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Richard John Cox

3 Pinfold Lane Repton, Derby,Derbyshire

Summary

Detail-oriented Warehouse Assistant with expertise in inventory management and order fulfilment. Demonstrates high accuracy in picking and packing while adhering to safety protocols. Proficient in equipment operation, including forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring timely dispatch and efficient stock movement. Maintains organized workspace to enhance workflow and collaborates effectively to meet strict deadlines.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Assistant

Incora
Derby, Derbyshire
01.2017 - 01.2026
  • Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
  • Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
  • Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
  • Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
  • Scanned, sorted and diverted packages to appropriate warehouse departments for ease of access and accurate tracking.
  • Prepared orders for dispatch, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and labelling of goods.
  • Understood warehouse product placement, enabling efficient picking and packing services.
  • Transported stock from warehouse and placed on shelves to replenish items.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of warehouse to support smooth workflow.
  • Reported missing or damaged items to management, quickly resolving stock issues to maintain production line efficiency.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, minimising damage to goods and ensuring timely dispatch.
  • Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays.
  • Tracked and recorded movement of goods using handheld scanners and warehouse management software.
  • Transferred materials weighing up to 10kg above head using safe manual lifting techniques.
  • Transported pallets and heavy stock using forklift equipment.
  • Identified and reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance team for prompt repair.
  • Recognised and reported defective material and equipment to warehouse supervisor.
  • Moved products using industrial trucks, forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
  • Operated warehouse machinery, including forklifts and pallet jacks, adhering to safety protocols.

Club Steward

Repton Royal British Legion
Derby, Derbyshire
10.2010 - 09.2016
  • Managed bar operations six days each week.
  • Supervised staff shifts to ensure smooth operations.
  • Provided customer service to enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Managed banking of takings twice weekly to ensure accurate financial records
  • Calculated employee wages accurately for payroll processing.
  • Cellar work and Drinks preparation. Ordering supplies.

Self Employed

Beck and Pollitzer Engineering
Derby, Derbyshire
06.2007 - 10.2010
  • Installation and repair of welding robots, steel working. LOLER trained for lifting equipment inspection.
  • Managed stock control and ordered supplies for mechanical and electrical works to ensure timely project execution.
  • Supported operations at Toyota site in Burnaston and Mitsubishi in Holland.
  • Worked consistently seven days weekly to ensure operational continuity.

Yard & Laboratory Manager

Mottrams Aluminium Ltd
Congleton
05.2005 - 05.2007
  • Oversaw daily operations to enhance overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Ensured smooth yard operation through effective task and priority management.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of and adhered to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Process Engineer

Norton Aluminium Ltd
Cannock, Staffordshire
04.2004 - 04.2005
  • Analysed production data using statistical process control tools to predict and prevent potential failures.
  • Inspected operating plants to identify strategies for performance improvement and maintenance.
  • Evaluated workflows to identify strategies for optimising labour utilisation.
  • Prepared reports analysing data and proposing solutions with assessed benefits and costs.

Technical / Foundry / Production Manager

Calder Aluminium Ltd
Derby, Derbyshire
01.1985 - 03.2004
  • Managed daily operations in production facility, optimising workflow to enhance efficiency and meet production targets.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline production processes, reducing downtime and costs.
  • Controlled operational output by implementing quality procedures throughout production.
  • Developed and maintained production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products to clients, supporting overall customer satisfaction.
  • Managed staff hiring and training to establish performance goals, fostering a skilled workforce aligned with operational needs.
  • Supervised a team of 50+ staff, providing training and development to foster a skilled workforce.

Education

GCSEs - GCE

Bemrose Grammar School
Derby, DER
1980

Skills

  • Picking and packing
  • Order picking
  • Manual handling
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Fork Lift Truck experience (40 years)
  • Willingness and ability to learn new tasks
  • Good timekeeper

Certification

  • Counter Balance Licence

Interests

  • Outdoor interest is Motor Sport
  • Many years of experience with computers
  • My main home interest is technology

Timeline

Warehouse Assistant

Incora
01.2017 - 01.2026

Club Steward

Repton Royal British Legion
10.2010 - 09.2016

Self Employed

Beck and Pollitzer Engineering
06.2007 - 10.2010

Yard & Laboratory Manager

Mottrams Aluminium Ltd
05.2005 - 05.2007

Process Engineer

Norton Aluminium Ltd
04.2004 - 04.2005

Technical / Foundry / Production Manager

Calder Aluminium Ltd
01.1985 - 03.2004

GCSEs - GCE

Bemrose Grammar School
Richard John Cox