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Matt Elworthy

Boston

Summary

An outgoing person with a good sense of humour, I get on well with others. I am hardworking, punctual and a team player. I have a flexible approach to work, I can think on my feet and am solution focused. I have management experience, enjoy customer service and I am very customer focused. I have a smart appearance, good communication skills and am a keen and quick learner .

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Class 2 HGV Driver

MKM Building Supplies
Boston, Lincolnshire
2023.11 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong geographical knowledge of UK when planning delivery routes.
  • Checked items for safe loading and security, adhering to specified load capacity information.
  • Conducted daily walkaround checks to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
  • Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
  • Reported incidents in line with company policy.
  • Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
  • Worked safely to move materials from site to site.

Class 2 HGV Driver

Travis Perkins plc
Boston, Lincolnshire
2016.04 - 2023.11
  • Demonstrate strong geographical knowledge of UK when planning delivery routes.
  • Checking items for safe loading and security, adhering to specified load capacity information.
  • Conduct Daily Vehicle Checks to ensure vehicle roadworthiness
  • Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
  • Reported incidents in line with company policy.
  • Maintained clean, compliant company vehicles, performing interior and exterior washing and safety inspections.
  • Worked safely to move materials from site to site.

Senior Supervisor

Wembley Stadium
City of London
2023.04 - Current
  • Attending briefing
  • Dress Code Check
  • Brief stewards
  • Conduct pre and post ground safety checks
  • Put Stewards in designated positions prior to to turnstiles opening
  • Dealing with the general public in all security and safety aspects
  • To ensure the safety of a team of 200 stewards and 16 supervisors
  • Respond to all emergency messages and announcements quickly and effectively
  • To ensure the safety on average a crowd of 85.000 supporters and an average crowd of 98.000 during concerts
  • Attend debrief
  • Managed employee satisfaction and wellbeing

Managemant Team

London Stadium
City of London
2022.05 - Current
  • Attending briefing
  • Dress Code Check
  • Brief stewards
  • Conduct pre and post ground safety checks
  • Put Stewards in designated positions prior to to turnstiles opening
  • Dealing with the general public in all security and safety aspects
  • To ensure the safety of a team of 72 stewards and 8 supervisors
  • Respond to all emergency messages and announcements quickly and effectively
  • To ensure the safety on average a crowd of 62.500 supporters and an average crowd of 78000 during concerts
  • Attend debrief
  • Managed employee satisfaction and wellbeing

Safety Officer

Boston United
Boston, Lincolnshire
2001.07 - Current
  • Attending briefing
  • Dress Code Check
  • Brief stewards
  • Conduct pre and post ground safety checks
  • Brief referee
  • Put Stewards in designated positions prior to to turnstiles opening
  • Dealing with the general public in all security and safety aspects
  • To ensure the safety of a small team of 30 stewards and 5 supervisors
  • Respond to all emergency messages and announcements quickly and effectively
  • To ensure the safety on average a crowd of 2500 supporters in a stadium capacity of 6,643
  • Assist and work closely with the Ground Safety Officer
  • Attend debrief
  • Managed employee satisfaction and wellbeing

Assistant Branch Manager

Jewson Builders Merchants
Boston, Lincolnshire
2014.08 - 2016.04

Same as previous employment's my responsibilities were unlocking and locking the premises every day, sorting transport/delivery's, checking morning reports, cashing up, doing OMR, loading lorries, checking orders and stock, ordering stock, putting stock onto the system putting out stock, driving a Forklift truck, answering the phone, pricing quotes for customers, delivering goods, serving customers in the shop and yard and making sure the branch is run in a safe environment.

Yard and Counter Sales

Turnbulls Builders Merchants
Boston, Lincolnshire
2013.02 - 2014.08

Yard and Counter Sales

DBAS Builders Merchants
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
2009.05 - 2013.01

