Paul Race
Upperby,Cumbria
Summary
I am an able bodied worker who enjoys challenges and is not afraid of hard work. I am organised and maintain Health and Safety regulations while ensuring stock efficiency.
I keep myself physically fit by going to the gym, walking the dog and being mobile as often as possible.
I enjoy a physical, hands on job.
Trustworthy and reliable, a team worker who can work on own initiative when required.
My timekeeping is impeccable. I learn quick and am always open to learning.
I am reasonably flexible regarding work availability.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Alarm Technician
Churches Fire and Security
Carlisle, Cumbria
03.2023 - Current
- Daily, I will drive my works van to and from numerous sites around the north of England; servicing and maintaining safe operation of Fire and Intruder alarms.
- I ensure my van is safely and securely stocked with sufficient stock and products required for my day to day operation. Anything used is re-ordered to ensure efficiency for future requirements.
- I speak to my management, staff and customers on a daily basis, offering advice or solutions or requesting information and assistance when required.
Postal worker
Royal Mail
Carlisle, Cumbria
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Progressed to work directly for Royal Mail. Sorting mail and parcels for deliveries, plus being taught how to operate sorting machines, parcel belt machine and pda’s for other delivery options. Worked many night shifts as well as almost each weekend.
- Became a postal van driver for collections and would drive when required, throughout Cumbria.
- Recorded deliveries and collections punctually for accurate record-keeping.
Angard
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Part time basis through the Angard agency, worked alongside Royal Mail staff in Carlisle mail centre sorting variety of mail from letters to parcels.
General Operative/Ground Worker
Story Construction
Carlisle, Cumbria
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Again, a general operative/ground worker, assisting lead man, ganger and site agent in all aspects of groundwork and also home building duties too. Working on own when given chores and as part of a team when assistance was required. Manual duties and physically challenging role kept me active with lots of heavy lifting and moving equipment.
- I ensured H and S was adhered to at all times, including when driving and collecting or delivering to various sites throughout Cumbria.
- All stock and products were replenished via re-ordering when used or transferred.
Ground Worker/General Operative
JN Bentley
Carlisle
01.2016 - 12.2016
- As a ground worker/general operative, my main duties were to provide assistance to the lead man and site agent in all aspects of civil works. Keeping the worksite neat and tidy as well as being safe was a vital part of my duties.
Gas Craftsperson
Northern Gas Networks
Cumbria
01.2001 - 12.2016
- As a team leader, I oversaw myself and other employees in my duty. I qualified as a gas main layer which placed me as a craftsperson. I could lay mains, gas services and answer emergency calls.
- I would drive my works van to various sites throughout the north of England, attending gas escapes and making safe and repairing where required.
- I would ensure my van was fully and safely stocked daily, making it as efficient as possible via stock rotation and re-ordering when necessary.
- I would converse daily with management, members of public and customers and deal with any questions or queries immediately.
Call Centre Operative
British Telecom
Carlisle
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Main role was simply to answer telephone calls in a professional manner, ensuring correct information was gathered from caller and correct information given back to the caller.
Shelf Stacker
Tesco
Carlisle
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Main duty was to ensure correctly stocked and filled freezers in a major superstore. Employed on a part time basis I started to progress toward management training, but lack of hours curtailed my progression.
Assistant Chef
Dukes 92
Manchester
01.1999 - 12.1999
- I would take the role of head chef when the head chef was off. I had to supervise upwards of three staff in the kitchen with myself. I would also liaise with management regarding additional bookings and stock ordering. I would also liaise with the public and delivery employees. I would maintain a pristine kitchen and safe working area.
Kitchen Supervisor
Busters
Manchester
01.1998 - 12.1999
- As kitchen supervisor, I was in charge of upward from 7 staff. I would liaise with management, staff and members of the public. I was also in charge of ordering stock and making duty rotas alongside the managers of the restaurant. I would maintain a spotless and highly efficient kitchen.
Machine Operator
Building Products
Trafford Park, Manchester
01.1997 - 12.1998
- My main duty was to operate a latex product machine, creating from specific menus, special products using many different chemicals and different qualities. Alongside this main duty, I also worked as part of a team maintaining stock and tidiness in the warehouse and aiding in the dispatch area.
Store Supervisor
Iceland
Old Trafford, Manchester
01.1994 - 12.1997
- My duties involved creating new working rotas, stock ordering, shelf stacking, warehouse maintenance, freezer and chiller temperature checks on a regular basis. Stock control, and banking duties were also big duties for me to operate and delegate.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain sufficient stock levels.
- Trained new employees, leading to competent store personnel.
- Enforced health and safety standards resulting in a safe workplace.
- Boosted sales performance through effective upselling strategies on shop floor.
- Provided excellent customer service, contributing to repeat business from loyal customers.
Factory Operative
F Duerr and Sons
Old Trafford, Manchester
01.1993 - 12.1994
- My main duty was packing and stacking pallets of jam ready for delivery all over the country and the world. Alongside my main duty, I assisted the machine operators from time to time in running the lines on various production lines.
Education
COTAC C&G TRAVEL AGENCY COMPETENCY
SOUTH TRAFFORD COLLEGE
01.1991 - 01.1992
GCSE’s - ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LITERATURE, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, FRENCH, HOME ECONOMICS
LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
01.1986 - 01.1991
Skills
- Inventory management
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Resourcefulness
- Time management
Custom
- NCO (2) Main Layer, Lapsed
- GSO (2) Service Layer, Lapsed
- Basic First Aid, Lapsed
- Plus 5 Tonne 360 Excavator, Lapsed
- SCO 1, 2 & 5, Lapsed
- NRSWA 1-6 & 9, Lapsed
- Fire Fighting, Lapsed
- Basic Food and Hygiene, Lapsed
- Counterbalance FLT Licence, Lapsed
Timeline
Alarm Technician
Churches Fire and Security
03.2023 - Current
Postal worker
Royal Mail
11.2020 - 03.2023
Angard
06.2019 - 11.2020
General Operative/Ground Worker
Story Construction
01.2017 - 01.2020
Ground Worker/General Operative
JN Bentley
01.2016 - 12.2016
Gas Craftsperson
Northern Gas Networks
01.2001 - 12.2016
Call Centre Operative
British Telecom
01.2000 - 12.2001
Shelf Stacker
Tesco
01.1999 - 12.2000
Assistant Chef
Dukes 92
01.1999 - 12.1999
Kitchen Supervisor
Busters
01.1998 - 12.1999
Machine Operator
Building Products
01.1997 - 12.1998
Store Supervisor
Iceland
01.1994 - 12.1997
Factory Operative
F Duerr and Sons
01.1993 - 12.1994
COTAC C&G TRAVEL AGENCY COMPETENCY
SOUTH TRAFFORD COLLEGE
01.1991 - 01.1992
GCSE’s - ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LITERATURE, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, FRENCH, HOME ECONOMICS
LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
01.1986 - 01.1991
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