Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Martin Parkes

Coventry,West Midlands

Summary

am a dependable and a self-driven individual. I work well under pressure and enjoy meeting and helping new people.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
44
44
years of professional experience

Work history

Line leader

Kautex Unipart
Coventry, CV5 6UD
2000.10 - 2025.10
  • Applied lean manufacturing methods to cut waste across production processes.
  • Motivated team members to lift output and sustain stronger performance levels.
  • Facilitated training sessions that built staff competence and practical capability.
  • Removed workflow delays by spotting bottlenecks early in process maps.
  • Yearly Health & Safety training
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Press Operator & Quality Control Operative

Coventry Presswork's
Burnsall Road Coventry, West Midlands
1990.01 - 2000.08

Press Operator - Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures, produced fabricated metal components for industrial, construction, and engineering applications

Quality Control - Start/end of run jig-checks adhering to SOPs

Butchers shop manager

Baxter's Butchers
Coventry, West Midlands
1982.01 - 1989.10
  • Fostered a positive working environment encouraging teamwork and communication among staff members.
  • Enhanced sales performance to meet seasonal demand.
  • Trained new employees on handling equipment safely to prevent accidents.
  • Spearheaded promotional campaigns increasing overall brand awareness in local community.
  • Oversaw meat processing activities to ensure top-quality products.
  • Enforced strict adherence to health and safety protocols minimising risk of contamination.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations to maintain a safe environment.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks, mitigating risks of overstock or shortages.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene by regularly cleaning and sanitising the shop floor.
  • Managed supply orders for fresh stock, ensuring variety and quality.

Education

GCSEs -

Woodland Comprehensive School
Coventry
1972.09 - 1977.06

Skills

  • Team player
  • Self motivated
  • Calm under pressure
  • Well mannered / Friendly & Polite
  • Good at problem solving
  • Reliable

Timeline

Line leader

Kautex Unipart
2000.10 - 2025.10

Press Operator & Quality Control Operative

Coventry Presswork's
1990.01 - 2000.08

Butchers shop manager

Baxter's Butchers
1982.01 - 1989.10

GCSEs -

Woodland Comprehensive School
1972.09 - 1977.06
Martin Parkes