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
2018.11 - 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
2008.01 - 2018.11
- 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
2004.09 - 2008.01
- 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
1995.07 - 2004.09
- 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
2023.09 -
Level 1 - Photography
2022.09 - 2023.06
NVQ Level 2 - Commercial Horticulture
1996.09 - 1998.06
Foundation Course - Communication Skills
1993.09 - 1995.06
GCSEs - Art & Design, English, Mathematics, Music & Science
1988.09 - 1993.06
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
2023.09 -
Boston College - Level 1, Photography
2022.09 - 2023.06
Refuse vehicle driver - Boston Borough Council
2018.11 - Current
Forklift operator - Fogartys
2008.01 - 2018.11
Delivery driver - FW Gedney
2004.09 - 2008.01
Horticultural College Holbeach - NVQ Level 2, Commercial Horticulture
1996.09 - 1998.06
Horticultural technician - DJF& E Harrisons
1995.07 - 2004.09
Lincolnshire Youth Training - Foundation Course, Communication Skills
1993.09 - 1995.06
Thomas Middlecott Academy - GCSEs, Art & Design, English, Mathematics, Music & Science
1988.09 - 1993.06