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R Barclay

Desborough,Northamptonshire

Summary

Enthusiastic individual focusing on gaining practical experience in Any Field. Capable of supporting projects and tasks through strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving. Eager to contribute to team success and learn new processes.


Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Midlands
Kettering, Northamptonshire
07.2025 - 09.2025

Learn all aspects of driving a bus including passing PCV case studies, Large vehicle hazard perception, Large vehicle driving theory, Driver CPC mod 4 and Large vehicle reversing tests (all passed).


Store Colleague

Tesco Extra
Kettering, Northamptonshire
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assisted customers with product selection, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Employed safe working practices, promoting a secure environment for both staff and customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing queries and resolving complaints swiftly.
  • Cleaned and tidied salesfloor to maintain order and enhance customer shopping experiences.
  • Answered customer enquiries, explaining store policies and checking inventory for desired products.
  • Guided customers to locate products or alternative items.
  • Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
  • Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.

Shoe maker

Cheaney Shoes
Desborough, Northamptonshire
06.1982 - 11.2024

For many years (39+) I worked as a skiving machine operator, then transferred to a different department where i became a blocking machine operator.

  • Ensured consistency in shoe quality by strictly adhering to company standards and guidelines.
  • Conducted routine checks on machinery to prevent malfunctions or breakdowns, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Kept workspace tidy and organised, maintaining optimum productivity levels.

Education

CSEs -

Rothwell Secondary Modern
Rothwell, Northamptonshire

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel charts and pivot tables

Certification

I have a number of years experience as a skiving machine operator, although I received no certificates.

For my work as a trainee bus driver I received certificates for PCV driver case study, Large vehicle hazard perception, Large vehicle driving theory, CPC module 4 and Module 3A Large vehicle off-road manoeuvres (Reversing).

Custom

I have built a number of websites for as football game I ran and before moving the game online i kept track of people score in Excel.

Affiliations

  • Computing
  • Archery

Timeline

Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Midlands
07.2025 - 09.2025

Store Colleague

Tesco Extra
01.2025 - 07.2025

Shoe maker

Cheaney Shoes
06.1982 - 11.2024

CSEs -

Rothwell Secondary Modern
R Barclay