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Martin Towers

Ballywalter,Ards and North Down

Summary

Im 49 years old. Im a hard working, reliable punctual worker. In the last 2 years I've had no late or sick days, always on time and presentable.

ideally looking for 40-50 hours per week.

I have my own transport, and a forklift licence, I’m ready for work with my own PPE, I don’t drink, don’t smoke, I’m confident in my own abilities, I can work in a team or on my own. I have Experience with all types of power tools and machinery. I do have a expired CSR card, I would be willing to refresh this if needed, I’ve also obtained an NVQ level 2 in waste management from Veolia environmental services working for Blackpool Council in the mid 2000s as refuse technician.

I’m willing to learn and be a good member of your staff.

Thanks for your time, I’d be happy to answer and questions via email or phone call

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Delivery Roundsman

Down Wholesale
Donaghadee, Ards and North Down
2022.11 - Current

My second time working for DWS.

Drive a regular route six days a week delivering fresh fruit and vegetables to shops, schools, colleges, offices, nursing homes and home deliveries. Starting at 4.30am I collect stock from Belfast market and return before taking a sprinter van and covering a route from Donaghadee to Cookstown

Yard operative/Production worker

North Down Grain
Newtownards, Ards and North Down
2022.01 - 2022.10

North Down Grain produces cattle feed and fertilisers. I was employed to work a production line, mixing, and bagging raw feed and palletising, forklift work was an essential part of the job, storing pallets in the warehouse or loading on to a trailer.

Over all a good job that I enjoyed.

Delivery Roundsman

Down Wholesale
Donaghadee, Ards and North Down
2020.08 - 2021.12

Drive a regular route six days a week delivering fresh fruit and vegetables using a sprinter van

COVID

No work
Newtownards, Ards and North Down
2020.02 - 2020.08

I was told my previous job in February I was no longer needed due to covid, and didn't work again until I started for Down Wholesale in August

Grounds maintenance operative

Beechill Landscapes NI
Belfast
2018.08 - 2020.02

Responsibility's included labour for patios, to tree cutting, grass and flower planting. hedge cutting, weeding,. New build garden construction. Job involved using all types of petrol driven equipment and ppe

General site Labour

Hayes Recruitment (Belfast)
Belfast
2017.04 - 2018.07

Building site Labour for a housing project in Comber for a construction company MSN with Hayes recruitment.

assist trades on site

Take deliveries

some kerb and drain work but not an expert

Car Valeter

Mcauslands airport
Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2016.06 - 2017.03
  • Polished window interiors and exteriors to remove dirt and marks.
  • Removed stains from vehicle carpets and upholstery using dry-cleaning techniques.
  • Cleaned wheels and arches using tyre shine dressings.
  • Applied wax, gel and polish on appropriate vehicle trims for professional look.
  • Cleared rubbish from vehicle floors and storage compartments.
  • Vacuumed vehicles with attachments to properly clean hard-to-reach areas.
  • Operated high-pressure hoses to spotlessly clean vehicle exteriors.
  • Shampooed interior upholstery and carpets for good-as-new finish.
  • Waxed and polished bodywork using carefully selected cleaning products.
  • Promptly greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance.
  • Cleaned engines, wheel arched and chassis using steam cleaners.

Car Hire Valeter

Isle of Man Rent a Car (now closed)
Isle of Man
2014.01 - 2016.05

Based at the Isle of Man Airport, I would collect daily schedules from the main terminal office and ensure the correct cars are clean and safe to be sent out on hire, I would then place the car in the allotted bay and return the keys to the office for the customer to collect

Delivery roundsman

Ramsey Bakery
Isle of Man, Isle of Man
2011.01 - 2015.12

Working for a bread production company. Day would start at 4 am in the factory making up my days orders, then load onto my van and make my deliveries. A good job that I enjoyed and worked here for a good while

Bin man

Veolia Environmental Services
Blackpool, Lancashire
2006.06 - 2010.12

Full time bin man working for Blackpool Council, street cleansing and empty household bins

Education

GCSEs - English. Art. Maths. Geography. Science.

Castle Rushen High School
Isle of Man
1987 - 1991

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Manual handling
  • Pallet jack use
  • Loading and Unloading goods
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Picking and packing orders
  • Heavy lifting competence
  • Safety conscious
  • Waste disposal regulations
  • Vehicle safety checks
  • Dependable attendance
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Temperature-Controlled deliveries
  • Multi-Drop delivery experience
  • Handling power tools
  • Garden maintenance
  • Landscape construction
  • Ride-on lawnmower operation
  • Groundwork
  • Strimmer operation
  • Soft and hard landscaping
  • Vehicle valeting
  • Vacuuming interiors
  • Upholstery cleaning
  • Tyre restoration
  • Glass cleaning
  • Exterior washing
  • Carpet shampooing
  • Pressure washing
  • Basic mechanic knowledge
  • Efficient time management
  • Awareness of safety regulations
  • Basic first aid
  • COSHH awareness
  • Maintaining workplace cleanliness
  • High-pressure hose experience

Timeline

Delivery Roundsman

Down Wholesale
2022.11 - Current

Yard operative/Production worker

North Down Grain
2022.01 - 2022.10

Delivery Roundsman

Down Wholesale
2020.08 - 2021.12

COVID

No work
2020.02 - 2020.08

Grounds maintenance operative

Beechill Landscapes NI
2018.08 - 2020.02

General site Labour

Hayes Recruitment (Belfast)
2017.04 - 2018.07

Car Valeter

Mcauslands airport
2016.06 - 2017.03

Car Hire Valeter

Isle of Man Rent a Car (now closed)
2014.01 - 2016.05

Delivery roundsman

Ramsey Bakery
2011.01 - 2015.12

Bin man

Veolia Environmental Services
2006.06 - 2010.12

GCSEs - English. Art. Maths. Geography. Science.

Castle Rushen High School
1987 - 1991
Martin Towers