Matthew Smith
Wrexham,Wrexham
Summary
Dedicated, self-motivated professional with extensive expertise in equipment operation supervision and warehouse management. Proficient in the use of racking systems, bespoke warehouse software, and stock management, ensuring efficient load coordination and quality control. Demonstrates strong safety consciousness with training in fire safety and personal protection protocols. Skilled in forklift operation, warehouse order picking, and heavy lifting, complemented by ICT security management and biometric systems operation. Committed to maintaining high standards of security protocols and crowd control strategies while adhering to deadlines. Career goal includes advancing within the logistics sector to enhance operational efficiency through innovative solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse operative
The British Iron Works
Oswestry, Shropshire
05.2025 - Current
- Operated forklift trucks and reach trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
- Coordinated with management, contributed valuable input during team meetings.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Picked and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
Security supervisor
Securitas
Crewe, Cheshire
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel, and provided training and guidance to improve their effectiveness.
- Investigated and reported security incidents and discrepancies, providing detailed reports to management.
- Developed and implemented emergency responses plans to address potential threats and emergencies.
- Coordinated security operations during high-profile events for optimal crowd management.
- Maintained safety by monitoring CCTV systems and conducting regular patrols.
- Responded quickly to on-site safety and security incidents.
Security guard
ESP Security
Shrewbury, Shropshire
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided security services for a variety of high-profile events, including festivals, sporting events, and celebrities on movie sets.
- Ensured premises safety through regular patrols and surveillance.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to report unusual incidents.
- Assisted in evacuation drills, ensuring smooth execution of safety protocols.
- Controlled crowds during peak hours with effective communication techniques.
- Trained new staff on security protocols for improved team performance.
Dispatch Operative
Highbury Poultry
Whitchurch, Shropshire
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Used pallet jacks and other equipment safely, ensuring minimal workplace accidents occurred.
- Streamlined dispatch processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles with care; minimised damage to goods during transit.
- Kept accurate records of dispatched items; enhanced tracking capabilities.
- Separated customer orders for specific routes ready for dispatch.
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
Market Drayton, Shropshire
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
- Handled cash transactions accurately preventing discrepancies at end of day tallying.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, restoring trust in the service provided.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Forestry and Arboriculture Lv3
Reaseheath College
Nantwich, Cheshire East 09/2016 - 06/2018
GCSEs - Biology
Sir John Tablots
Whitchurch 09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Chemistry
Sir John Tablots
Whitchurch 09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Physics
Sir John Tablots
Whitchurch 09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Maths
Sir John Talbots
Whitchurch 09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - English
Sir John Talbots
Whitchurch 09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Art
Sir John Tablots
Whitchurch 09/2014 - 05/2016
Skills
- Equipment operation supervision
- Racking systems usage
- Deadline adherence
- Warehouse equipment handling
- Bespoke warehouse software
- Safety consciousness
- Basic computer literacy
- Heavy lifting capability
- Time management proficiency
- Load coordination
- Stock management
- Quality Control
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse order Picking
- Fire safety training
- Security patrol
- ICT security management
- Personal protection protocols
- Biometric systems operation
- Crowd control strategies
Affiliations
- Construction
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Dog walking
- Drone Photography
Timeline
Warehouse operative
The British Iron Works
05.2025 - Current
Security supervisor
Securitas
06.2022 - 05.2025
Security guard
ESP Security
02.2021 - 06.2022
Dispatch Operative
Highbury Poultry
05.2019 - 02.2021
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
11.2018 - 03.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Forestry and Arboriculture Lv3
Reaseheath College
09/2016 - 06/2018
GCSEs - Biology
Sir John Tablots
09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Chemistry
Sir John Tablots
09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Physics
Sir John Tablots
09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Maths
Sir John Talbots
09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - English
Sir John Talbots
09/2014 - 05/2016
GCSEs - Art
Sir John Tablots
09/2014 - 05/2016