Experience

Ibstock Brick

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Production Operative

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  • Quality assurance product checks: conducting pack breakdown analysis, finished product colour checks, traffic analysis etc. • Inspection and maintenance to ensure the highest Health and Safety standards • Development of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures • Engage in Continuous Improvement Process to assist improvements in efficiency, quality and cost • Support and cover for all production departments including maintenance and stores • Quality assurance product checks: conducting pack breakdown analysis, finished product colour checks, traffic analysis etc. • Inspection and maintenance to ensure the highest Health and Safety standards • Development of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures • Engage in Continuous Improvement Process to assist improvements in efficiency, quality and cost • Support and cover for all production departments including maintenance and stores



Nissan Motor Corporation

• Japan
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Staff - Quality Assurance & Test Drive

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2008

  • Vehicle Quality Assurance Operator, test driving vehicles and running quality assurance inspection checks • Sole appointed lead on shift for new model introduction and responsiveness testing • Chief Training Operator for new staff members on the test drive procedure • Health and Safety Representative responsible for six departments: conducting accident and near miss investigations, risk assessments, regular internal and external audits and producing reports and action plans to improve safety practices • Deputy Team Leader: regularly covered the Team Leader role supervising a team of 20-25 staff, conducted start of shift meetings and briefs, produced and amended work rotas as necessary and liaised with other team leaders regarding issues that may have impacted on their areas. • Previously held roles in the Body and Engine Shops at Nissan. Developed skills in welding, sheet metalwork, robot improvement techniques, building vehicle engines, basic engineering techniques and general maintenance. Show less



Balfour Beatty plc

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrician's Mate

  • Jul 1998 - Nov 1999

  Installed electrical containment such as trunking and conduit. Used blue print plans to interpret the installation requirements. Installed electrical containment such as trunking and conduit. Used blue print plans to interpret the installation requirements.



Legal Aid Services

• Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 1994 - Jun 1998

  Working in a customer-facing role, I was responsible for dealing with enquiries, arranging meetings and events, invoice payments and general office duties. I often had to deal with customers who were facing difficult circumstances and had to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and good listening skills whilst also retaining confidentiality and sticking to regulatory guidelines. During my appointment, I completed a Level 2 NVQ in Business Administration whilst also gaining on the job experience. Show less