Yard Foreman

Turnbulls Builders Merchants
Boston, Lincolnshire
2004.02 - 2009.04

Yard Foreman

Jewson Builders Merchants
Boston, Lincolnshire
2002.02 - 2004.02

Yard Foreman

Travis Perkins plc
Boston, Lincolnshire
1997.06 - 2002.02

Education

NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Spectator in Management -

Highfield
/2024 -

COE Safety, Security & Service at Sports Events -

Council of Europe
/2024 -

Safeguarding For All -

The Fooball Association
/2024 -

UEFA Safety, Security and Service -

UEFA
/2024 -

Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement Course -

Highfield
/2024 -

Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors -

LASER (Laser Learning Trident) Awards
/2023 -

Level 3 First Aid -

St John Ambulance
/2023 -

ACT Security Action Counters Terrorism -

Highfield
/2023 -

ACT Awareness Action Counters Terrorism -

Highfield
/2023 -

NVQ Level 3 - Crowd Control & Spectator Safety

Mitre
2022

NVQ Level 2 - Crowd Control & Spectator Safety

Mitre
2020

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Mitre
2020

Level 2 Award in Door Supervision -

NOCN (National Open College Network)
2001.04 -

FSQ (Football Stewarding Qualification) -

FA (The Football Association)
2005

City and Guild Distribution and Warehousing Operations Level 2 -

BMF (Builders Merchants Federation)
1999

Diploma of Vocational Education -

BMF (Builders Merchants Federation)
2001.04 -

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Organisational skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Operation of timber mill machinery
  • Good knowledge of health and safety
  • Good knowledge of ICT
  • Working to tight deadlines and under pressure
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Counterbalance forklift licence
  • HGV class 2 licence
  • HGV CPC
  • Crane off loader licence
  • Level 3 First Aid

Accomplishments

    Come in as an Assistant Manager to take on a low achieving branch, turn it into a higher achieving branch with more sales, more organised transport and good customer feedback.

Work Experience

Starting straight from school as a trainee, I've worked in a builder's merchants whilst working towards my City and Guilds qualifications.

I gained my Forklift, HGV, Crane licence's, First Aid and was involved in all aspects of yard work, loading Lorries, keeping things tidy, and monitoring the orders

I was eventually made yard foreman.

I have worked my way up from the yard to the shop and into management, trying to better myself at every opportunity.

I have over 20 years experience in the Security Industry and Stadia’s

Starting as a Matchday Steward at Boston United in 2002 I've worked my way up to become Safety Officer, then joining London Stadium starting as a Supervisor, then making my way up to the Management Team, also joining Wembley Stadium as a Senior Supervisor.

I have also gained lots of experience at Football Grounds and Stadia’s working at;

  • Wembley
  • London Stadium
  • Old Trafford
  • Sheffield United
  • Lincoln City
  • Barnsley FC
  • Gainsborough Town
  • Kings Lynn
  • Alfreton Town
  • Stamford AFC
  • Spalding United FC
  • Response Supervisor At Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
  • RAF Cranwell
  • Newark Show Ground
  • Safety Officer For Party In the Park
  • As well as ensuring Crowd Safety and Security for The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II in London
  • Also working with a team of 500 ensuring crowd Safety Security and Service for the Mayor of London's New Year's Eve Firework Celebrations 2024

Hobbies

Going to the gym

Cycling 

Football

Timeline

Class 2 HGV Driver

MKM Building Supplies
2023.11 - Current

Senior Supervisor

Wembley Stadium
2023.04 - Current

Managemant Team

London Stadium
2022.05 - Current

Class 2 HGV Driver

Travis Perkins plc
2016.04 - 2023.11

Assistant Branch Manager

Jewson Builders Merchants
2014.08 - 2016.04

Yard and Counter Sales

Turnbulls Builders Merchants
2013.02 - 2014.08

Yard and Counter Sales

DBAS Builders Merchants
2009.05 - 2013.01

Yard Foreman

Turnbulls Builders Merchants
2004.02 - 2009.04

Yard Foreman

Jewson Builders Merchants
2002.02 - 2004.02

Safety Officer

Boston United
2001.07 - Current

Level 2 Award in Door Supervision -

NOCN (National Open College Network)
2001.04 -

Diploma of Vocational Education -

BMF (Builders Merchants Federation)
2001.04 -

Yard Foreman

Travis Perkins plc
1997.06 - 2002.02

NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Spectator in Management -

Highfield
/2024 -

COE Safety, Security & Service at Sports Events -

Council of Europe
/2024 -

Safeguarding For All -

The Fooball Association
/2024 -

UEFA Safety, Security and Service -

UEFA
/2024 -

Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement Course -

Highfield
/2024 -

Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors -

LASER (Laser Learning Trident) Awards
/2023 -

Level 3 First Aid -

St John Ambulance
/2023 -

ACT Security Action Counters Terrorism -

Highfield
/2023 -

ACT Awareness Action Counters Terrorism -

Highfield
/2023 -

NVQ Level 3 - Crowd Control & Spectator Safety

Mitre

NVQ Level 2 - Crowd Control & Spectator Safety

Mitre

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Mitre

FSQ (Football Stewarding Qualification) -

FA (The Football Association)

City and Guild Distribution and Warehousing Operations Level 2 -

BMF (Builders Merchants Federation)
Matt Elworthy