Wayne Palmer

• Performed preventative maintenance to promote reliable plant operations.
• Tracked materials usage and downtime to drive efficiency.
• Updated batch production records to support management reporting.
• Measured quantities and altered batches to fulfil recipe specifications.
• Optimised line performance through collaboration and problem solving.
• Implemented Health and Safety processes to minimise accidents and near misses.
• Reported on incidents and abnormalities and took immediate corrective actions.
• Managed inventory to effectively meet production needs and targets.
• Operated automated equipment with strong manufacturing knowledge.

• Upheld impeccable health and safety practices at all times, prioritising customer care and vehicle security.
• Kept close contact with Depot control room, notifying of delays, issues or incidents in a timely manner.
• Greeted passengers warmly, providing thorough checks of tickets and passes and taking fares as required.
• Ensured the tram timetable was consistently maintained through safe, efficient driving practices.
• Performed thorough preliminary working order and safety checks in line with Safety Critical regulations.
• Made clear, concise passenger announcements for well-informed, safe journey operations.
• Handled emergency situations such as unexpected interactions with people and vehicles crossing at unmarked crossing points and reacted calmly and effectively through the necessary avoiding action.
• I began training as a Tram driver/Conductor for Blackpool Transport on January 14th 2024. The training process has been thorough and I have enjoyed my time with Blackpool Transport..
• Maintained responsible, professional driving at all times for safe, secure passenger pick up and set down.
• Anticipated challenges and made proactive decisions to maintain adherence to schedules and routes.

Train Conductor based at Manchester Victoria Station.

Starting my new job as a train Conductor was a complete departure for me from my previous roles. I was very proud to start a new career in a completely new role. I loved every moment and it really pushed me and made me realise I wanted to progress within the company to be a train driver. Positions were limited at Manchester Victoria so when I was offered a role at Liverpool Lime Street after passing my psychometric testing and subsequent interviews I jumped at the chance.

Train Driver Based at Liverpool Lime Street Station.

My role as a Train Driver is something i am very proud of. I made the choice to dedicate myself to the company and this career path and every day i have given my best effort to achieve the high standards of professionalism required for the role as outlined below.

• Adhered to relevant safety, operational and communication regulations.
• Maintained focus and situational awareness of conditions on train networks to guarantee smooth train operations.
• Maintained concentration and tolerated seated position for extended periods of time.
• Reacted to signals and observed indicator gauges to adapt to constantly changing driving conditions.
• Remained calm and followed procedure in stressful situations.
• Kept trains running to schedule to prevent service disruption or delays.
• Absorbed and retained knowledge of rules, regulations and operating notices for maintaining smooth train operations.
• Responded quickly to updates throughout shift to guarantee safe operations and scheduling of trains.
• Exchanged information with other drivers, station guards and security officers to maintain cohesive services.
• Performed pre-trip train inspections before departure to safeguard passenger and staff wellbeing.
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I thouroghly enjoyed my job on a daily basis as no two shifts are the same, and while the majority of my working day i am on my own, i really enjoy the time i get to interact with other drivers and members of staff. I have displayed the importance of team work, verbal and observational skills, knowledge retention, skills obtained from my first three years in employment as a train conductor and then 12 years as a train driver.

I worked at Liverpool Lime Street from November 2010 until May 2022 at which point I decided to retire early. I decided to have some me time, I had my gap year at 55! I thoroughly enjoyed both the position's I held at Northern Rail and the work there, and after my gap year I would like to work within the railway again if I am lucky enough to be successful with my application.

Food Production/Quality Control

I joined Pasta Foods in May 2001 and i worked hard to improve myself and further my career. I enjoyed my various roles within Pasta Foods. Initially i was on the factory floor, packing the product and getting it ready for shipment to the buyers. Wanting to further myself within the company i progressed to the position of Quality Control. A highly responsible role ensuring that all the product we produced met our specifications and that of the customers. I was responsible for:

• Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule.
• Responsible for achieving production requirements.
• Monitored product standards and quality-control programmes.

Food Production/Training Instructor

I joined Bernard Matthews as a trainee poultry butcher. After completing the initial training period i progressed to fully skilled butcher. Wanting to further myself i progressed to the position of training instructor. My role involved working with new employees with no butchery experience. I had to train them in the proper techniques and required standards of Bernard Matthews and the different specifications of butchery required from our buyers. Working at speed with very sharp equipment they had to be trained in safety awareness and their responsibility for the safety of their fellow workers who they were working alongside.

Upon leaving school at 16 i attended Great Yarmouth College of Further Education. I enrolled in a bricklaying course and R.G. Carter builders took me on as an apprentice. Over the next three years i attended college, alongside working on site, passing all my exams and achieved Master Craftsman qualification in Bricklaying. Deciding i wanted to work on larger scale builds i went to work for Willmott Dixon in 1987. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for Willmott Dixon and worked on many great builds in and around Norfolk. Unfortunately due to carpel tunnel i had to leave the construction industry in 1992 or risk irreversibly injury to my wrists and forearms. After nearly 12 months of rest and rehabilitation my arms were sufficiently rehabilitated so i could return to the workplace and I have never had any recurrence of the previous problems in the 32 years since.