Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Affiliations
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Will Barnsley

Brierley Hill

Summary

A reliable and hardworking warehouse operative with proven experience in inventory management, order fulfilment, and warehouse operations. Skilled in forklift and stock picker operation, stock control, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Dedicated to accuracy, efficiency, and contributing to a team environment to meet deadlines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Warehouse operative

Harvey Norman
Brierley Hill, Dudley
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • This involves receiving, checking, and storing incoming goods, accurately picking and packing orders, and preparing items for dispatch.
  • I operate a forklift to safely move and organize stock, assist with loading and unloading deliveries, and support overall warehouse efficiency.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations consistently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse to support a safe working environment.
  • Reported missing or damaged items to management, quickly resolving stock issues to maintain production line efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase efficiency.
  • Managed inventory movements to process incoming shipments and organise storage areas.

Loader/bagger

Ashley Manor Upholstery
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • This involved loading and unloading upholstered furniture and materials, ensuring all items are securely packed for transport, and checking delivery notes to confirm accuracy.
  • Collaborated with production and delivery teams to coordinate schedules.
  • Performed all warehouse duties and tasks using proper lifting and manual handling techniques.
  • Maintained a tidy and safe work environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Accurately followed verbal and written directions.
  • Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays.
  • Assisted team proactively with transporting, lifting and handling cargo.

Line feeder

G-plan
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supplied production line with essential materials and components to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely delivery to workstations.
  • Responded to changing requirements by collaborating with team members.
  • Worked flexibly and in adherence to health and safety practices.
  • Followed strict health and safety guidelines to minimise risk of accidents on the shop floor.

Trainee scaffolder

SBBS Scaffolding (now Opus)
01.2021 - 12.2021

Cleaner

Pro Metro Operations
01.2020 - 12.2021

Birch Tree Inn
01.2020 - 12.2021

Education

Barbering Level 2 Diploma -

Halesowen COLLEGE
01.2019 - 01.2020

GCSE’s -

Thorns Collegiate Academy
01.2014 - 01.2019

Skills

  • Inventory audit procedures
  • Warehouse equipment handling
  • Heavy lifting capability
  • Pallet jack use
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Warehouse operations

Certification

  • Fork lift license
  • Picker license
  • Manual handling
  • Working at heights
  • RWM 200 multi baling machine
  • Roll on off compactor ET-7694



References

Mark Douglas , Harvey Norman Warehouse, Merry Hill, Dudley,DY5 1SY.  Mark.douglas@uk.harveynorman.com, 07546813925


Steve Cartwright, Ashley Manor Upholstery Ltd, Woodside Industrial Estate, Pedmore Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0RL, steve.cartwright@ashleymanor.co.uk, 01384 486800


Jenson Bloomer, Former Police Inspector, 4 Sedgeford Close, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 0HD, Jensonbloomer@hotmail.co.uk, 07711065298

Affiliations

  • socialising, playing football and darts. I also enjoy keeping active and going to the gym.

Timeline

Warehouse operative

Harvey Norman
07.2024 - 06.2025

Loader/bagger

Ashley Manor Upholstery
01.2023 - 01.2024

Line feeder

G-plan
01.2022 - 01.2023

Trainee scaffolder

SBBS Scaffolding (now Opus)
01.2021 - 12.2021

Cleaner

Pro Metro Operations
01.2020 - 12.2021

Birch Tree Inn
01.2020 - 12.2021

Barbering Level 2 Diploma -

Halesowen COLLEGE
01.2019 - 01.2020

GCSE’s -

Thorns Collegiate Academy
01.2014 - 01.2019
Will Barnsley