintenance Assistant
McDonald's Restaurant, Parkgate
02.2019 - 03.2020
Driver
The Rotherham Hospice, Rotherham
01.2011 - 01.2018
Van Driver, Glazier, and Glass Cutter
Direct Glass and Glazing, Rotherham
01.2001 - 01.2011
Warehouse Operative
Pilot New Deal with Apex Distribution
01.2000 - 03.2001
Labourer
Willmott Dixon
03.1993 - 01.2000
Warehouse Operative
What Everyone Wants, Rotherham
01.1992 - 01.1993
Labourer
Mustang Joinery LTD, Rotherham
01.1990 - 01.1992
Warehouse Operative
Excel Logistics, Sheffield
01.1989 - 01.1990
Van Assistant
Eric Twigg Foods
01.1987 - 01.1989
CSEs in English, Maths, Woodwork, Geography, Commerce, History, and Physics. -
Old Hall Comprehensive School, Rotherham
09.1982 - 7 1987
Health, Safety and Welfare - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
10/2024 - 10/2024
Safeguarding Children - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
10/2024 - 10/2024
Infection Prevention and Control - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
10/2024 - 10/2024
Safeguarding Adults - Level 1 -
e-Learning for Healthcare
10/2024 - 10/2024
Healthcare waste management and disposal -
e-Learning for Healthcare
10/2024 - 10/2024
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