starting as an operator at packtech moulding I worked both day and afternoon shifts inspecting and packaging finished product off the production line from both injection and blow moulding machines while gaining a firm knowledge of product control. After some time I took the opportunity and stepped up to become a team leader,I supervised day shift and night shift where I organised and supported each team member through thier day to day routine. I performed quality checks but also… Show more starting as an operator at packtech moulding I worked both day and afternoon shifts inspecting and packaging finished product off the production line from both injection and blow moulding machines while gaining a firm knowledge of product control. After some time I took the opportunity and stepped up to become a team leader,I supervised day shift and night shift where I organised and supported each team member through thier day to day routine. I performed quality checks but also then tested finished products to make sure it meet and exceeded customers expectations. From here I was given the opportunity to pursue an apprenticiship in plastics engineeing, completing this in 2021 giving me a level 4 national certificate as a plastics engineer I have since gained an impressive knowledge of all aspects of thin wall packaging, setting up Blow moulding machines, Injection moulding machines, high speed robotics for palletising of product, IML (in mould labeling) and carrying out servicing/ maintenance of the machinery. Show less

During this role I was lucky enough to get some experience working on an assembly line, constructing parking meters and also electrical boxes.

After initially being made redundant from Idas I was then lucky enough for them to approach me unexpectedly again to manage another part of their organization I again was team leader of a slightly smaller team with different products being produced. Which gave me the opportunity to travel to Melbourne Australia and assist the company in purchasing new machinery.

I was given the opportunity to become a team leader of a small team operating the machinery producing plastic bags and rolls of film servicing the freezing works industry in New Zealand where I was unfortunately made redundant after nine months due to the company losing their biggest contract and no longer being financially able to continue production.

I started working at pizza hutt part time at age 15 , becoming full time after I finished school at age 18, I remained employed with the company for six years before leaving. I was an all rounder, My main duties were to prepare pizza's and organize fresh produce for the day to come, I worked front of house face to face with diners and helped in the kitchen with clean up.it was a fast paced work environment with strong customer focus and an amazing way for me to learn to work well… Show more I started working at pizza hutt part time at age 15 , becoming full time after I finished school at age 18, I remained employed with the company for six years before leaving. I was an all rounder, My main duties were to prepare pizza's and organize fresh produce for the day to come, I worked front of house face to face with diners and helped in the kitchen with clean up.it was a fast paced work environment with strong customer focus and an amazing way for me to learn to work well as part of a team, the importance of time management, self management and staying focused under pressure. Show less