Robert Spicer
Hull
Summary
Dedicated and skilled delivery professional with a strong commitment to cleanliness and delivery accuracy. Proficient in GPS usage, manual transmission driving, and safe driving practices, ensuring timely and efficient multi-drop and overnight deliveries. Holds a forklift certification and adept at pallet truck operation, demonstrating adaptability to various weather conditions. Known for a friendly demeanour and responsible driving, with a focus on self-motivation for lone working. Career goals include enhancing logistics efficiency through innovative solutions while maintaining high standards of safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Delivery driver/ Factory labourer
Armstrong Group
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2022.07 - 2026.03
- Observed traffic regulations diligently while on duty, assisting in minimising traffic violation penalties.
- Handled customer complaints with care, aiding in the restoration of trust in service quality.
- Delivered quality customer service, contributing positively to company reputation.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness for a polished and professional appearance.
- In the factory assembling kitchen carcasses ready for delivery.
- keeping factory and workstation tidy.
- loading and unloading vehicles
Cook
Whittington & Cat
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2021.03 - 2021.10
- Coordinated efficiently with wait staff for smooth dining experience for customers.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
- Cooked and plated meals whilst adhering to presentation guidelines set by head chef.
- Followed strict dietary requirements when preparing food for customers with allergies or health concerns.
- Maintained hygiene standards in kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Received and verified food deliveries, placing items in proper kitchen areas or storage.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
Cleaning worker/ admin
Spring Cleaning Services
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2013.01 - 2020.11
- All aspects of residential cleaning.
- Shampooing carpets, using cleaning chemicals correctly.
- Kept cleaning materials and equipment in clear, organised storage.
- Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
- Clearing debris from properties
- Weekly service cleaning apartment block including bin areas and underground garage.
- Replacing bulbs and general maintenance.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines during all cleaning activities.
- Scrubbed hard floors using machines, resulting in sparkling finishes.
- Took care of minor repairs whilst performing routine maintenance tasks.
- Admin including invoicing clients and book keeping.
- Chasing up payments.
Factory worker/ Hydrostatic tester
Broady Valves
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2003.09 - 2012.05
- Water testing castings for porosity by capping off, filling with water and applying air pressure.
- Cleaning work spaces and general factory. including toilets.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from lorries, minimising damage to stock.
- Moving palletised castings through production stages,
- Using overhead cranes.
- Lifted heavy weights using best moving and handling practices to avoid injury.
- Resposabilities for keeping the vending machines regularly stocked for the workforce.
- Ensured safety protocols for reducing on-site accidents.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, promoted a safe working environment.
Factory line worker
Greencore
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2002.07 - 2003.08
- Worked on assembly line, improving overall speed of food production process.
- Filling production lines, taking cakes off rolling ovens.
- Producing cheese cakes, bread & butter puds, filling pastry cases with fruit.
- Reported any safety concerns promptly, maintaining safe working environment for all workers.
- Covered shift breaks and other production areas to minimise disruptions.
- Followed established protocols for machine operation, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Adhered to food handling procedures, contributing towards zero contamination incidents.
Factory production worker
Bluebird/ Needlers confectionery
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
1999.02 - 2001.12
- Loaded raw materials onto machines, facilitating continuous production.
- Produced caramel toffee by cooking raw ingredients in copper vats.
- Once cooked pouring out onto cooling beds and cooled till supple.
- Then transferred to knurling machine which rolls to toffee to a point where it is then fed into a cut and wrap machine.
- Refilling reels with sweet wrapper film.
- Reducing waste by efficiently utilising raw materials during production process..
- Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
Recycling worker
Biffa
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
1998.02 - 1999.02
- Working as part of a team removing items from a rolling conveyor.
- Items such as glass, cardboard, metal and paper.
- Reduced waste by sorting materials into appropriate categories.
- Sorted recyclables, ensuring efficient processing.
- Adhered to company guidelines whilst handling hazardous materials resulting in a safe working environment.
Factory production worker
Hewetsons
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
1991.11 - 1997.08
- Producing chipboard floor panel wrapped in tin.
- Assisted in assembly line operations, improved production output.
- Performed minor machine repairs, ensured uninterrupted workflow.
- Inspected products to maintain high quality standards.
- Documented daily production activities in detailed reports accurately.
- Followed compliance guidelines for safe operation of machinery.
- Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for clear and safe working environment.
- Collected finished work at end of production lines and moved to locations for storage or shipping.
Process operator
Reckitt & Coleman
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
1989.10 - 1991.11
- Producing firelighters from raw materials to finished product.
- Also worked in crystal air dept & deep clean.
- Loaded raw materials into machinery with precision, enabling accurate processing results.
- Performed regular machine cleaning tasks to prolong equipment life span.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, resulting in precise manufacturing outcomes.
- Helped smooth running of daily tasks by replenishing supplies.
- Collected finished work at end of production lines and moved to locations for storage or shipping.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into machines, applying safe loading techniques to avoid damage.
Soldier
HM Armed Forces
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
1983.09 - 1989.09
- Infantryman
- 81mm Mortarman
- Ensured readiness of troops by conducting regular drills and exercises.
- Achieved high level of fitness with rigorous physical training.
- Carried out maintenance tasks, keeping all equipment in optimal condition.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment.
- Trained in combat and weaponry to meet field demands.
- Prepared for military action with short notice. Spearhead.
- Fueled and prepared vehicles for military action.
- Kept explosives and munitions safe and secure.
Education
GCSEs -
Andrew Marvell senior school
Hull 1979.09 - 1982.04
Skills
- Self-Motivation for lone working
- Cleanliness commitment
- Delivery accuracy
- GPS usage capability
- Forklift certification
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Safe driving practice
- Manual handling
- Manual transmission driving
- Vehicle fuelling
- Pallet truck operation
- Friendly demeanour
- Overnight deliveries
- Multi-drop deliveries
- Responsible driving
Affiliations
- Book Keeping
- Rugby League
- Pc's
Timeline
Delivery driver/ Factory labourer
Armstrong Group
2022.07 - 2026.03
Cook
Whittington & Cat
2021.03 - 2021.10
Cleaning worker/ admin
Spring Cleaning Services
2013.01 - 2020.11
Factory worker/ Hydrostatic tester
Broady Valves
2003.09 - 2012.05
Factory line worker
Greencore
2002.07 - 2003.08
Factory production worker
Bluebird/ Needlers confectionery
1999.02 - 2001.12
Recycling worker
Biffa
1998.02 - 1999.02
Factory production worker
Hewetsons
1991.11 - 1997.08
Process operator
Reckitt & Coleman
1989.10 - 1991.11
Soldier
HM Armed Forces
1983.09 - 1989.09
GCSEs -
Andrew Marvell senior school
1979.09 - 1982.04