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Richard Hindhaugh

Berwickshire

Summary

Reliable with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards.

Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, and attention to detail. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

QC Inspector

Eyemouth Freezers
Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders
2022.06 - 2025.09
  • Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
  • Graded materials clearly for correct onward processing.
  • Defined product quality standards and assessment criteria.
  • Collaborated with production teams to meet performance and productivity targets.
  • Kept databases updated with relevant technical documentation and reports.
  • Checked raw materials' quality met manufacturing requirements.
  • Ran product conformance testing with attention to quality.
  • Prepared correct sample quantities for analysis.
  • Recorded accurate test data for thorough, reliable reference.
  • Tested and classified materials according to detailed specifications.
  • Reported production issues for swift remedy, eliminating operational disruptions.

Production Worker

Eyemouth Freezers
Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders
2013.06 - 2018.09

Worked through 5 seasons through the pea harvests, doing various different jobs throughout, starting at freezer end, onto freezer cleaning, then on to inside hygiene. I also worked in packing area 1, which packed peas for various clients ready for distribution, also working in packing area 2 which involved vegetarian items, which were also packed and made ready for distribution.

Retail Sales Assistant

Border Carpets
Duns, The Scottish Borders
2007.03 - 2009.07
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Promptly greeted and assisted customers, tailoring service and sales style to suit personalised requirements.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.

Administrator

Rainbow International
Morpeth, Northumberland
2001.10 - 2005.11
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate service information.
  • Liaised with customers to resolve enquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Generated daily operations reports, presenting to management and advising required corrective actions and improvements.
  • Managed office supply inventory, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
  • Input current metrics into tracking documents and spreadsheets and prepared reports.
  • Created and submitted progress reports to upper management.
  • Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
  • Effectively managed incoming and outgoing mail to maximise office efficiency.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Drafted periodic reports to inform upper management on KPIs and operational issues.
  • Assisted clients with daily enquiries and addressed incoming correspondence to maintain timely responses.

Production Operative

AAF
Morpeth, Northumberland
1998.02 - 2000.08
  • Worked closely with production leads to ensure effective, efficient manufacturing and distribution processes.
  • Assembled items accurately and promptly, maintaining efficiency of fast-paced production lines.
  • Accurately labelled and packaged items.
  • Ensured full compliance with health and safety regulations, including appropriate use and disposal of hazardous substances.

Telesales Agent

BT
Gateshead, North Tyneside
1996.03 - 1997.08
  • Used targeted questioning techniques to determine customer needs and appropriate support.
  • Answered customer queries daily via inbound calls, emails and live chats.
  • Logged call details and customer information in secure systems, improving data collection measures.
  • Maintained accurate knowledge of current services to provide informative customer advice.

Data Input Clerk

Longbenton DSS
Longbenton, North Tyneside
1995.04 - 1995.11
  • Kept accurate and updated filing systems with financial data, statements and associated records.
  • Organised financial documentation and statements with detailed and accurate information about transactions.
  • Compiled [Type] data to inform and optimise decision-making.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality and information protection standards for data.

Production Operative

BALS Industrial Accessories
Ashington, Northumberland
1994.02 - 1994.10
  • Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
  • Assembled stainless steel, titanium and aluminium parts using jigs.
  • Verified correct metal temperature to avoid warping, shrinkage or distortion.
  • Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.

Production Operative

Lite-On
Ashington, Northumberland
1993.05 - 1993.10
  • Sorted through products on picking belt.
  • Assembled items accurately and promptly, maintaining efficiency of fast-paced production lines.
  • Understood assembly instructions for range of products.
  • Independently operated production line equipment.

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Adult Health and Social Care

Berwick College
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
03.2016

ECDL Level 1 and 2 - IT

J&J Training
Ashington, Northumberland
09.2001

NVQ Level 1 - Basic Computing

Mari Computer Training
Ashington, Northumberland
10.1997

A-Levels - IT

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1992

A-Levels - English

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1992

A-Levels - Mathematics

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1992

GCSEs - IT

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - English Literature

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - English Oral

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - Science

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - History

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - Media Studies

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - Drama

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - Mathematics

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

GCSEs - Business Administration

Hirst High School
Ashington, Northumberland
07.1991

Skills

  • Data recording
  • Visual inspections
  • Product tests
  • Reporting and analysis
  • Equipment operation
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Manual sorting

Timeline

QC Inspector

Eyemouth Freezers
2022.06 - 2025.09

Production Worker

Eyemouth Freezers
2013.06 - 2018.09

Retail Sales Assistant

Border Carpets
2007.03 - 2009.07

Administrator

Rainbow International
2001.10 - 2005.11

Production Operative

AAF
1998.02 - 2000.08

Telesales Agent

BT
1996.03 - 1997.08

Data Input Clerk

Longbenton DSS
1995.04 - 1995.11

Production Operative

BALS Industrial Accessories
1994.02 - 1994.10

Production Operative

Lite-On
1993.05 - 1993.10

NVQ Level 1 - Adult Health and Social Care

Berwick College

ECDL Level 1 and 2 - IT

J&J Training

NVQ Level 1 - Basic Computing

Mari Computer Training

A-Levels - IT

Hirst High School

A-Levels - English

Hirst High School

A-Levels - Mathematics

Hirst High School

GCSEs - IT

Hirst High School

GCSEs - English Literature

Hirst High School

GCSEs - English Oral

Hirst High School

GCSEs - Science

Hirst High School

GCSEs - History

Hirst High School

GCSEs - Media Studies

Hirst High School

GCSEs - Drama

Hirst High School

GCSEs - Mathematics

Hirst High School

GCSEs - Business Administration

Hirst High School
Richard Hindhaugh