Robert Sands
Dartford,Kent
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in technical documentation writing and laboratory equipment handling. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety compliance, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality control standards. Proficient in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and calibration, with a proven ability to build client relationships and deliver reliable decision making. Experienced in team training and reporting, aiming to leverage these skills towards enhancing operational efficiency and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technician
Cemex
03.2023 - 02.2026
- Provide customers with up-to-date technical data, ensuring clarity, accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Carry out on-site checks to identify, assess and resolve material or process related issues.
- Perform material gradings and quality testing to maintain consistent product standards.
- Complete internal and external audits in line with company, industry and regulatory requirements.
- Manage customer complaints by conducting thorough investigations and producing detailed technical reports.
- Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports for sites and customers, clearly outlining findings, trends and correction actions.
- Work closely with site teams and customers to improve quality performance and maintain professional relationships.
Picker/Driver
02.2015 - 03.2023
- Picker/ Driver for a small family run fruit and vegetable business.
- Maintained high standards of quality control on all picked and loaded produce.
- Built strong customer service relationships through reliability and attention to detail.
Stock controller
HSS Hire
Maidstone, Kent
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Regularly updated inventory records to ensure accuracy across supply chain processes.
- Managed stock levels to optimise overall business performance.
- Troubleshot issues during receiving and dispatching of goods, preventing delays.
- Coordinated with suppliers for replacements of damaged goods while updating records.
Security officer
Ministry of Defence
Sevenoaks, Kent
03.2005 - 12.2012
- Trained new members of the security team, raising overall team performance levels.
- Patrolled premises regularly, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Carried out health and safety risk assessments accurately for reducing potential hazards.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies for enhancing site security measures.
- Responded quickly to any disturbances or incidents on site whilst maintaining professional calmness.
- Provided assistance during fire safety checks, improving overall workplace safety.
- Maintained order by monitoring CCTV screens and reporting suspicious activities.
- Responded to alarms with swiftness, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Upheld strict access controls for ensuring building security.
Education
GCSEs - English, Math’s, History and Geography
Thamesview Secondary School
09.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
- Keen eye for detail, working well on my own and part of a team, punctual with excellent time keeping Enjoy problem solving
- Excellent communication skills Always professional and polite
- Technical documentation writing
- Laboratory equipment handling
- Reliable decision making
- Technical specification knowledge
- Safety protocol adherence
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Safety compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Team training
- Equipment calibration
- Client relationship building
- Reporting and documentation
Affiliations
- My only hobbies are my family really. I have been married for 21 years with two amazing talented children who i am so proud of with all they have achieved so far in life.
Timeline
Technician
Cemex
03.2023 - 02.2026
Picker/Driver
02.2015 - 03.2023
Stock controller
HSS Hire
01.2013 - 02.2015
Security officer
Ministry of Defence
03.2005 - 12.2012
GCSEs - English, Math’s, History and Geography
Thamesview Secondary School
09.1987 - 06.1991