Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Martin Gorman

Bedlington ,Northumberland

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Warehouse supervisor

Ferguson's Transport
Blyth, Northumberland
12.2023 - Current
  • Designing and implementing risk assessments and safe systems of work to ensure all tasks are carried out safely and by competent persons.
  • Designated First Aider and Fire Warden, responsible for emergency procedures and the welfare of other employees and customers on site.
  • Key holder for 3 large sites consisting of over 50 tenants.
  • Carry out weekly fire alarm testing and bi-annual fire drills.
  • Carry out accident investigation and incident reporting to identify root and underlying causes.
  • Assist in the loading and unloading of HGV with Forklift Trucks for normal and abnormal loads.
  • Use of the overhead crane (SWL 20 ton) to assist in the lifting of heavy and abnormal loads.
  • Issuing permit to work and over seeing contractors whilst working on site.
  • Liaising with the property and facilities manager during contractor selection process for works being carried out on site.
  • Design warehouse layout for more effective storage solutions.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading processes, ensuring safe handling of goods.
  • Keeping up to date training and maintenance matrixes.
  • Daily house keeping checks to make sure environment is safe and free from hazards.
  • Ensuring all workers, contractors and tenants on site adhere to all site rules and safety regulations to ensure a safe environment for everyone on site.

Director

Olde Earth Castings
Blyth , Northumberland
03.2014 - 01.2025
  • Started and managed a bespoke manufacturing company specialising in high quality presentation pieces made from resins and metal powders for a variety of industries.
  • Produced work for the British Army and defence contractors requiring BPSS to handle OFFICIAL SENSITIVE information.
  • Managed end to end product design, production/manufacturing and customer relations.
  • Using ISO9001 framework, implemented a PDCA cycle throughout our processes to ensure a consistent quality of product throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Managed inventory for optimal usage by tracking supplies regularly and ordering necessary materials promptly.
  • Adapted quickly to client changes during production process to ensured client satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and safe workspace, promoting a productive and efficient working environment.

Warehouse operator

MTREC/Fergusons Transport
Blyth, Northumberland
05.2020 - 11.2023
  • Handled fragile goods delicately, minimising product damage during transport.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
  • Verified contents of shipments against invoices for accuracy assurance.
  • Operation of conveyor belts ensured timely sorting of packages.
  • Stacked pallets, creating an organised storage system.
  • Updated computer systems with new stock data promptly after receipt of deliveries,.
  • Followed all health and safety guidelines, contributing to a safe workplace environment.

Warehouse supervisor

Moulded Packaging Solutions Ltd
Blyth, Northumberland
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Managed staff rosters to maintain optimal productivity levels.
  • Performed risk assessments regularly to ensure worker's safety at all times.
  • Increased equipment longevity through routine maintenance checks and services.
  • Managed end-of-day clean-up operations, maintaining a tidy working environment.
  • Reduced downtime by scheduling preventative maintenance on machinery.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Jazz, Pop, and Commercial Music.

Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2007 - 07.2009

GCSEs -

Blyth Community College
Blyth, Northumberland
09.2005 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Health and Safety Enforcement
  • Loading and unloading expertise
  • First aid training

Certification

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Basic Training in overhead crane.

First Aid at work Training course.

Fire Warden Training course.

Grade 8 Drums and percussion Trinity.

Grade 6 Music Theory ABRSM.

Affiliations

  • Playing the Drum kit.
  • Hillwalking and Hiking.
  • Cycling.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse supervisor

Ferguson's Transport
12.2023 - Current

Warehouse operator

MTREC/Fergusons Transport
05.2020 - 11.2023

Director

Olde Earth Castings
03.2014 - 01.2025

Warehouse supervisor

Moulded Packaging Solutions Ltd
04.2012 - 04.2014

NVQ Level 4 - Jazz, Pop, and Commercial Music.

Newcastle College
09.2007 - 07.2009

GCSEs -

Blyth Community College
09.2005 - 07.2007

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Basic Training in overhead crane.

First Aid at work Training course.

Fire Warden Training course.

Grade 8 Drums and percussion Trinity.

Grade 6 Music Theory ABRSM.

Martin Gorman