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Michael Purkiss

Stoke-on-Trent,England

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in project management and performance analysis, capable of excelling in both independent and team settings. Strong communication skills and adaptability to high-pressure environments, including various shift patterns. Demonstrated proficiency in materials handling, industrial software, and compliance with operational procedures, alongside a robust history in order processing and warehouse management. Previously held licenses for Reach, Counterbalance, High Level order picker, and LLOP equipment, with experience in automated warehousing and vending machine engineering.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Caregiver

Family
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
02.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated communication with healthcare providers to monitor patient progress and coordinate care plans.
  • Managed housekeeping tasks, ensuring a safe and hygienic home environment.
  • Accompanied family member to medical appointments, maintaining continuity of care throughout treatment.
  • Prepared family farm for sale due to health-related circumstances.

Self Employed Director

DFR LTD, FOUR BROTHERS LTD
Stourbridge, Dudley
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Consequences of lockdown significantly impacted businesses within hospitality sector.

Installation manager

Ruck LTD
Winsford, Cheshire
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Troubleshot installation issues, minimising client downtime.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback.
  • Ensured timely completion of installations to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols during installations.
  • Led a team of technicians, fostering teamwork and productivity.
  • Executed complex national groupwide installation's for ASDA and LIDL under tight deadlines with precision.
  • Coordinated interdepartmental communication for seamless project execution.

Self Employed Property Developer

New Springs
Stoke-on-Trent
09.2012 - 07.2016
  • Managed the restoration of a 16th century derelict property and converted the barns into dwellings.

Courier

MDP LTP
Stoke-on-Trent
03.2007 - 05.2010
  • Self Employed Courier.
  • Contracted to WH Smiths and City Link.
  • Employed a small team of drivers to carry out both multi drop and long hall work throughout Europe.

Fork Lift Driver

W M Morrisons
Northwich
08.2005 - 02.2007
  • Transported received goods into warehouse racking locations using Reach truck and replenished pick locations.

Warehouse Operative

Excel Logistics
Stoke-on-Trent
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Company Overview: Sainsburys Distribution Centre
  • Received, shipped goods and materials.
  • Verified computations against physical count of stock.
  • Operated forklifts, (Counterbalance & LLOP)
  • Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy.
  • Carried out first fix and general cleaning and maintenance of automated warehouse system.
  • Sainsburys Distribution Centre

Warehouse Operative

Owlett Jatton
Stone
07.2001 - 08.2003
  • High level order picking
  • Order checking/packing

Education

GCSEs -

Wolstanton High School
Newcastle, Staffs
09.1995 - 01.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Stoke-on-Trent Collage
Stoke On Trent
09.2015 - 03.2016

Skills

  • Project management
  • Independent working or team working
  • Performance analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptable to shift patterns
  • Fast-Paced work adaptability
  • Materials handling expertise
  • Industrial software usage
  • Procedure adherence
  • Order processing
  • Previously Held Reach, Counterbalance, High Level order picker and LLOP licences
  • Previous goods in and warehouse despatch experience
  • Experience with automated warehousing control systems


Affiliations

  • Cars, Mainly classic Mini
  • Quad Biking
  • Property Development
  • Family
  • Tropical Fish

Timeline

Caregiver

Family
02.2023 - Current

Self Employed Director

DFR LTD, FOUR BROTHERS LTD
06.2021 - 02.2023

Installation manager

Ruck LTD
07.2018 - 02.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Stoke-on-Trent Collage
09.2015 - 03.2016

Self Employed Property Developer

New Springs
09.2012 - 07.2016

Courier

MDP LTP
03.2007 - 05.2010

Fork Lift Driver

W M Morrisons
08.2005 - 02.2007

Warehouse Operative

Excel Logistics
08.2003 - 08.2005

Warehouse Operative

Owlett Jatton
07.2001 - 08.2003

GCSEs -

Wolstanton High School
09.1995 - 01.2000
Michael Purkiss