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
2023.02 - 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
2021.06 - 2023.02
- Consequences of lockdown significantly impacted businesses within hospitality sector.
Installation manager
Ruck LTD
Winsford, Cheshire
2018.07 - 2021.02
- 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
2012.09 - 2016.07
- Managed the restoration of a 16th century derelict property and converted the barns into dwellings.
Courier
MDP LTP
Stoke-on-Trent
2007.03 - 2010.05
- 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
2005.08 - 2007.02
- Transported received goods into warehouse racking locations using Reach truck and replenished pick locations.
Warehouse Operative
Excel Logistics
Stoke-on-Trent
2003.08 - 2005.08
- 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
2001.07 - 2003.08
- High level order picking
- Order checking/packing
Education
GCSEs -
Wolstanton High School
Newcastle, Staffs 1995.09 - 2000.01
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Stoke-on-Trent Collage
Stoke On Trent 2015.09 - 2016.03
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
2023.02 - Current
Self Employed Director
DFR LTD, FOUR BROTHERS LTD
2021.06 - 2023.02
Installation manager
Ruck LTD
2018.07 - 2021.02
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Stoke-on-Trent Collage
2015.09 - 2016.03
Self Employed Property Developer
New Springs
2012.09 - 2016.07
Courier
MDP LTP
2007.03 - 2010.05
Fork Lift Driver
W M Morrisons
2005.08 - 2007.02
Warehouse Operative
Excel Logistics
2003.08 - 2005.08
Warehouse Operative
Owlett Jatton
2001.07 - 2003.08
GCSEs -
Wolstanton High School
1995.09 - 2000.01