Andrew Minchin
23 Wensley Close
Ouston
Chester le Street
Durham
DH2 1SD
07545354100
Andrew_minchin_2k5@hotmail.com

Personal statement:

Having recently relocated from Darlington and gained my HGV Class 2 licence I am keen to gain employment nearer my home as a goods delivery driver. I also have my full CPC and driver digital tachocard.
I have worked as a team player as well as worked with the minimum supervision, making sure all tasks were completed to an excellent standard and deadlines were met to ensure the success of the organisations I have represented.
I have a proven record of dependability and commitment to adapt to the changing requirements of different organisation and undertaken company training when required.
I take pride in my work and am keen to progress and learn new skills within an organisation and feel the skills and qualifications I have would be an asset to your organisation.

Employment History:

PCV Bus Driver
Arriva Bus company Darlington
from March 2015 to present date
Duties include:
• Responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers whilst travelling on the bus
• Making scheduled stops and pick up and drop off of passengers in line with the bus timetable
• Cash handling and reconciliation of cash takings as well as recording of passenger’s bus passes
• Giving advice to passengers regarding time table and purchase of season tickets or promotional offers when required
• Complete daily walk round check of vehicle and report any defects prior to leaving depot to comply with legal requirements and customer safety

Injection Moulding Machine Operator EBAC Ltd; Newton Aycliffe
August 2013 to March 2015
Duties included:
• Working as part of a team assembling of Water Coolers & De- humidifiers
• Mould Inspect & trim plastic parts for assembly line
• Ensure quality was maintained whilst meeting production targets
• Compliance with all company and legal obligations regarding health and safety adhered to

Customer Account Manager Buy as you View, Gateshead
Sept 2011 – July 2013
• Cash collection from customers and reconcile cash prior to banking money and keeping accurate records of all transactions
• Identifying new sales opportunities
• Carry out repossession actions where necessary

Production Line Operator
Husqvarna UK Ltd, Newton Aycliffe
Sept 2008 – Sept 2011
• Seasonal position on Lawn mower assembly line
• Working as part of a team on a production line to meet organisations sale orders of lawn mowers
• Ensure daily targets were met and quality standards were met
• Make sure all health and safety legislation and company policies were adhered to

Other work experience gained whilst at College

Sales Assistant
JJB Sports Stores Darlington
2005 – Sept 2008
• Selling products to customers and taking cash and card payments
• Dealing with customer queries, problems and requests
• General Housekeeping of the Store and displays of merchandise

Waiter
Fox & Hounds Willington Crook
2004 – 2005
• Greeting customers on arrival and seating at tables
• Taking food orders and giving information on menu items
• Dealing with queries and problems and requests
• Serving food orders to customers
• Processing payments

Education and qualifications held

2000 – 2005
Woodham Community Technology College
• GCSE English Language – Grade C
• GCSE English Literature – Grade D
• GCSE Mathematics – Grade D
• GCSE Science – Grade D
• GCSE German – Grade D
• GCSE Technology (Electronics) Grade D
• GCSE Geography Grade F

2005 – 2006
Darlington College
• BTEC First Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering
• Level 2 Grade Merit
• Applied Science & Math’s for Technicians Level 2; Distinction
• Working Practices Level 2; Pass
• Engineering Processes & Techniques; Pass
• Engineering Drawings & Marking out; Pass
• Computer Aided Design; Merit
• Electronics; Pass
• Key Skills Level 1
• Application of Number
• ICT
• Improving own learning & performance
• Working with others
• NVQ Level 1
• Performing Engineering Operations
• Working Safely in Engineering Environment
• Self development and working with others
• Working with Sheet Metal
• Joining using welding techniques

2006 – 2007
Darlington College
City & Guilds in Electrotechnical Technology Installation (Building & Structures)
Level 2 Grade Pass
• Unit 1 – Working effectively and safely in the Electrical environment.
• Unit 2 – Application of health and safety and electrical principles.
• Unit 3 – Principles of Electro technology.
• Unit 4 – Installation (Buildings and structures)

Key skills Level 2;
• Application of Number
• ICT
• Improving own learning & performance
• Working with others

City and guilds qualification in electrical installation level 2;
• Practical workshop activities to achieve the practical side of installation
• Health and safety certificate level 1

2007 – 2008
City & Guilds in Electrotechnical Technology Installation (Testing, inspection and commissioning)
Level 3 Grade Credit
• Unit 1 – Application of health and safety and electrical principles
• Unit 2 – testing, inspecting and commissioning
• Unit 3 – testing and inspecting and fault finding and rectification

PEO (performing engineering operations) level 2;
• Multiple papers consisting of underpinning knowledge questions
• Portfolio consisting of photos of me performing certain tasks in the workshop

City and guilds qualification in electrical installation level 3.
• Practical workshop activities to achieve the practical side of installation
• One testing, inspection and commissioning exam
• One testing, inspection and fault finding and rectification exam

Computer Packages Used for all college work – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook & Windows XP

2015 passed PCV licence
2018 Level 2 licence

References available upon request