Richard Gillam
Wrexham
Summary
Experience in effective communication with complex individuals within uncertain environments both in a team and on my own.
Experienced factory operative who works tirelessly to achieve excellent quality standards within tight deadlines. I offer an excellent eye for detail throughout all factory duties to continually achieve operational targets, adhering to strict health and safety protocols and ensuring a clean and tidy work environment.
I'm also experienced in maintaining and repairing factory machinery stemming from my background as an apprentice electrical and mechanical engineer.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
FINISHING OPERATIVE (straightening)
Tritech
Wrexham, North Wales
05.2022 - Current
- Prioritise tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Provide leadership and direction within the team in the absence of a team leader.
- Supporting new hires throughout their training process to ensure they are successful within their job role.
- Fostering positive team relationships through communication, training and support.
- Perform routine checks to ensure equipment is calibrated and functional.
- Maintaining a safe workspace, reducing risk of accidents and injuries.
- Following detailed engineering procedures and using a variety of hand tools to adjust and dress castings to ensure that they meet specifications required.
- Ensure casting are inspected and manufacturing sheet details are logged alongside their respective measurements to ensure long term traceability.
WAREHOUSEMAN/FORKLIFT DRIVER
Timber Art Design
Wrexham, northwales
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted in inventory counts for accurate record keeping.
- Recorded data into computerised systems for efficient tracking and reporting.
- Coordinated with other team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Inspected equipment regularly, ensuring operational safety standards met.
- Loaded and unloaded goods to prevent damage or loss.
- Ensured correct shipping procedures followed, reducing errors or delays in delivery.
- Packed orders accurately, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment for health and safety compliance.
FINISHING OPERATIVE (straightening)
Tritech
Wrexham, north wales
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed strict safety protocols to promote a hazard-free environment.
- Followed engineering procedures to ensure castings are set within specification using a variety of hand tools
- Achieved smooth finish on products with careful operation of finishing tools.
- Coordinated with team members for efficient workflow management.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
CARETAKER/GROUNDSKEEPER
Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group
wrexham, north wales
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Promptly completed additional tasks, working flexibly outside normal contracted hours when required.
- Handled overall responsibility for grounds, building and equipment care and maintenance.
- Proactively assessed grounds and identified additional maintenance tasks.
- Preserved the quality and cleanliness of grounds through grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding and leaf clearing.
- Closely managed cleaning product inventories for consistently well-stocked supplies.
- Managed bin areas and litter-picking, following building guidelines to guarantee waste material was handled in a safe and hygienic manner.
- Identified concerns with facilities, including repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
CARE PRACTITIONER
Bryn Melyn Care
Telford, Shropshire
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Effective communication with complex individuals in uncertain environments.
- Careful communication of sensitive and potentially triggering topics with young persons parents.
- Supervised and monitored activities to identify issues with emotional or physical development.
- Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all young people based on their age, interests and abilities.
- Following strictly to General Data Protection Regulations.
- Remaining calm and composed in the face of stressful situations.
- Acted as a positive role model to young persons, carers and colleagues.
- Established trusting, respectful relationships with young people, offering security and comfort within a care home.
MACHINE OPERATOR/APPRENTICE MULTI SKILLED ENGINEER
Wrexham wire
Wrexham
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Wrexham wire | Wrexham , Wrexham county borough.
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
- Maintained good housekeeping practices on machines and within work area, complying with all company and safety rules and regulations.
- Studied standard operating procedures for Rotadies, Bull Blocks, Rotalays and Multiholer machines, adjusting use to increase productivity and longevity.
- Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
- Sought continual personal development, acquiring, and practicing new skills such as welding and mechanical engineering.
- Moved goods around warehouse using pole trucks, counterbalance forklift trucks and gantry cranes ensuring adherence to health and safety policies at all times.
- Maintained excellent cleanliness of working areas to meet health and safety best practices.
- Ensured appropriate clothing and protective gear was worn at all times to uphold high safety standards.
SHOP FLOOR ASSISTANT/WAREHOUSEMAN
ASDA
Wrexham
09.2008 - 06.2017
- Asda | Wrexham, Wrexham county borough.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.
- Sought opportunities to up-sell and add-on additional merchandise.
- Sustained safety protocols while delivering proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material use.
- Effectively operated counterbalance, reach as well as articulated forklift equipment to load and unload vehicles, practicing safe and secure loading methods to avoid damage.
- Optimized warehouse efficiencies, performing daily maintenance and checks on forklift equipment to ensure proper working order.
- Optimized storage areas to maximize access and meet the needs of different types of products with specific weight, size, or shape concerns.
- Perfectly stacked deliveries to ensure consistent security of items and safety of others.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Ritter uk Ltd
Wrexham
05.2008 - 09.2008
- Ritter uk | Wrexham, Wrexham county borough.
- Accurately identified and addressed machinery malfunctions to maintain production line efficiencies.
- Conducted constant quality and production checks to verify product conformance to set quality standards.
- Operated, cleaned and inspected vacuum moulding equipment to highest standards to consistently maximize production outputs.
- Operated vacuum moulding and box loading machinery carefully and safely, carrying out appropriate inspections as required.
- Moved goods around warehouse using pallet trucks, always ensuring adherence to health and safety policies.
- Maintained excellent cleanliness of working areas to meet health and safety best practices.
HGV MECHANIC ASSISTANT
S&S commercials
Wrexham
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Commercials | Wrexham, Wrexham county borough.
- Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement or other maintenance requirements.
- Conducted routine maintenance activities, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid replacements and bulb changes.
- Performed minor structural repairs such as bracket replacements, trailer curtain repairs, trailer roof repairs and replacing of rivets.
- Promoted shop safety by cleaning work areas and removing hazardous materials.
- Checking of tyre condition on vehicles and replacing, grooving and balancing where needed.
- Ensured work areas and tool boxes were kept clean and clutter free to ensure safety and fluidity within the workshop.
Education
GCSE -
Ysgol Clywedog
Wrexham06.2007
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Initiative taking
- Mental agility
- Time management
- Conscientious attitude
- Issue resolution
Timeline
FINISHING OPERATIVE (straightening)
Tritech
05.2022 - Current
WAREHOUSEMAN/FORKLIFT DRIVER
Timber Art Design
01.2022 - 05.2022
FINISHING OPERATIVE (straightening)
Tritech
08.2021 - 01.2022
CARETAKER/GROUNDSKEEPER
Rhyd Broughton Veterinary Group
08.2021 - 09.2021
CARE PRACTITIONER
Bryn Melyn Care
09.2020 - 07.2021
MACHINE OPERATOR/APPRENTICE MULTI SKILLED ENGINEER
Wrexham wire
06.2017 - 09.2020
SHOP FLOOR ASSISTANT/WAREHOUSEMAN
ASDA
09.2008 - 06.2017
MACHINE OPERATOR
Ritter uk Ltd
05.2008 - 09.2008
HGV MECHANIC ASSISTANT
S&S commercials
06.2005 - 08.2007
GCSE -
Ysgol Clywedog
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