Stuart Cotterill
Uttoxeter,ENG
Summary
Enthusiastic worker demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Adapts to various roles within production and logistics environments, eager to support team goals. Committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Line Operator/FLT
JCB
Rocester/Bramshall, Staffordshire
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated production line machinery with precision, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets, fostering a cohesive and productive team dynamic.
- Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centres.
- Maintained clean, organised work environment to meet hygiene standards and support efficient operations.
- Kept production areas clean and obstacle-free to minimise risk of accident or injury.
- Followed health and safety procedures to minimise risk of injury.
- Adhered to health and safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a culture of safety amongst colleagues.
- Attended training to keep up to date on safety standards, production regulations and company best practices.
- Worked flexibly across multiple production lines, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
Goods Inward Operative
Pirelli Tyres
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Identified and replaced damaged products promptly, reducing customer delays with quality stock.
- Operated forklifts and material handling equipment for safe unloading of deliveries.
- Labelled and stored goods systematically, enhancing access and organization.
- Conducted daily equipment checks on forklifts to ensure performance and safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks, facilitating timely distribution to departments.
- Prioritized load safety during transportation and stacking of materials.
- Maintained clean, organized yard areas while adhering to safety protocols.
- Engaged in continuous communication with supervisors to uphold safety standards.
Craft trainer/goods in and out
GXO
07.2007 - 10.2024
- Trained new staff on logistics protocols and best practices, enhancing overall team capability and compliance.
- Oversaw loading and unloading operations while ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Verified delivery paperwork against supplied quantities, escalating discrepancies to ensure accurate inventory management.
- Monitored inventory levels, managing stock replenishment to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Organized warehouse layout for optimal storage efficiency and accessibility of goods.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify safest and most efficient task completion methods.
- Planned and coordinated repairs for malfunctioning production equipment, resolving minor issues to minimise downtime.
Line Operator
Toyota
Burnaston, Derbyshire
08.2000 - 07.2007
- Maintained production line to consistently meet quality and hygiene specifications.
- Achieved or exceeded individual and team production targets consistently.
- Operated three machines, ensuring strict compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine checks and maintenance on machinery to prevent breakdowns.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes, enhancing efficiency by 10%.
- Smoothed surfaces of materials using sanding and deburring techniques, enhancing product quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas according to health and safety guidelines.
- Adapted to various factory roles.
Team Leader
Nenplas
Ashbourne , Derbyshire
07.1990 - 09.2000
- Assembled plastic components, inspected products, and replaced defective parts to maintain quality standards.
- Reviewed technical drawings to ensure alignment of specifications with completed products.
- Moulded, extruded, and cut plastic materials into diverse shapes and sizes.
- Monitored production machines for errors in manufacturing plastic components.
- Recycled plastic waste by heating components for reuse in new materials.
- Participated in team meetings to assess production goals and identify improvement strategies.
- Operated spray guns to apply paints and finishes on final products.
- Collaborated with quality control to verify product compliance with established standards.
Education
Meat inspection
Thomas Danby
LeedsSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Load management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Product Inspection
Certification
- FLT Licence,S.E.MA racking inspection and repair
Hobbies
Car shows,D.I.Y, vegetable garden, Tropical fish and Tarantula husbandry
Timeline
Production Line Operator/FLT
JCB
05.2025 - 12.2025
Goods Inward Operative
Pirelli Tyres
11.2024 - 05.2025
Craft trainer/goods in and out
GXO
07.2007 - 10.2024
Line Operator
Toyota
08.2000 - 07.2007
Team Leader
Nenplas
07.1990 - 09.2000
Meat inspection
Thomas Danby