Paul Smithies
Chopwell,Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
Dedicated professional with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to punctuality and reliability. Demonstrates a positive work attitude and is health and safety conscious, ensuring compliance with all regulations. Holds a full clean driving licence and digital tachograph card, adept at driving in difficult conditions with adaptable driving styles. Career goal includes leveraging skills in logistics or transportation to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV driver
Gate Gourmet
Newcastle upon Tyne
11.2023 - Current
- Working as part of a team catering aircraft, alongside both warehouse and driving responsibilities. Duties include:
- Driving 18 tonne rigid vehicles, whilst adhering to all Road Traffic Acts and airport by laws
- Carrying out vehicle checks as per protocol
- Searching and sealing of stores and catering equipment
- Loading and unloading of bar and catering equipment
- Packing of stores and other warehouse duties when required
- Liaising with cabin crew to ensure effective service
HGV driver
DNATA Catering
Newcastle upon Tyne, newcaslte
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Working as part of a team catering aircraft, alongside both warehouse and driving responsibilities. Duties include:
- Driving 18 tonne rigid vehicles, whilst adhering to all Road Traffic Acts and airport by laws
- Carrying out vehicle checks as per protocol
- Searching and sealing of stores and catering equipment
- Loading and unloading of bar and catering equipment
- Packing of stores and other warehouse duties when required
- Liaising with cabin crew to ensure effective service
Driver Hire Newcastle
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Working on a variety of HGV driving assignments, including Smith’s metals and Castle Scaffolding. Included multi drop.
Driving Instructor
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Teaching students on a one to one basis
- Providing guidance on skills required to pass both the practical and theory tests.
- Ensuring a sound working knowledge of the geographical area in which I teach.
Manpower/Xerox
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Working as part of a 9 man team servicing Digital Copiers, Laser printers, Solid Ink and Monochrome Printers. Duties Included:
- Servicing of Copiers and Printers
- Ordering of Parts.
- Upgrading Software and Firmware
- Liaising with Technical support for any up to date unresolved issues.
- Ensuring laptop has the latest Software and Firmware updates available
- Management of Engineers Car Kits available.
- Ensuring all Log books and ACA sheets are completed at the end of each call.
ICT Technician
Boston Spa Comprehensive School
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Working as part of a 3 man team undertaking shared responsibility for the running of the school network. Duties included:
- Ensuring the computers were maintained on a day basis and running correctly.
- Addition of new software and maintaining the schools printers.
- Building of new computers.
- Adding new users to the network and maintenance of the server.
- Configuration of over 100 laptops developing the ‘Laptop for Teachers Scheme’.
- Roll out of the new wireless system within the school.
- Management of the schools administration system.
CNC Operator
Spicer Speciality Axes Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Working as part of a team of up to 15 men with responsibility for the manufacture of engineering components. Duties included:
- Ensuring the effective running and first line maintenance of a variety of machining centres
- Responsibility for the building of specialist tools to drawing specifications.
- Training of operatives on the use of all machinery.
- Ensuring all manufactured products met agreed quality standards.
- Responsible for the ordering of tools for specific jobs as required.
- Ensuring the health and safety of own work area
CNC Setter/Operator
Brook Hansen, Leeds
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Responsibility for the day to day operation of a variety of machining centres and twin spindle lathes.
- Training of operatives.
- Responsible for providing a first aid support to staff onsite.
- Ensuring all completed components met quality assurance standards.
Plasterer / Labourer
Les Richmond Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1996
Education
Leeds College
01.2003 -
Computer Aided Design
Airedale and Wharfedale College
Leeds 01.1999 - 01.2000
CNC / NC Programming
Leeds College of Technology
Leeds 01.1998 - 01.1999
Maths, English, Science, Design and Technology
Boston Spa Comprehensive School
Leeds 01.1984 - 01.1989
Skills
- Keen Eye For Detail
- Punctual And Reliable
- Positive Work Attitude
- Health And Safety Conscious
- Full clean driving licence
- Digital tachograph card holder
- Driving in difficult conditions
- Reliable punctuality
- Adaptable driving styles
References
- Rory, Hunter, Service Delivery Manager, rory.hunter@dnata.com, 0191 2868594, Dnata Catering Uk, Newcastle Airport, NE13 8BZ, Maintenance Area
- Jackie, Nicholson, Unit Manager, jackie.nicholson@dnata.com, 0191 2868594, Dnata Catering Uk, Newcastle Airport, NE13 8BZ, Maintenance Area
Timeline
HGV driver
Gate Gourmet
11.2023 - Current
HGV driver
DNATA Catering
05.2022 - 11.2023
Driver Hire Newcastle
03.2022 - 05.2022
Driving Instructor
01.2009 - 01.2022
Manpower/Xerox
01.2006 - 01.2008
Leeds College
01.2003 -
ICT Technician
Boston Spa Comprehensive School
01.2003 - 01.2006
Computer Aided Design
Airedale and Wharfedale College
01.1999 - 01.2000
CNC Operator
Spicer Speciality Axes Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2002
CNC / NC Programming
Leeds College of Technology
01.1998 - 01.1999
CNC Setter/Operator
Brook Hansen, Leeds
01.1996 - 01.1999
Plasterer / Labourer
Les Richmond Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1996
Maths, English, Science, Design and Technology
Boston Spa Comprehensive School
01.1984 - 01.1989