Paul King
Boston,Lincolnshire
Summary
Patient individual works exceptionally well in small teams to deliver reliable service. Remains calm to facilitate orderly workflow in stressful situations. Completes tasks thoroughly and offers physical stamina and coordination.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Refuse vehicle driver
Boston Borough Council
Boston, Lincolnshire
11.2018 - Current
- Strictly adhered to council health and safety regulations for optimised staff wellbeing and company compliance.
- Used local road knowledge to appropriately navigate collection routes, optimising timely completion of daily duties.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with team members to maximise collection efficiency.
- Worked as a team to provide efficient, professional roadside refuse collection service.
- Identified and reported non-collection of waste materials using Bartec to maintain traceability.
- Collected refuse from 1500+ properties per day.
Forklift operator
Fogartys
Boston, Lincolnshire
01.2008 - 11.2018
- Kept inventory records using paper methods, reporting item shortages to charge hand.
- Transported pallet-packaged materials around the warehouse site using counter balance forklifts and reach trucks & .
- Organised inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Delivery driver
FW Gedney
Boston, Lincolnshire
09.2004 - 01.2008
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
- Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
Horticultural technician
DJF& E Harrisons
Spalding, Lincolnshire
07.1995 - 09.2004
- Harvested flowering plants for peak condition, ready for sorting and sale.
- Created irrigation and drainage systems for optimised planting conditions.
- Sorted and graded harvests to enable correct processing and dispatch.
- Operated tractors and horticultural machinery to safely transport goods and equipment.
- Sewed plants and seeds using the latest soil science techniques.
Education
Level 2 - Photography
09.2023 -
Level 1 - Photography
09.2022 - 06.2023
NVQ Level 2 - Commercial Horticulture
09.1996 - 06.1998
Foundation Course - Communication Skills
09.1993 - 06.1995
GCSEs - Art & Design, English, Mathematics, Music & Science
09.1988 - 06.1993
Skills
- Time management
- Waste compaction
- Garbage loading
- Heavy lifting up to 75 kgs
- Debris removal
- Physical stamina
- Public and Professional relations
- Problem-solving
Additional Information
Certificate of Professional Competence - 12/12/2019
C1E Licence - 13/12/2019
First Aid - 2023
Looking to relocate to Barrow-in-Furness from Aug 2024.
Timeline
Boston College - Level 2, Photography
09.2023 -
Boston College - Level 1, Photography
09.2022 - 06.2023
Refuse vehicle driver - Boston Borough Council
11.2018 - Current
Forklift operator - Fogartys
01.2008 - 11.2018
Delivery driver - FW Gedney
09.2004 - 01.2008
Horticultural College Holbeach - NVQ Level 2, Commercial Horticulture
09.1996 - 06.1998
Horticultural technician - DJF& E Harrisons
07.1995 - 09.2004
Lincolnshire Youth Training - Foundation Course, Communication Skills
09.1993 - 06.1995
Thomas Middlecott Academy - GCSEs, Art & Design, English, Mathematics, Music & Science
09.1988 - 06.1993