Russell Watson
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Personal Profile A confident and efficient warehouse operative with 30 years' stores/stock control experience including 13 years in a supervisory role. Relevant Key Skills Experienced supervisor .Driving licence experience driving light goods vehicles Customer service experience .
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse Operative/Driver
FPS
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Perfectly stacked and arranged deliveries to ensure proper item security and staff safety.
Warehouse Operative
Motor Parts Direct
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Picking/Packing/Despatch goods
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Perfectly stacked and arranged deliveries to ensure proper item security and staff safety.
- Exceeded targets for items picked by performing thorough checks to maintain excellent quality assurance.
- Accurately collected goods from various warehouse locations, working with precision and care to minimise order errors.
Warehouse Operative
L'Oreal(Agency Work)
Nottingham, East Midlands
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Picking goods - mail order duties
- Loading /unloading lorries
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Perfectly stacked and arranged deliveries to ensure proper item security and staff safety.
Warehouse Operative
Microlise(Agency Work)
Nottingham, East Midlands
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Order stock - stock control
- Picking and packing of goods
- Driving duties
Warehouse Operative
County Supplies(Agency Work)
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness in working areas, meeting compliance standards for health, safety and hygiene regulations.
- Independently worked through high-volume orders using initiative and self-motivation, consistently hitting deadline targets.
- Undertook regular stock checks to ensure quality and safety standards for continued compliance.
Distribution Operative
Marks & Spencer
Derbyshire, Derbyshire
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Followed precise orders to assist with continuous flow of goods coming in and out of distribution centre.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
- Operated controls to transfer loose materials between transport and storage containers.
Stores Operative
Hardstaff
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
03.2009 - 09.2012
- Managed stock within set minimum and maximum levels to serve customers without over-extending finances.
- Kept business in compliance with internal controls, industry regulations and health and safety requirements.
- Directed retail and wholesale operations, scrutinising and improving existing processes to boost efficiency.
Stores Person
Games Warehouse
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2006 - 02.2009
- Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
- Accurately staged and sorted products for loading, improving timely dispatch processes.
- Kept accurate stock records using warehouse inventory management software.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness in working areas, meeting compliance standards for health, safety and hygiene regulations.
Customer Service Advisor
Machine Mart
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Offered detailed advice on product and service benefits.
- Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
- Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
Recruitment And Training Officer
Castle Engineering
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2000 - 08.2004
- Designed, developed and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than [Number] vacancies [Timeframe].
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of high-performing candidates.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
Warehouse Operative
VF Northern Europe
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
08.1999 - 02.2000
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
Stores Supervisor
Quadrant Video
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.1996 - 08.1999
- Supervised and led [Number] department managers and [Number] shop floor employees.
- Built loyal customer bases by delivering excellent service and ensuring availability of in-demand products.
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
- Recruited and trained motivated, hard-working staff for new stores.
Customer Service
British Gas
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Managed resource and capacity planning to support forecasted business needs.
- Planned staff rotas to meet customer needs whilst remaining under budget.
- Implemented personal development programmes to enhance staff capabilities and satisfaction.
- Reviewed processes and practices regularly to achieve business goals.
Store Supervisor
Fine Wires
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.1982 - 12.1992
- Drove customer retention by analysing feedback and KPI data.
- Facilitated smooth store operations, performing daily opening and closing functions, including stock counting, cleaning and cashing up.
- Resolved complaints to achieve full customer satisfaction.
- Performed risk assessments and security checks to comply with health and safety legislation.
- Coached team to deliver top-quality customer service and uphold brand values.
- Managed stock levels to maximise sales opportunities.
- Introduced employee incentive programmes, increasing store revenue and improving staff retention.
Warehouse Operative
VF Northern Europe
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
06.1977 - 01.1982
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Exceeded targets for items picked by performing thorough checks to maintain excellent quality assurance.
- Optimised storage areas to maximise access and meet different weight, size or shape requirements.
Education
GCSEs -
Colonel Frank Seely School
Nottingham, NGM1977
Skills
- Picking, packing and dispatching
- Delivery operations
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Stocktaking
- Team player
- Efficient and proactive
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
- Safe and efficient driving
- Logistics
- Warehouse picking
- Self-motivated
- Manual handling
- Palletising
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse environment safety
Timeline
Warehouse Operative/Driver
FPS
10.2022 - 03.2023
Warehouse Operative
Motor Parts Direct
01.2022 - 09.2022
Warehouse Operative
L'Oreal(Agency Work)
01.2021 - 12.2021
Warehouse Operative
Microlise(Agency Work)
04.2017 - 10.2020
Warehouse Operative
County Supplies(Agency Work)
02.2015 - 03.2017
Distribution Operative
Marks & Spencer
09.2012 - 01.2015
Stores Operative
Hardstaff
03.2009 - 09.2012
Stores Person
Games Warehouse
01.2006 - 02.2009
Customer Service Advisor
Machine Mart
08.2004 - 01.2006
Recruitment And Training Officer
Castle Engineering
02.2000 - 08.2004
Warehouse Operative
VF Northern Europe
08.1999 - 02.2000
Stores Supervisor
Quadrant Video
01.1996 - 08.1999
Customer Service
British Gas
01.1993 - 01.1996
Store Supervisor
Fine Wires
01.1982 - 12.1992
Warehouse Operative
VF Northern Europe
06.1977 - 01.1982
GCSEs -
Colonel Frank Seely School