Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Thomas Spiller

Penistone,Barnsley

Summary

Reliable and resourceful individual with highly relevant transferable skills in customer service and teamwork, coupled with strong communication abilities. Skilled in problem-solving and adaptability, crucial for supporting diverse tasks and ensuring smooth operations. Committed to contributing to positive and productive environment, driving successful outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

General assistant

Alan Courtenay Ltd
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Manufacturing high quality drinks dispensing equipment to trade, public and bespoke clients.
  • Specialising in the production of custom built items.
  • Adhering to strict lead-times without compromise.
  • Proficient in product packaging and distribution to UK and abroad.
  • Demonstrate clear understanding of health and safety protocol at all times.
  • Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments.
  • Followed production guidelines and specifications to produce quality products.

Home delivery driver, C&C Assistant

Tesco Superstore
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
06.2018 - 06.2024
  • Enthusiastic personal shopper.
  • Picking and packing customer orders to individual specification.
  • Responsible for ensuring orders are well packed, presented and delivered to the home and via the Click and Collect service.
  • Duties and expectations are varied but where attention to detail, quality and freshness is essential.
  • Working to challenging and often demanding targets and deadlines to meet the demands of the customer.
  • Exceed in expectation without need to compromise.
  • Ensure safe and legal vehicle checks.
  • Safe loading and handling whilst demonstrating a competent and confident ability to drive and deliver.
  • Display discreet use of sensitive customer details adhering to all compulsory gdpr guidelines.

Merchandising assistant

Tesco Superstore
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Ensured appropriate signage was displayed alongside merchandise improving overall customer experience.
  • Assisted in inventory management for optimal stock control.
  • Maintained a high standard of store presentation at all times.
  • Improved product visibility by strategically arranging retail displays.
  • Utilised space planning techniques optimising product placement and display efficiency.
  • Belonging to a small team, often working alone & under my own guidance.
  • Operate store specific technology to record all product placements to assist in-store home shopping assistants.

Price Integrity Assistant

Tesco Superstore
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Correct store pricing is essential to the successful and legal operation of the store.
  • Key nightly timescales in which to ensure the legal operation of the store.
  • Correct and current pricing throughout.
  • Assist merchandising department with the display of price and promotional point of sale.
  • Demonstrate a keen and thorough understanding of all administrative duties which include; refund and data analysis, area scale checks and compliance, paper filing and management sign off.
  • Be proficient in the use of in-store technology and applications essential to the role.

General Assistant

Tesco Superstore
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Ensure the full replenishment and presentation of elected department.
  • Provide an elevated customer experience.
  • Demonstrate a 'clean as you go' work ethic to ensure tidiness and cleanliness at all times.
  • Be responsible for individual waste management.
  • Be confident and competent to accurately inform and engage with shoppers.
  • Operate with a mindful appreciation for store values and ethics.

Owner/Director

T. J. Spiller Wall and Floor Tiling
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
08.2002 - 05.2013
  • Having spent months previous under the guidance of a skilled craftsman I developed an enthusiastic passion and creative appreciation for tiling and the installation thereof.
  • As a result of my initial introduction to the trade I set up my own business and began to trade as an independent sole trader within the construction industry.
  • Whilst the principles of the trade dictated some regularity.
  • Prioritise appointments and keen time management.
  • Estimate and job tender.
  • Liaise/negotiate with wholesale suppliers for products and materials.
  • Business accounts and book keeping.

Education

A-Levels - Sport Science / Art & Design

Penistone Sixth Form
Penistone, Barnsley
09.1995 - 06.1998

GCSEs -

Penistone Grammar School
Penistone, Barnsley
09.1990 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Creativity in problem-solving
  • Empathy towards customers
  • Patience and courtesy
  • Customer Service
  • Time management skills
  • Order picking and processing
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Team player

Affiliations

  • Football
  • Family time
  • Walking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General assistant

Alan Courtenay Ltd
06.2024 - 12.2024

Home delivery driver, C&C Assistant

Tesco Superstore
06.2018 - 06.2024

Merchandising assistant

Tesco Superstore
06.2016 - 06.2018

Price Integrity Assistant

Tesco Superstore
05.2015 - 06.2016

General Assistant

Tesco Superstore
06.2013 - 05.2015

Owner/Director

T. J. Spiller Wall and Floor Tiling
08.2002 - 05.2013

A-Levels - Sport Science / Art & Design

Penistone Sixth Form
09.1995 - 06.1998

GCSEs -

Penistone Grammar School
09.1990 - 06.1995
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