Stephen Darby
Sheffield,UK
Summary
Dedicated job seeker with proven organizational skills and a commitment to team success. Extensive experience in warehouse and manufacturing settings, contributing to efficient production processes. Strong work ethic and readiness to support company objectives.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Foundry core maker
William Lee Ltd
Dronfield, Derbyshire
2023.04 - Current
- Analysed project specifications to ensure accurate product outcomes.
- Achieved high-level competency in oil sand and green sand moulding methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety guidelines and procedures.
- Streamlined core making processes through continuous learning and skill development.
- Delivered outputs on time by maintaining consistent focus during work hours.
- Utilised hand tools effectively for core sculpting and finishing according to requirements.
- Sustained cleanliness of working area after each shift, upholding hygiene standards.
conductor
Stagecoach
SHEFFIELD
2022.04 - 2025.08
- Worked to ensure a positive and hassle-free customer experience.
- Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Identified and maximized sales opportunities, and increased customer retention rates.
Bus driver
FIRSTGROUP
Sheffield
1998.04 - 2022.04
- Assisted passengers with needs and provided general information to passengers when requested.
- Implemented safety rules on the bus and performed practice drills as necessary.
- Maintained excellent attendance record consistently arriving to work on time
- Achieved high levels of customer service to elderly,infirm and especially disabled passengers
Metalsmith
Tether Manufacturing Ltd
1989.05 - 1998.04
- Piecing together components made from pewter and soldering them together to make the end products of Tankards ,hip flasks and tea and coffee sets
Metalsmith
Wardle & Mathews
1985.03 - 1989.04
- Started here as an apprentice metalsmith and learnt new skills but the old ways from what they call in the trade little mesters. Peiceing together cut out flat forms of pewter reshaping them and soldering together to make the end product. tankards..hip flasks.
Machinist and Forge
Thomas Meldrums
sheffield
1978.05 - 1985.04
- Consistently met productivity targets through working to my best abilities while operating machinery safely and responsibly.Ensured quality standards through meticulous attention and precision throughout. As my abilities grew my manager moved me around the factory and forge applying my new found skills as to cover employees whilst away or sick.
Education
Brook Comprehensive School
Sheffield 1972.09 - 1978.05
Skills
- Manufacturing experience
- Machinery operation
- Power and hand tools
- Assembly and production
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
Hobbies and Interests
Football Cycling Swimming
Languages
Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
Foundry core maker
William Lee Ltd
2023.04 - Current
conductor
Stagecoach
2022.04 - 2025.08
Bus driver
FIRSTGROUP
1998.04 - 2022.04
Metalsmith
Tether Manufacturing Ltd
1989.05 - 1998.04
Metalsmith
Wardle & Mathews
1985.03 - 1989.04
Machinist and Forge
Thomas Meldrums
1978.05 - 1985.04
Brook Comprehensive School
1972.09 - 1978.05