Tim Arnold is seeking a new role and has over 15 years of experience in various roles including laborer, driver, storeman, and carer. He possesses excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and has certifications in areas such as telehandler operation, abrasive wheels, health and safety, and forklift operation. References are available upon request.
1. Tim Arnold
Penbrynhir, Trisant, Aberystwyth, SY23 4RQ
07908 479599
arnold217@btinternet.com
A cheerful, polite individual possessing excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys building good
relationships with colleagues. Has worked over five years’ experience as a driver, having driven
a variety of vans up to 3½ tons. Started working as a labourer in June 2014; as well as general
labouring, has Abrasive Wheels and CPCS Telehandler certificates, was in charge of dry mix
mortar silos. Always looking to develop existing skills and willing to undergo any training
required. I have a clean driving licence and my own transport.
SKILLS
Good team worker
Excellent timekeeping: always punctual and reliable
Highly organised and experienced at working to strict deadlines
IT competent: can use various Microsoft packages and can easily adapt to a
company’s internal IT package
Mechanically and technically minded
Good attention to detail, ensuring accuracy
Works well under pressure
CAREER SUMMARY
Oct 2015– Labourer – Rankin; MEM Aberystwyth
Feb 2016 Transforming Bay Hotel (Grade II Listed) on Promenade to Premier Inn.
Removal of lath and plaster walls; sweeping, cleaning, tidying; replaced
floorboards; created pockets in walls for steel beams; plasterboarding;
replacement of laths; general labouring work.
April– Not working due to on-site accident (broken vertebrae). Now fully recovered.
Oct 2015
July 2014– Labourer – Fferm Penglais, Aberystwyth
April 2015 New student village.
To end March: general labourer, in charge of silos; obtained Abrasive Wheels
certificate, and then responsible for the majority of brick and slab cutting on site.
March–April: plumber's labourer with T. Clarke.
June- Labourer – Shaylor Group (Aldridge, West Midlands)
July 2014 Working on student accommodation, Alexandra Hall, Aberystwyth. Stripping out
old fixtures and fittings.
Aug 2013- During this time I was helping family members with various DIY and other projects.
June 2014
June–Aug Trainee Storeman – Edmundson Electrical, Aberystwyth
2013 Learning the day-to-day running of the stores, booking in stock, selecting stock for
customers, for delivery, collection and dispatch by courier.
Dec. 2012 Part-time Temporary Sales Assistant – Clinton Cards, Aberystwyth
Contracted until end December 2012.
2. 2008 - 2011 Full-time Carer (relative) – Carmarthen and Pencader
Supported and instilled confidence to carry out everyday tasks such as cooking,
and other household tasks; assisted her in the administration of household bills.
Through training/encouragement she has achieved successful independent living.
2004 – 2008 Delivery Driver – working for Jones & Davies (Fruit), Llandysul, Richmond
Deliveries, Carmarthen and Llaeth Cymreig, Blaen y coed, Carmarthen
Assessed and allocated daily order; organised the rounds accordingly. Delivered to
customers; received payments for delivery to cash office.
2003 - 2004 Multi-Drop Courier – Speed Distribution (South Wales) Ltd
Assessed and allocated daily order; organised the round accordingly. Delivered to
and collected from customers, meeting deadlines as appropriate.
2003 - 2003 Newspaper Delivery Driver – W H Smith Ltd, Carmarthen
Loading and delivering bundles of newspapers and periodicals. Also collecting and
processing returns.
1999 - 2001 Assistant Manager – Cecil Jacobs Ltd, Bristol Photography Equipment
Started as Junior Sales Assistant; gained promotion to Senior Sales within three
months; after a year promoted to Assistant Manager. Duties included advising
customers on photographic purchases; booking films in for processing; opening and
closing the store; banking; supervising staff; sundry other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
1990 GCSE Science Part A; Science Part B - Wymondham High School, Norfolk
1991 GCSE English Language, English Literature and Maths - City College, Norwich
1995 –1997 BTEC National Diploma, Audio-Visual Studies - Brunel College of Arts and
Technology
1997 –1999 BTEC HND Art and Design (Photography) - Carmarthenshire College of
Technology and Arts
FURTHER TRAINING
In the course of my employment I have received the following training:
CPCS Telehandler certificate
Manual Handling (Correct & Effective
Ways of Lifting)
Driving a 3½ Ton Van
Use of Sat-Nav
Information Technology
Paperwork and Record-Keeping
Health and Safety NVQ Level 1
BSC Level 1 Award in Health and Safety
at Work
Customer Service Skills OCS Levels 1
and 2
Administration and Office Skills
Food Safety and Hygiene
CSCS Card
Abrasive Wheels Certificate
HOBBIES
My two main hobbies are radio-controlled vehicles, and photography. I also enjoy cycling,
motorsports, music; I am learning to play the bass guitar.
REFERENCES
Mark Moseley (MEM Aberystwyth – previous boss) Margaret Akmakjian-Pitz (Friend)
Unit 12, Glan-yr-afon Ind. Estate Coed yr Iwen
Llanbadarn Fawr Meidrim
Aberystwyth SY23 3JQ Carmarthen SA33 5NX
01970 626968 Tel: 01994 232142