Thomas Wilkinson

Testing for Trichinella :

Collecting and weighing samples to ensure minimal testing weights are acquired.

Complying fully with a set procedure.

Accurately measuring chemicals.

Creating an artificial digestion method.

Viewing results under a microscope.

Recording and relaying all results accurately.

The testing of brines:

Following a set procedure to identify nitrite and salt levels in brines samples using different methods.

Ensuring the brines to be used, fall within the set parameters.

Recording and relaying all results accurately.

The testing of bacons

Identifying salt levels in bacon samples to ensure set parameters are being reached.

Relaying results accurately.

Hygiene operative.

Primarily but not exclusively, based in the clothing store, distributing clothing and equipment.

General hygiene duties.

COVID sanitation team.

Sanitation of the most commonly touched areas around the factory.

Security officer (2004-2006)

Duties included booking vehicles on site and ensuring they have the correct place and paperwork.

Loss prevention.

Assisting in booking in visitors.

Patrolling.

Animal Welfare checks.

Creating accurate reports.

Security team lead (2006-2018)

Leading a security team of up to 6 people to ensure all duties are carried out to business and customer requirements.

Dealing with on site emergencies including fire alarms.

Checking and collating daily figures.

Security team lead. Day shift. (2018-2020)

Assisting in then day to day running of the security department.

Duties included :

Training team leads and covering for their absence.

The updating and implementation of procedures.

Identifying problems and implementing solutions.

Creating rotas.

T&A input.

Absence management.

Disciplinaries.

Interviewing potential employees for the department.

Arranging Animal Welfare courses.

Checking and collating daily figures.

Providing information to the incoming contracted security prior to take over.

First aid duties - including ordering first aid supplies for the company, and monthly maintenance testing of the site defibrillators.