Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Nick Wilkinson

Stockport,Greater Manchester

Summary

Reliable and professional self-employed chef/manager with over 15 years' experience working in the fast-paced TV and film industry. Proven ability to working independently and maintaining high service standards, travelling to different locations all over the country, I am experienced in driving 7.5t wagons, vans and experience in pulling kitchen trailer's and fridge unit's.
Meeting strict deadlines, demonstrating reliability and delivering excellent customer service under pressure. I take pride in being punctual, organised, trustworthy and a strong customer focus, with a full UK driving licence and excellent road awareness, an excellent knowledge of UK roads and a genuine enjoyment of driving.

Alongside my catering career, I have built and manage an online vintage clothing business, demonstrating initiative, organisation and strong customer service skills.

Overview

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1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Self-Employed Chef

TV & Film Industry
Manchester, UK
01.2009 - Current
  • Provide and deliver catering services for television and film productions across multiple locations around the UK.
  • Work to strict schedules and adjust to changing production demands.
  • Build strong working relationships with production crews and client contacts.
  • Manage stock logistics and equipment movements efficiently between sites.
  • Maintain high professionalism when working independently on assignment.
  • Deliver excellent customer service in fast-paced production environments each day.
  • Coordinate prep work to streamline cooking and reduce service delays.
  • Collaborate closely with suppliers to secure fresh ingredients daily.
  • Follow health and safety guidelines to prevent spoilage and cross-contamination.
  • Clean and service kitchen appliances including grills, stoves and ovens regularly.
  • Driving 7.5t wagons to jobs around the UK and from location to location.
  • Towing kitchen trailers or fridge units to lobs around the UK and from location to location.
  • Work independently while coordinating effectively with production teams.

Owner - Northern Archive Classics (Part time)

Northern Archive Classics
Stockport, Greater Manchester
04.2026 - Current

Founded and manage an online vintage clothing business specialising in premium sportswear and archive pieces. Responsible for sourcing stock, product photography, pricing, inventory management, customer service, order fulfilment and marketing through Shopify and social media. Developed strong organisational, communication and time management skills while building the business.

Knightsbridge Furniture

Knightsbridge Furniture
Bradford, West Yorkshire
10.2021 - 04.2022

Refurbish chairs using accurate, efficient day-to-day repair routines.

  • Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality checks.
  • Show respect and friendliness, offering help whenever needed at work.
  • Work flexible hours, covering nights, weekends, and bank holidays reliably.
  • Arrive on time consistently, ready to start work immediately each shift.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Hospitality and Catering

Huddersfield Technical College
Huddersfield
09.1988 - 06.1991

Skills

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Safe and responsible driving
  • Customer service excellence
  • Route planning and navigation
  • Independent work
  • Comfortable and willingness to travel UK-wide
  • Excellent road awareness and safe driving record
  • Professional and courteous customer service
  • Highly reliable and punctual
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Calm under pressure and adaptable
  • Confident using smartphones, apps and sat nav
  • Excellent professional communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Careful handling of customer vehicles
  • Towing trailers
  • Driving 75t wagons

DRIVING EXPERIENCE

  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Experienced driving on motorways, urban roads and rural routes.
  • Comfortable driving manual, automatic and electric vehicles.
  • Safety-conscious with a professional attitude towards vehicle care.
  • Flexible to travel nationwide and work early starts when required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Available 4+ days per week.
  • Flexible with early mornings, evenings and weekends.
  • References available on request.

Certification

Full UK Driving Licence, clean driving record.

Affiliations

  • Driving and exploring different parts of the UK, classic and modern vehicles, maintaining a high level of customer service, and running my vintage clothing business, which has strengthened my organisational, communication and attention-to-detail skills.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner - Northern Archive Classics (Part time)

Northern Archive Classics
04.2026 - Current

Knightsbridge Furniture

Knightsbridge Furniture
10.2021 - 04.2022

Self-Employed Chef

TV & Film Industry
01.2009 - Current

NVQ Level 4 - Hospitality and Catering

Huddersfield Technical College
09.1988 - 06.1991
Nick Wilkinson