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Tim Payne

Tim Payne

HORSHAM,West Sussex

Summary

Passionate about customer care, with excellent people skills, and enjoy responding to personal needs, whether friends, family, or customers. Strong Technical aptitude including the ability to be Analytical and a Critical Thinker. Very quick learner and like new challenges. Involved in charity work, and have provided support through Rapid Relief Team to other charities holding fund-raising events, street collections, marshalling at events etc...

A family man with 6 children, and 6 grandchildren, who is keen on an active and healthy lifestyle, enjoying walking, reading, and socialising.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Installation engineer

Dynamix / Formula Space
South East, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London, Hampshire
2025.08 - Current

Installation of anti-theft devices on Rapid and Ultra-Rapid EV chargers.

Supported security measures through effective device placement.

  • Promoted user satisfaction by ensuring ease of use and visual appeal.
  • Ensure cable is adequately protected.
  • Ensured safety standards, minimising workplace accidents by adhering to strict protocols and procedures during installations.
  • Provided comprehensive training to junior engineers, facilitating their skills development in field of installation engineering.
  • Achieved target of max 8 cables per day

Product Demonstrator On Site Part-Time

Dynamix / OSC
Various, Surrey / Kent / East Sussex / West Sussex / Hants
2024.04 - Current
  • Persuaded customers to purchase products by sharing in-depth explanations and demonstrations.
  • Demonstrated product operation and features to promote purchases.
  • Provided information to customers about new products and related promotions.
  • Engaged with potential customers and managed strong lead pipeline. Including obtaining contact details from at least 5 or more End Users per visit.
  • Built customer loyalty through product samples and informational brochures.
  • Gained customer contact details to assist Marketing Team with Promotional activities, and building strong Contact Data.
  • Employed open-ended and leading questions to assess customers' requirements.
  • Understood customer needs and preferences to highlight product features.

Temporary Business development manager

Holm Filters
Horsham, West Sussex
2024.01 - 2024.01
  • Introduction to OGL ERP system for managing Contact Records
  • Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
  • Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Target of 26 MSI points per day

Temporary Stocktaker

Addex Urban Ltd
Horsham, West Sussex
2023.12 - 2023.12
  • Searching system for correct part numbers and producing correct labels from NetSuite for Stocktake preparation
  • Relabelling 100+ Parts Bins with system part no's
  • Reordering of parts bins for better location of parts including parts bin re-organisation in shelf
  • Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
  • Followed stock adjustment procedures to correct inaccuracies in cycle counting activities.
  • Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
  • Supervised warehouse operations, enforcing proper inventory management procedures.
  • Achieved goal of completing Stocktake by year end.

Customer Support Assistant

Aero Healthcare UK Ltd
HORSHAM, West Sussex
2023.10 - 2023.11
  • Temporary Cover for Medical Absence.
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Tracked orders and processed refunds for new and existing customers.
  • Learned new ERP system - NetSuite
  • Expressed care, patience and empathy when handling customer interactions for personalised experience.
  • Investigated customer issues to find acceptable conclusion and prevent recurrence.
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Transferred customer calls to respective department or personnel to address specific issues.
  • Offered detailed advice on product and service benefits.
  • Quoted customers with accurate prices and timescales for collection or delivery.
  • Confirmed customer orders to avoid errors through miscommunication.
  • Notified customers of items out-of-stock or low-in-stock to help minimise disappointment.
  • Managed email inbox to respond to customer enquiries within target timeframes.
  • Handled 12 incoming calls on average daily.

Signage Production Manager

Onsite Support Ltd
Crawley, West Sussex
2023.02 - 2023.09
  • Involved from outset in provision of Production Facility
  • Worked closely with Operations Manager, and Warehouse Manager to co-ordinate move of equipment from Burgess Hill to Onsite premises in Crawley
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
  • Use of Adobe InDesign and other Adobe Suite Software in Pre-press activities from Customer Requirements.
  • Evaluated current production processes and made forward-thinking adjustments to improve output.
  • Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
  • Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
  • Actively trained and using equipment by previous owners of equipment.
  • Training 4 colleagues to operate equipment.

