Stuart Lyall
Motherwell,North
Summary
Dedicated warehouse operative with a strong proficiency in the use of handheld devices and basic computer literacy. Demonstrates exceptional skills in efficient space utilisation, warehouse equipment handling, and adherence to deadlines. Known for time management proficiency, heavy lifting capability, and being an efficient and proactive team player. Excels in fast-paced picking and packing environments with a commitment to maintaining high standards of productivity and accuracy. Aims to contribute effectively to operational success while continuously enhancing professional skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse operative
DPD
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
03.2024 - Current
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
Store assistant
Asda
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Directed customers towards desired merchandise successfully reducing search time.
- Handled complaints efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers, resulting in a positive shopping experience.
- Coordinated with team members for smooth store operation.
- Received deliveries timely, ensuring rapid shelf restocking.
- Carried out price checks accurately for correct billing at the till point.
- Arranged displays attractively, driving impulse purchases.
- Ensured products' freshness by regularly checking and removing expired items.
- Maintained store cleanliness for an appealing shopping environment.
- Provided product information to facilitate informed purchasing decisions.
- Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
Warehouse operative
John Lewis & Partners
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
07.2009 - 08.2017
- Liaised with suppliers, resolved issues related to deliveries and supplies.
- Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.
- Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Coordinated with management, contributed valuable input during team meetings.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
- Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Obeyed weight restrictions when loading cargo into transport.
Education
GCSEs - Maths,English,Physical Education,
Hunter High School
East Kilbride, South LanarkshireSkills
- Use of handheld devices
- Basic computer literacy
- Efficient space utilisation
- Warehouse equipment handling
- Deadline adherence
- Time management proficiency
- Heavy lifting capability
- Team player
- Efficient and proactive
- Fast-paced picking and packing
Accomplishments
John Lewis partner of the year 2015
Keyholder from 2012 - 2017 (acting head of branch)
Timeline
Warehouse operative
DPD
03.2024 - Current
Store assistant
Asda
10.2019 - 06.2023
Warehouse operative
John Lewis & Partners
07.2009 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Maths,English,Physical Education,
Hunter High School
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