Stephen Goddard
Runcorn,UK
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in warehouse operations and logistics. Proven expertise in inventory control, order fulfillment, and production line management, leading to significant defect reduction and process enhancements. Strong commitment to quality and compliance with health and safety standards. Effective communicator and team player, consistently meeting deadlines in high-pressure environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Casual / Agency Worker
Royal Mail
Warrington, Cheshire
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Supported high-volume mail sorting operations across multiple processing lines.
- Ensured workflow continuity by maintaining line availability and feeding sorting belts.
- Executed manual handling and heavy lifting in fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Prepared sorting lines for shifts and assisted with wagon loading and dispatch.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, ensuring safe manual handling practices.
- Operated under tight deadlines, maintaining accuracy during peak demand periods.
Career Break
N/A
Runcorn, Cheshire
09.2015 - 12.2020
- Arranged for period away from employment, supported by independent funding.
Quality Control Supervisor
Encirc Glass
Chester, Cheshire
07.2005 - 09.2015
- Maintained quality standards across eight to fifteen production lines in a continuous manufacturing environment.
- Monitored machinery and production systems for operational efficiency and compliance.
- Conducted glass fracture analysis, identifying root causes and collaborating with production teams for resolution.
- Ensured reintroduction of held product into production while meeting contamination standards.
- Liaised with production management, shift managers, and machine setters for successful implementation of corrective actions.
- Completed quality checks and documented findings to support defect prevention efforts.
- Worked continental 12-hour rotating shifts, including early, late, and night patterns.
Warehouse operative
Exel Logistics
Runcorn, Cheshire
03.1996 - 07.2005
- Replenished order picker stock and executed put-away tasks using a reach FLT.
- Completed order picking to achieve daily performance targets.
- Supported dispatch operations, including efficient trailer loading.
- Assisted with stocktaking and conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy.
- Received job instructions via onboard terminal and adhered to location-based task assignments.
- Followed all health and safety procedures, including FLT inspections and COSHH compliance.
Independant Financial Advisor
Cooperative Insurance Society
Widnes, Halton
03.1994 - 03.1996
- Advised clients on appropriate financial products, including mortgages, pensions, ISAs, and endowments.
- Managed personal account administration and maintained accurate client documentation.
- Completed door collections as necessary to ensure timely service.
- Achieved business and sales targets established by management.
Retail store assistant
Halfords
Warrington, Cheshire
06.1990 - 03.1994
- Achieved lead sales performance for consecutive months.
- Supported store revamps, relocations, and openings to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed smaller stores during holiday cover and short-term placements.
- Reconciled daily takings and retail sales across both office and shop floor duties.
- Developed into leading cycle mechanic through training and self-directed learning despite no prior experience.
Education
GCSEs - English Language & Lit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, Computer Science, Commerce.
Brookvale Comprehensive School
Runcorn, Halton 09.1981 - 06.1987
DipPFS/DipFA - Mortgages, Pensions, ISA's, Endowment, Car/Travel/Life Insurance
Independant Financial Advisor
Liverpool 03.1994 - 03.1996
Skills
- Order picking and packing
- Stock replenishment
- Inventory management
- Manual handling
- Health and safety compliance
- Process adherence
- Dispatch support
- Reliability and punctuality
Additional Information
- Physically fit and accustomed to standing work and repetitive handling tasks,
- Willing to undertake relevant training and qualifications.
- Self-taught and proficient in Google Sheets.
- Currently learning the use and application of AI platforms such as ChatGPT to create projects and task-based AI assistants.
Affiliations
- My interests include films (particularly those based on true events), fishing, photography, and spending time with family. I have also recently returned to the gym as part of a personal commitment to health and wellbeing. In addition, I enjoy developing new IT skills, including spreadsheets (Google Sheets) and learning the use of AI platforms such as ChatGPT to support projects and task-based assistants.
Timeline
Casual / Agency Worker
Royal Mail
12.2020 - 01.2023
Career Break
N/A
09.2015 - 12.2020
Quality Control Supervisor
Encirc Glass
07.2005 - 09.2015
Warehouse operative
Exel Logistics
03.1996 - 07.2005
Independant Financial Advisor
Cooperative Insurance Society
03.1994 - 03.1996
DipPFS/DipFA - Mortgages, Pensions, ISA's, Endowment, Car/Travel/Life Insurance
Independant Financial Advisor
03.1994 - 03.1996
Retail store assistant
Halfords
06.1990 - 03.1994
GCSEs - English Language & Lit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, Computer Science, Commerce.
Brookvale Comprehensive School
09.1981 - 06.1987