Customer Excellence Manager

Onsite Support Ltd
Crawley, West Sussex
2020.09 - 2023.02
  • Pro-Actively delivering Onsite Customer Experience.
  • Servicing incoming Orders, Quote requests via Telephone, email or Web portal averaging 40 incoming calls
  • Delivering excellent customer service for queries, delivery failures, credit requests and other issues.
  • Supporting other Team members due to extensive knowledge of products, industry, and how business operated, to ensure maximum satisfaction for Customer and colleagues alike.
  • Provided considerate sales aftercare for maintained client satisfaction.

Trade Counter Manager

Onsite Support Ltd
Crawley, West Sussex
2016.09 - 2020.09
  • Dealing face to face with 15+ Customers per day to ensure there needs were met.
  • Processing, picking and despatching order as required.
  • Able to use extensive product knowledge to assist in meeting their requirements.
  • Offering alternatives if required item was unavailable.
  • Building solid relationships and rapport with customers to ensure repeat business.

Customer Support Team Member

Onsite Support Ltd
Crawley, West Sussex
2006.02 - 2016.08
  • Provided professional customer service, offering can-do attitude to all requests.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store offerings to provide accurate information to customers queries.
  • Developed active increase in product knowledge being quick learner, and able to pass this knowledge on.
  • Resolved customer issues efficiently, seeking support from supervisor when necessary.
  • Managed over 50 incoming calls, and 30+ orders per day.

Lithographic Printer

Action Press
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
2003.02 - 2006.01
  • Printing Machine Operator
  • Customer Care manager for established Customers brought to business as Goodwill additions
  • Direct support to colleagues in teaching other operators from increased experience over previous 20 years.
  • Ability to operate all equipment available consisting of 6 different presses and 1 guillotine performed with attention to detail and accuracy.

Managing Partner

Anchor Press
Horsham, West Sussex
1983.02 - 2003.01
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities by delivering outstanding Quality Products.
  • Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
  • Hands-on approach to achieve goals set to achieve maximum quality.
  • Grew business from £100K to £800K PA in 15 years

Field sales representative

Fixings Delivery
Redhill, Surrey
1978.02 - 1983.01
  • Managed customer expectations throughout sales processes for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Monitored sales market activity to remain ahead of competitors.
  • Exhibited first-class customer service in client-facing interactions across numerous channels.
  • Mastered and employed door-to-door selling techniques to increase customer base.
  • Adapted sales style in response to client and customer requirements.
  • Identified and secured new sales opportunities to consistently achieve performance targets.
  • Grew sales region through targeted lead research and conversion.
  • Handled large numbers of accounts within assigned territory area.
  • Negotiated profitable business contracts to achieve monthly KPI targets.
  • Met daily territory requirements through skilled planning and organisation.
  • Regularly achieved target daily visits of 10 calls

Education

GCE O-Levels x 9 + AS-Level x 1 - General Studies

Collyers Grammar School
Horsham, West Sussex
1969.09 - 1975.07

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Computer Literacy
  • Process improvements
  • Production oversight
  • Optimising production output
  • Safety management
  • Training coordination
  • Workforce training
  • Maintenance planning
  • Strategic thinker
  • Quality Assurance

Languages

French
Elementary

Timeline

Installation engineer

Dynamix / Formula Space
2025.08 - Current

Product Demonstrator On Site Part-Time

Dynamix / OSC
2024.04 - Current

Temporary Business development manager

Holm Filters
2024.01 - 2024.01

Temporary Stocktaker

Addex Urban Ltd
2023.12 - 2023.12

Customer Support Assistant

Aero Healthcare UK Ltd
2023.10 - 2023.11

Signage Production Manager

Onsite Support Ltd
2023.02 - 2023.09

Customer Excellence Manager

Onsite Support Ltd
2020.09 - 2023.02

Trade Counter Manager

Onsite Support Ltd
2016.09 - 2020.09

Customer Support Team Member

Onsite Support Ltd
2006.02 - 2016.08

Lithographic Printer

Action Press
2003.02 - 2006.01

Managing Partner

Anchor Press
1983.02 - 2003.01

Field sales representative

Fixings Delivery
1978.02 - 1983.01

GCE O-Levels x 9 + AS-Level x 1 - General Studies

Collyers Grammar School
1969.09 - 1975.07
Tim Payne