JOHN MORRIS
** ***** ***** ****, ********, SE* *PH
Tel: 020*-***-**** Mobile: 077********
Email **********@*****.**.**
PERSONAL PROFILE:
A proactive and conscientious individual, with over 25 years' experience of
operating various types of industrial machinery including, power press,
sandblaster, plastic injecting, and polishing machines.
I have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, and I can learn new
skills quickly.
I have a can-do attitude and I can work effectively in a team or on my own
initiative.
Seeking work where I can utilise my skills and experience to make a
positive contribution to your organisation.
KEY SKILLS:
* Good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
* Has the experience to assess risks accurately and prevent accidents
* Good customer service skills
* Strong communication skills, verbal
* Can follow instructions accurately
* Good team working abilities
* Good organisational and time management skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Shop Assistant/ Warehouse Operator British Heart Foundation, Woolwich
Oct 2012 - July 2013
. Greeted and welcomed customers, ensuring they had a pleasant shopping
experience
. Answered and dealt with customer queries in-store
. Liaised with other stores with regards to obtaining merchandise for
retail
. Responsible for pricing merchandise and displaying it on the shop floor
. Steamed clothes and prepared them for sale
. Kept the store clean and tidy and ensured it was a safe environment to
work and shop in
. Handled cash
Refuse worker Manpower, Woolwich Jan 2009
- Oct 2009
* Responsible for managing the collection of household and business waste
within a set region
* Collected bins and loaded them onto the refuse truck using manual control
mechanisms
* Made certain dustcarts were fully operational and safe to use
* In charge of the rounds' paperwork and equipment keys
* Inspected and serviced equipment, ensuring Health and Safety Guidelines
were adhered to
* Sorted waste materials to facilitate effective recycling
* Used critical thinking strategies to analyse potentially hazardous or
dangerous situations
Machine/ Press Operator HMS Tower Mint, Camberwell July
1987- Dec-2008
* Worked for Her Majesty's Minting Service using the coin press
* Handled precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum
* Guaranteed that all coinage was prepared in accordance to HMM purchasing
guidelines
* Assembled and packed coins ready for allocation and distribution
* Used the mint polisher to ensure all coins were polished prior to
circulation
* Responsible for the overall maintenance of production machinery
* Trusted premises key holder, responsible for opening, closing and
safeguarding the company against the risk of fraud
* Accountable for counting, allocating and the distribution of coins to
other departments
* Responsible for the seasonal production and distribution of edible coin
merchandise
* Operated the chocolate press
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
Oct 2010 - Present Action for Employment (A4E) - Skills
Development Training
. Literacy Skills
. Employability Skills
. Computer Training
Sep1981- Jun198 Manor Mead School Plumstead - General Education
INETRESTS AND HOBBIES:
I enjoy doing household DIY jobs for family and friends, such carpentry,
painting and decorating. I also love the outdoors, so gardening is a real
treat for me. I like keeping fit by swimming, going to the gym and riding
my bike. Family is important to me as is socialising with friends and
taking care of my pets.
REFERNCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST